Finding the perfect outfit is complex. However, with a few quick styling tricks, you can transform your outfit into something ready for Instagram. Read on for some handy styling hacks that utilize jewelry, handbags, shoes, and colors to improve any outfit at little cost:
1. Use belts to create an attractive silhouette
Belts are a great way to emphasize your figure—by nipping the waist and creating an alluring silhouette. Use a belt on a loose maxi dress, a button down, or a sweater dress. Plus, you can place the belt at a flattering area of the body to add length to your legs or upper half, depending on your body shape. This style hack proves that belts are for more than just holding up your pants.
2. Wear stacked jewelry
The next time you go to a party in your little black dress (LBD) try stacking two or three different necklaces, bracelets or rings to add some edgy texture to your look. While your jewelry shouldn’t compete with a stunning lace or patterned outfit, stacking jewelry or different stones, lengths and metals can add an interesting layered look to your ensemble, so choose pieces that complement each other.
3. Add statement sunglasses to finish your look
Instead of wearing plain black framed sunglasses, add extra glam to an outfit by choosing statement sunglasses to finish your look. There are so many styles to choose from—oversized, brightly colored, cateye, retro, aviator, wayfarer—trust us, they’ll certainly be a pair of sunglasses that take your look to artsy, Hollywood celeb, preppy, or rock and roll chic!
4. Let shoes or boots add contrast to an outfit
Anytime you wear a monochrome outfit—like all black, gray, white, or denim—a pop of color adds some interesting contrast. And what better place to wear that color than on your feet! Pair a monochrome outfit with bold colored shoes or boots. Any color and any style will work. Try wearing neon sneakers with an all white outfit, or red boots with a long black skirt and shirt. Shoes are also a great way to transform an outfit from everyday to show stopping.
5. Dress up denim
Denim goes with everything and is suitable for just about any occasion. From denim skirts to wide legged jeans, but styling denim the right way for the occasion can be tricky. For instance, skinny jeans with high heels take a look from the girl next door to the girl most wanted for date night! So be bold, style your denim with rock t-shirts, chain linked belts, artsy boots, ballerina flats, or high top sneakers that set the tone for your look and your day.
6. Add an eyestopping handbag to a basic outfit
Instead of grabbing an extra accessory for an outfit, grab a handbag instead. This trick is used to add an eye-catching accessory to a basic outfit—such as an all black outfit, or a basic white shirt and jeans. Adding a colorful or patterned handbag can add a pop of color, texture, pattern, or art to any basic ensemble.
