We've all seen them — those big, floppy sun hats and snazzy straw fedoras that hit the stores this time of year. Do you love them from afar, but never quite have the guts to try them out? Now's your chance to make a statement, fashionistas! Summer is the perfect time to mix up your style and try something new. Adding a hat instantly changes the look and feel of skirts, dresses and blouses you've worn a hundred times before. Plus, they protect you from the sun, pair perfectly with sunglasses for movie-star glam, and look extra nice bobbing around the farmers' market or lounging through a lazy beach afternoon. From felt to straw, adorned with ribbon, bows, flowers and more — hats are here to save the day, dolling up any cute summertime ensemble!
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Accessories are the easiest way to spruce up any ensemble, but the trick is getting it just right— not too over-the-top, not too plain. Of course, this all depends on your personal style, the look you're going for, and how your accessories work with the other pieces in your attire. A chunky beaded necklace adds texture to a little black dress, but might add too much texture to a heavily patterned or frilly blouse. A and thin metal bracelet gives a perfectly sleek touch to a busy outfit, but might play too quiet with a simplistic suit. Statement rings and earrings — big, bold and dazzling — add excitement to an otherwise simple look, but could be tacky if paired with an already-radiant costume. Keep these tips in mind, follow your fashionista intuition, and let's get accessorizing! Happy Friday, fashionistas! Headbands are a gift from the fashion gods. An easy accessory that will spruce up or tie together any outfit, these heady beauties come with infinite potential. There are tough, slim bands, stretchy wrap-arounds, full head wraps, and everything in between. Add a touch of hippie pizzaz, a clean professional detail, or some gatsby-esque flair to your look. Add color, shape or pattern to complement your blouse or breathe life into an otherwise plain ensemble. Give yourself some clean-cut sleekness or opulent extravagance. Get creative! The possibilities are endless. |
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AuthorFashion Know-How is written by Alyson Lincoln McHugh, owner of No. 9 Boutique in downtown Montpelier, VT. Hear Fashion Know-How every Saturday at 7:50 a.m. on WDEV. |