In this blog, I aim to share outfit ideas and new combinations with you. I love variety and am interested in using what I have without having to buy new things (unless I just love them!) And color is so much fun. I am presenting a few ideas for how to choose what color accessories to wear with your outfits. This complements my posts on colors that harmonize with the basic color of your garment and outfit ideas based on color. Age doesn’t matter when you flatter your complexion.
Now let’s get started exploring:
What Color Accessories to Wear With Your Outfit?
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Accessories, Color Combos, Color Series, Outfit Combinations
Color, Color Combinations, Color Mixing, Color Tips
What do you think the nine most popular accessories are that every woman should have? I am revealing them here. They are classics because of how useful they have been throughout time. Just choose the version that shows your true self. Age doesn’t matter.
The following list tells you how to wear each of these accessories to the best advantage. But I say, if you want to experiment go for it! One evening at an Artist’s Way study group, a friend wore her sparkling chandelier earrings with her casual outfit and it looked absolutely gorgeous. So no matter what you’re wearing, these additions to your outfit will always stand you in good stead.
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Accessories, Checklists and Guides, Outfit Combinations, Tips and Tricks
Accessories, Belts, Boots, Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces, Pearls, Scarves, Statement Earrings, Watches
From the recent focus on minimalism, delicate gold jewelry and quiet luxury, the fashion trends in 2025 are swinging to the opposite. Now it’s time for maximum luxury, opulence and the idea that more is more. You can wear what you like of course. But if you enjoy upscale extravagance, at least once in awhile, now is your chance to indulge. An easy and affordable way to achieve this update is with statement jewelry. Pile on what you already have or buy something absolutely awesome to wear all this year.
When times are hard, it seems that we need to indulge more. Perhaps that’s why this year’s styles are so embellished. We can at least look expensive. Let’s explore the different ways to dress glamorously and have more fun with our outfits. Age doesn’t matter, as Iris Apfel’s style over 100 (see my post here) has proven.
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Accessories
Belts, Bracelets, Earrings, Jewelry, Necklaces, Statement Earrings, Statement Jewelry, Statement Necklace, Style
Do you believe you are the decider of what you wear? Do you want to be told what to wear in your 60’s? I say older is bolder, so age doesn’t matter. What’s popular is irrelevant, right? So why don’t you wear what you love and be your true self? In that vein, why don’t we throw out all the rules about tiaras? Let’s follow the lead of designers who have added them to just about any outfit.
Tiaras are still in style, but mostly for weddings. I assume that’s because it takes some guts to wear one casually. But like everything else, it can be dressed down.
If you prefer to look and feel more normal, there are also tiara-style headbands. So never fear! This is doable.
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Accessories, Evening, Ways to Wear It
Accessories, Evening, Festive Style, Holiday Dressing, Jewelry, Statement Jewelry
Welcome to the 8th in a series on how to wear animal prints. This post covers ways to wear graphic tops with animal motifs and animal-print accessories. You will find ideas to help you use your fun and fierce t-shirts and accessories in a wider variety of outfits.
I started with three style tips: what to pair with them, the best neutral color pairings and how to use them to turn one outfit into many. Then I shared outfit ideas for ways to wear animal-print tops HERE, toppers HERE, skirts and pants HERE and dresses HERE. Today’s post finishes up with fun and fierce outfit combinations using animal motif tops and animal-print accessories. But there are still more style tips at the end of this series HERE!
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Accessories, Animal Print Series, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Accessories, Animal Print, Jewelry, Outfit Ideas, Scarves, T-Shirts
