Accessorizing Outfits: How To Take Your Look From Day To Night

For some of us, it's what sets our personal style aside from others. For others, it's just fun. Both instances we care about our outfit.

In today's blog post we are talking about the art of accessorizing and the importance of the accessories you choose for setting the tone for the vibe of the outfit. Let's set the scene... you're headed to a lunch meet with your good, good fashion friend BUT you have to take your little to a play meet up after. You do not have time to go home to change- what do you wear?

This is where a matching set makes your life easier. A jeans and t-shirt combo also works or a basic midi dress.  Your base is solid. Throw on some heels, one or two more shiny pieces (jewelry) than you typically would, and a statement piece which in this look, is the bag.

How you style your hair and do your make up is also part of “accessorizing” so keep that in mind when you choose your details. Dressing up, I would usually opt for hair pulled away from the face. Slicked back hair reads poised and polished.

For a more casual take on this outfit, ie a playdate for the kiddo, comfortable shoes like sneakers or a chunky sandal. A bag that will allow you to freely use your hands like a crossbody or large tote would make your outfit more practical but still stylish. Ditch the excessive jewelry and add some oversized shades and you're bound to look like the cool mom on the playground. Essentially, the accessories you choose will transform your outfit to fit whichever scenario you need to play into.

If accessories are a bit overwhelming for you and not necessarily your strong suit when it comes to an outfit, you can also play up your clothing. For example, fold over the waistline to your jeans/trousers for a more laid-back, casual feel. Fold at the hem to crop pants. Gather your t-shirt at the front, or at the back to create a casual cropped effect. Or simply layer with a denim jacket or a blazer for a more put-together look.

Also, concentrating on 1 statement piece (accessory) and making it work across a few outfits (cc: 1 shoe, 3 ways etc). This a good way to assert your personal style and get your cost per wear, or how I like to say “getting mileage out of your wardrobe pieces.”

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-Kondja

Top + Trousers: Zara

Black Bag: Saint Laurent

Statement Bag: ASOS

Heels: Tony Bianco

Sneakers: Nike Dunks x Air Jordan Collab

Black Sunnies: Monro.rs

Gold Sunnies: NastyGal