Few things add luster to your day as much as donning bright, bold accent pieces to your wardrobe does. These pieces are colorful and interesting, but because they’re accent pieces and not the main event, you won’t be overpowered by their look of them. If you’d like to add some boldness and fun to your wardrobe, here are four ideas for doing it.
Tastefully Adding Patterns: Hats Off to You!
On a personal level, you may go crazy for checkerboard or paisley patterns, but shyness prevents you from wearing a shirt or a coat with such patterns. One way to bring bold visuals like these into your wardrobe is to add a beret that features the patterns that you love. Since patterned berets tend to be less common than berets of a single color, you’ll make a statement without going overboard.
Add Some Statement Jewelry Pieces
Taste in jewelry is such an individual thing that it’s difficult not to make a fashion statement when you wear jewelry. Jewelry that replicates Egyptian or Victorian styles adorned with brightly-colored gems comes to mind here. Trying on jewelry at places like Kiera can help you find a piece that fits your personality and makes you feel bold.
If you feel like you can’t afford a real gem or you’re concerned about losing the piece, consider getting jewelry made with Cubic Zirconia instead. These stones are hardier than many natural stones and are typically economical.
Slip on Some Snappy Shoes
Adding a pair of fire engine red or cool saddle shoes to your wardrobe offers you a simple and fun way to bring boldness to your outfit. If you slip on a pair of vintage shoes, it’s all the better.
A snappy pair of shoes bring a little spring to your step and a dose of color to your outfit without making you look like you’ve put on a costume. Instead, they’re a visually interesting conversation starter, which as a side note, is probably one of the reasons why you wish to add a bit of boldness to your wardrobe in the first place: to start conversations.
Try Second-Hand Items
It may be that you’ve wanted to add a bit of boldness to your wardrobe for a while now, but you feel like you can’t afford to buy the accent pieces you’d really like, such as silk scarves or leather purses.
One cost-effective way to buy the pieces that you like is to buy them second-hand, either at a store like Goodwill or your local consignment shop. You’ll find budget-friendly pieces in these shops that allow you to look great without breaking your personal bank.
Wearing bold accent pieces adds life to your wardrobe and conversations to your day. These pieces also allow you to show off a bit of personality without going overboard. Best of all, if you know how to shop, you’ll wind up with some amazing pieces without going broke.
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