Accessorize and Express Your Individual Style

The trend nowadays seems to be wearing a lot of dark colors, mostly black, and a bit of navy. This is because apparently dark colors make your figure look that much thinner. Wearing all black can really hide some of those tiny bulges that we all try so hard to get rid of. But wearing all black can get so boring.

That is why you have to learn how to accessorize. You can add splashes of color to your outfit by way of a belt, hat, scarf, a pair of shoes, or with a trendy piece of jewelry. Another situation where you may find yourself really needing to accessorize is when wearing a uniform. It is tough having a uniform in school, where you look identical to everyone else. So how can you express your individuality?

There are many ways to show your individuality, and your own uniqueness in dress. This is by really making the most use of accessories.

Here are some tips:

For starters, your hair.You can wear all sorts of trendy bridal hair accessories. Ranging from a simple headband, hard or soft, to more elaborate headbands with feathers, headbands with rhinestones or headbands with flowers.

Or, you can tie up your hair in a ponytail, a banana clip, or barrette.

You can also find all sorts of funky hats and caps to go with what you are wearing. For example you are wearing an all black sweater dress. Go for a plum knit beanie.

Belts are another accessory that can be fun. Big leather belts, skinny belts, elastic belts, jeweled belts. So many options depending on the outfit and occasion.

Tight, and socks, shoes and boots. All sorts of leg wear can really add to your outfit, and express who you are. Tights and socks come in all different colors and patterns. They come in all different textures: ribbed, and cabled. These can really make a fashion statement. Textured tights look really great especially when wearing solid colors.

Shoes also come in various types and styles. There are flats, moccasins, pumps. slingbacks, heels, boots. Shoes come in every color, as well as in plaids, and animal prints. They come in suedes, leather, and metallics. Just pick out something that says your name on it.

Now that we have discussed all different accessories, let us dress up! for example, take that simple black sweater dress. Add a plum knit beanie, a long sterling silver necklace, ribbed black tights and mid calf sherpa boots. And there you have it. You are no longer wearing just a black dress. You are now wearing a stylish and fun outfit.