When getting dressed to look your best, jewelry can sometimes be an unfortunate afterthought. Putting together a unique look is important though, and not incorporating some fashion forward accessories to your style, whether it be a slender watch or chunky bracelet, big hoops or diamond studs, can leave you looking a little more plain than you’d otherwise hope.
You’ll want to take into consideration the endless options of jewelry pairing and matching to really make your beautiful self-shine (pun intended). While it can be a bit daunting to have to take into account a whole separate realm of style (especially what can be a rather expensive one), it’s helpful to start thinking about the look you’re trying to portray. While you can do jewelry and accessories on the cheap, these purchases can also be looked at like an investment, especially if you know what you like and don’t see it changing.
So where to begin? We talked with Intrepid Jewelry and they said, “A great starting point is your current wardrobe and your personality. If you’re naturally more demure, quiet, elegant, and reserved, then it follows that your accessories would match the calm natural energy you emanate.” In this instance, perhaps a thin gold chain necklace with a diamond-encrusted pendant would be a good choice to beautifully display your style without shouting it to the world. With a shirt or blouse that allows the necklace to show fully, and with an outfit that likely won’t take too much away from the centerpiece pendant, this look can be characteristic of your simple grace and timeless style.
But let’s say you want more than simple – you’re a person that lives life large. You’re loud, not in an obnoxious way, but in a way that passionately screams your personality. Bright colors, elaborate designs, and ornate ornamentation are your go-to style. But hold the phone! You have to be careful if you’re going down this path, especially with jewelry. In this respect, it’s helpful to remember the old adage “more is less”, and when it comes to jewelry, this is true in more ways than one.
If you want to be seen and heard without burning retinas, go for one or two pieces at a time that work well together with your particular outfit. It may even be best to ask a friend for a sanity check just to see if you’ve gone too far overboard. Pick your pieces carefully, but don’t be afraid to experiment! Defining a look can take time, and if you have a big personality, you’ll definitely want to do it right. Go with dangly earrings with bright stones, blocky bracelets, and ornate necklaces with wild designs that will have people asking you where you shop. Just don’t wear them all at once!
Really though, these are just two very simplistic, basic examples of how unique jewelry can describe your personality. It’s best to go even further in defining yourself and then matching your jewelry to that description if you can. Some jewelry stores have even done this for you before you even walk in the door, so it can be useful to sometimes ask them what they think before plonking down on a big purchase that might not necessarily show off your style in the way you want. That’s not to say that you should absolutely take someone else’s word for it because they might know more about style or jewelry though – ultimately, it’s up to you to define your perfect look.
Which brings us to our last point – don’t be afraid to break the rules (even the ones mentioned in this article)! If your style is to be truly unique in order to better describe your personality to the world, then it’s best to go with what feels right to you. There are no rules that cannot be broken – only ideas that can be used as guides. So get out there and strut your stuff with some unique accessories that match the one and only you.