How to use accessories: a complete guide for you to be inspired and daring

Accentuate the glamor of already powerful productions, highlight the delicacy, add shine and color to simpler looks and, above all, enhance the beauty of each person. Accessories fulfill these missions in virtually every style and fashion trend, ensuring their space on even the most basic women’s necks, ears and wrists.

Despite having this role of finishing many productions, selecting the right pieces for each occasion and style of look requires great care, since the use of too many items can result in exaggeration and inelegant. In general, the secret to not committing this type of slip is to bet on “less is more”.

Although it seems easy or even intuitive, the etiquette and style consultant Janaína Depiné, from Elegante Semper, recommends attention so that the accessories are always harmonized, have colors that match each other and, above all, are in accordance with all the factors that can determine, restrict or require the use of specific parts.

Below, you can check out several tips and suggestions from the professional to get the right combination of accessories in all kinds of situations and to harmonize them in various looks and styles!

Toys

Traditionally considered the most feminine accessories of all, earrings are great for finishing off outfits or even to star in them. Even people who don’t have holes in their ears can enjoy the beauty of these pieces, as there are also beautiful options with snap fasteners, which are just fitted to the lobes.

The variations in sizes, formats, colors and materials help define how the pieces can be combined with greater harmony. For the more daring, it is also possible to bet on mismatched pairs or even on a single earring, which “is interesting when it is big and long”, specifies Janaína.

For those who want to bet on the unpaired style, the professional’s tip is to “choose formats that are complementary to each other”. The only restriction to which the consultant draws attention is that this type of earring is avoided in very formal work environments, but “in productions for parties, the accessory of sophisticated material is released”, she guides.

small or mini

Usually more delicate, small or minis earrings are close to the ears and composed only of a point of light or simpler shapes, such as polka dots and hearts. As they do not attract much attention, these are the styles of the garment most suitable for professional environments, according to the consultant.

The simplicity of these accessories also makes them ideal to compose with multiple holes in the ears. “The small ones with stones in neutral tones can be used in the top holes, so they won’t conflict with the earring you choose for the main hole”, explains Janaína.

mids

Medium earrings are a great alternative for those who want a more discreet look, but don’t like accessories close to the ears. With delicate stones or more classic formats, it is possible to achieve very feminine and elegant productions.

Because they don’t attract as much attention as large or maxi earrings, it is possible to combine medium earrings with necklaces that are a little thicker, as long as the styles of both accessories are close and not conflicting.

Big ones

Large, long or voluminous earrings help create a more powerful and striking look, but they may not be very suitable for every occasion. More formal places, for example, only match these models if they are made of high quality or noble materials, such as natural stones.

It is also worth remembering that this accessory in maxi size can conflict with other equally large pieces, some hair ornaments, scarves and blouses with very voluminous or high collars, because they can tangle.

Rings

People in love with rings are also usually adept at combining several models of the piece. In order not to make mistakes in this mix, Janaína advises that “only accessories of the same style or type of material should be used, with only one of them being the most prominent”.

small or mini

More delicate and usually with less detail, small rings or even in the alliance style are easier to combine both with each other and with other pieces. However, according to the consultant, the mix of rings can be a bolder bet and, therefore, more suitable for more fashionistas women.

Janaína also emphasizes that the use of just one item of the accessory does not make a production less glamorous: “just one ring on each hand is also chic”, she defends.

large or maxi

Wearing just one large ring can help complete the look with exuberance and draw attention to the hand. For those who like to mix several, it is better to choose only one piece of great prominence, “also avoid combining several voluminous rings”, warns the expert.

with stones

Stone ring options can come in different sizes and shapes. Typically, this style of accessory is thinner and more elegant, but this effect depends on the quality of the material. More formal and chic occasions, for example, call for natural or precious stones. You can even bet on a ring with your birthstone. Already those that imitate stones, such as resins, are more suitable for relaxed environments.

An important tip is to avoid getting the rings wet when washing dishes or hands. In this case, the ideal is to remove them and replace them when the hand is dry. In this way, you prolong the life of your accessory.

necklaces

To highlight a neckline that shows little of the bosom, finish off a look or give a little color to a more sober production, necklaces can be great allies! However, its numerous different models need to be in harmony both with the other accessories used in a look and with the collar of the shirt or blouse chosen for the composition.

Chokers or hoops

“Necklaces that are closer to the neck or that cover the uncovered part of the neck can be a good combination with square-neck blouses”, says Janaína. Chokers and hoops, because they are fuller and shorter, are ideal for productions in which the shoulders and neck are the highlight.

This style of necklace, in the Peter Pan variation, is great for finishing off looks with plain shirts completely closed, because the choker simulates a kind of removable collar, giving more charm to the production.

Delicates and minis

Janaína’s favorite models for more serious events, such as work, are the delicate necklaces, with thin chains and small pendants. This is also the least risky accessory style for most productions, as it can be used with many types of collars and can be paired with earrings, rings and bracelets that are equally small and delicate or larger and more powerful.

mids

A little longer than delicate necklaces, medium-sized ones can have slightly thicker chains and less discreet pendants and in a wider variety of figures and shapes. According to the expert’s recommendations, accessories of this type are perfect for blouses and shirts with a more rounded collar, such as the canoe.

In addition, this is one of the best options to create a mix of necklaces with shorter and more delicate models. “This is an interesting option to use with more basic blouses and shirts, without prints”, suggests Janaína.

long

Finishing at or just below the bust, long necklaces can help add a relaxed touch to outfits, especially off-the-shoulder blouses.

This type of accessory can also add elegance and give a little color and shine to more serious outfits. “With high collar pieces, it can be used from a long necklace of stones with several turns or pearls”, exemplifies the specialist.

Maxi

Made in unique structures with various chains, pendants and stones, maxi necklaces are usually brighter and can appear in super colorful versions as well. Because it’s flashy, this style of accessory is not recommended for very formal situations, but it’s great for making a sober look more powerful.

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And in order not to make mistakes in the compositions, Janaína’s tip is: “if the necklace is voluminous, the ideal is that the piece follows the shape of the neckline”. The consultant also warns that the maxi accessory can cause a flattening effect in people who are short or who have a short neck.

bracelets

An accessory that is available in different models and can please all tastes is the bracelet, which can be used in sets that mix some different styles or even colors and materials, as long as they are in tune. For Janaína, the greatest care needed when using this type of garment is to “not wear them over long sleeves and prefer to leave them aligned to the wrist”.

small and delicate

Suitable for all kinds of occasions, the small bracelets, thin chain or other more delicate materials look beautiful both when used alone or in more fun mixes.

This is also the style of accessory that best matches warm clothes and can be more comfortable when you need to move your hands a lot.

trinkets or pendants

Chains with punctual pendants, in different shapes and colors or more structured bracelets with trinkets that represent moments in each person’s life are great options for more fun and stripped looks. If the pendants or charms are less flashy and more sober, this style of accessory can also be used on formal occasions. However, “avoid noisy pieces when you will have to use your hands a lot”, recalls Janaína.

Bracelets or structured

Bigger and more eye-catching, bracelet-style bracelets can come in different versions, from the most relaxed to the thinnest. The material and its quality determine what type of occasion and look each model is best suited for. “Thick and large pieces are beautiful in the summer, with dresses, shorts and a light look”, exemplifies the professional.

It is worth remembering that this style of bracelet does not allow mixes and is much more interesting when worn alone.

anklets

Less remembered, anklets are not as popular as earrings, bracelets and necklaces, but they can be a good detail in some productions, especially when it comes to summer and bare legs.

“For those who like it, it is a good option to wear with light dresses, skirts, shorts and Bermuda shorts. The more classic your style, the less flashy the accessory should be”, summarizes Janaína.

Clocks

Whether to combine with bracelets in a relaxed way or to wear just for their functionality, watches can help in the composition of looks for different occasions. The style of the accessory varies according to its material, but “on a daily basis, you can choose the model that suits you best”, says the consultant. For more formal environments, it is more appropriate to bet on watches with metal or leather straps.

small or delicate

For more formal professional environments, Janaína recommends…