A Little Jewelry Can Spruce Up Almost Any Outfit

There are many parts of fashion that say a lot about the person wearing it. Whether it's a woman with a penchant for gold shoes or a man who only wears a brown belt, understanding that those fashion statements speak louder than words is essential. That is why accessories are vital to personal style and taste. Continue reading to discover how a little jewelry can spruce up almost any outfit and how to group specific items.

While clothes are the items hanging in your closet that cover the body, like shirts, pants, and dresses, accessories are small details that you add to your outfit, like a purse, tie, pin, scarf, pantyhose, gloves, and so forth. Accessories are eye-catching and can take any outfit from drab to fab instantly.

Jewelry is among the most popular of all accessories. Regardless of whether it's gemstone, costume, or estate pieces, jewelry spruces up outfits without question. Some details and how they should be worn are:

Earrings

Worn along the edge of the ear, earrings add undeniable bling to the frame of your face. They add charm and elegance symmetrically and, unless covered by hair, are usually the first accessory noticed on people. Earrings come in a few different styles, among them:

Studs
Drop earrings
Dangling
Hoop
Chandelier
Threader
Cuffs
Jacket
Ear Climber
Huggie

Though traditionally worn by girls and women, earrings are more prominent among men too. They used to wear a stud in one ear; however, more men wear two earrings now. Additionally, more women are interested in having a piercing (the hole explicitly made for earrings) placed in their nose, tragus, and across the helix.

Many women choose which earrings they will wear based on how they style their hair. For women who typically wear their hair down, studs are easy enough and won't get hooked in the earrings. However, when pulling hair back in a bun or up in a ponytail, there are more options for earrings such as hoops or dangling earrings. Earrings come in every metal type and often have stones, pearls or diamonds in them.

Bracelets

Bracelets are one of the most fun pieces of jewelry which are worn to adorn the wrist. They can be worn with almost any type of top to enhance the wrist, including long sleeves. Bracelets can indicate culture, interests or just be a statement of style. They are eye-catching and sure to spark conversations. Some different style bracelets include:

Charm bracelet
Beaded bracelet
Tennis bracelet
Pearl Bracelet
Slider Bracelet
Bangle Bracelet

Bracelets are easy to put on and take off; they make great gifts and can easily be worn on both wrists. They are also great pieces to take an ordinary outfit like a tee shirt and jeans up a notch in class and beauty. Bracelets are also worn by men and women and in some cultures, they put bracelets on children as young as a month old.

Necklaces

As the name implies, necklaces are worn around the neck. They can be any metal. A lot of people wear necklaces all the time, not removing them even to bathe. Necklaces were one of the first pieces of jewelry worn and remain popular today.

In addition to being personal because of their closeness to the heart, necklaces come in various lengths and enhance outfits in different ways. Delicate chains with a charm are intimate, while heavier or multi-strand necklaces make a statement in connection to the outfit they are worn with. Whatever your preference, there is a favorite necklace for everyone. One of the most important things to keep in mind when purchasing a necklace as a gift is how long it will be based on the recipient's neck size.

Other Jewelry Pieces

Among the endless list of jewelry that isn't listed in detail above, some pieces include:

Anklet - like a bracelet worn around the ankle
Rings - worn on the fingers. Can be pushed all the way back to the knuckle attached to hand or worn as a midi (up to the middle knuckle)
Pins - to accessories the lapel. Pins are classic and date way back in history
Toe rings - Rings worn on the toes, especially in the summer.