Having a tough time deciding on which accessories to wear? Here are some suggestions on how to wear jewelry, belts and shoes that could make you look slimmer.
Necklaces: Wear a medium length necklace with medium sized beads or gemstones. A short necklace tends to give more attention to the neck, which is probably something you want to avoid. On the other hand, if the necklace is too long, it accentuates a large bust line. So stick with a medium length necklace with medium sized beads or gemstones. Avoid wearing circular pendants. Circular shapes accentuate the shape of a round body, so square or rectangular shapes work better.
Picking Earrings: Just as heels make your legs look longer, long earrings make you face look longer, thus thinner. As a general rule, don’t wear too many pieces of jewelry when wearing long statement making earrings. You should keep the attention on one piece of jewelry. When wearing dangly earrings, keep the necklace and bracelet simple. When you wear more than one piece of big bold jewelry, it starts to look overdressed and busy.
Belts: Wear a slim to medium-width belt – fabric belts are fine too. A belt instantly defines a waist line and gives the impression of an hour glass figure. Some fashion experts say that a thin belt is best for a larger waist line, and others say that a medium-width belt high on the waist has the same effect. Another tip is to wear a belt with a large buckle, This will shape your waist a bit more. If possible, wear a belt with a square buckle – as we mention above, circular shapes make you look rounder so square buckles tend to work better.
Shoes: To give your legs a longer, slender look – wear heels. As with wearing long earrings, heels instantly make your legs look slim. Wear thin heels rather than chunky heels. Chunky heels makes you look shorter so it defeats the purpose. Another tip is to wear dark colored shoes. This typically works well with shorter dresses since it shows your legs. When wearing pants, shorter or chunkier heels would work as well.
Looking good isn’t just about following fashion trends. What you wear needs to make you feel good. The result of looking good is to feel good one without the other won’t give you the confidence that comes with dressing well.
Ash Moosa is founder of Outfit Additions, a womens fashion gifts and accessories store. View the collection of silk accessories and jewelry.