Dear Mattie: How should I be accessorizing my outfits?
— Ready to Accessorize in Pemberton
Dear Pemberton: This season, accessories steal the show. There are many fashion trends that are bold and jewelry is at the front of this trend. Accessories are statement pieces. The necklace is big and bold. It looks like a bib, in that it lies close around your neck and is adorned by large pieces that hang down in a V-shape towards your chest.
Gold is the metal this season. Stones are the adornment and are large with colour. Stones are angular and rounded shapes. Faux oversized pearls are making a comeback. There must be many sizes of faux pearls with many strings twisted together. Coral and turquoise are not only popular, they also look great against all skin tones and hair colours. Gold, coral and turquoise should be your go-to pieces.
Necklaces also have another bold look. Gold link chains are very popular. The links are thin and thick with many in various lengths. Some have charms hanging like a medallion with an intricate design. Others have stones woven into the chain throughout the necklace. They can all be worn together as the dense look of dripping chains is in fashion. Don't forget the tassel.
Bracelets can match or contrast the necklace. They can also stand alone. There should be a significant weight and physical appearance on your wrist. It can be one large cuff that has a modern shape, almost looking like a piece of art. It can be a cluster of chains stacked with beaded and leather bracelets. The chain can also be a twisted cable look. This particular style of intertwined bracelets allows you to incorporate last season's pieces.
The ring can be your trendiest piece. You can opt for a piece that matches your necklace and/or your bracelet and still be in fashion.
If you want to make a trendy statement, one of the looks to go for is rings that fit halfway up your finger. There is also the double-decker ring, which is one ring that looks like two rings on one finger attached with a stem.
Stacked rings are in fashion, just like the bracelets. Most of the rings are in a skinny gold metal to complement the stacks. It is in fashion to wear many rings at one time on most of your fingers. The texture of the metal is different, so as the look is not the same ring stacked repeatedly. The look is not bulky, it is overwhelming yet dainty. Earrings also can match your other pieces to enhance that look. A chandelier style with chunky stones works best. The earrings can be your edgiest statement.
The trendiest aspect of earrings this season is the many piercings with a different style of earring on each pierce. Studs and chains are not worn in pairs. It is in fashion for one side to not match the other.
When I look at accessories this season, I see a chunky sophisticated look in addition to a music festival artsy look. Try to stick to one look as wearing lots of jewelry is trendy, but mixing and matching these two looks is not.
Adieu,
Mattie
Mattie is a freelance writer and fashion expert. Reach her on her Facebook page or follow her on Pinterest at Mattie a la Mode.
