There are so many ways to accessorize an outfit. By simply changing the accessories, you can change your entire look. Which is why I was excited for our Match Made in Seven theme this month: Accessories Make the Look.
Welcome to the third monthly edition of Match made in Seven! We are an international group of fashion bloggers who meet once a month. One of us chooses a theme in turn, and that can be anything. A book, music, a color, a movie. Then we each style an outfit based on that theme. The theme for this month is Accessories Make the Look. This month’s fashion theme was chosen by Debbie of Debbie Styles Life.
So, what exactly, do accessories include? Anything you add to an outfit in addition to the base outfit. The base outfit is generally one or two pieces. Your base outfit can be solid, have patterns, or can be color blocked with two or more solid colors. It all depends on how much you want to take your base outfit to a more distinctive or personal level.
How do you accessorize an outfit? Here are 5 easy ways to accessorize any outfit:
- Add a layer. A jacket, scarf, or shawl.
- Add your style of jewelry. It can be a statement or understated piece, according to your personal style.
- Add a belt in a contrasting or coordinating color or style.
- Change up your handbag, or add a hat.
- Change out your shoes. Sneakers can instantly create a casual feel, while heels create a dressier look.
For today’s post, I am showing how you can easily change the look of a basic denim maxi dress by varying your accessories.
5 Easy Ways to Accessorize An Outfit
In this example, the base piece is a one-piece denim dress. Pretty cute all by itself. But with some added accessories, this basic dress is capable of so much more!
Here is the dress with neutral sandals and bag:
Not a bad look at all. But now let’s see what happens with a few changes…
Add a Layer
You can see that just by adding a scarf or a jacket, it changes the look dramatically. Pink is a hot color this spring, and you can be trendy just by adding a pink accessory. Even a pair of pink sunglasses or sunnies as our UK friends like to call them would change this look!
Add Jewelry and a Contrasting Belt
Silver looks amazing with denim, don’t you agree? For this version, it was easy to accessorize this outfit with silver in the statement earrings, the necklace, the belt and even in the shoes!
What do you think of these shoes as accessories, by the way? They came in a Trunk Club and I loved them once I put them on. The acrylic material and the silver in the heel of the wedges is so fun! I can’t find them anywhere, however, but take a look at this chunky heeled version that ranks very high on Amazon! Also, take a look at these acrylic heel slides and block heels with acrylic–both from Target! Cute and inexpensive–so try them just for fun.
Add a Handbag and Hat
Any time we add a straw hat and woven handbag visions of warm weather and tropical vacations are evoked. These accessories instantly create a whole new look and feel! Ready for the beach, anyone?
Add a Pair of Interesting Shoes
I love the current trend towards almost anything goes in the shoe department. Though I’m not overly fond of dressy dresses with sneakers. But hey, anything goes! If you like it and it makes you feel good, flaunt it! By adding fun animal print sneakers and a white belt, you create a whole new casual outfit.
Now, let’s talk about the Inspiration for this post!
Match Made in Seven Bloggers Styling Accessories Make the Look!
It’s amazing to see how differently we all interpret our monthly themes. I can’t wait to see how my friends envision adding accessories to their looks. Be sure to visit their blogs and be inspired!
Debbie of https://www.debbiestyleslife.
Darlene of https://aquamarinastyle.com/
Sonja of https://www.yustsome.nl/
Bettye of https://fashionschlub.com/
Anna of https://www.muttonstyle.com/
Emma of http://www.style-splash.com/
Nancy of https://www.
Which look do you like best? What are YOUR favorite ways to accessorize? Join the conversation and add your favorite accessories in the comment box below. Let’s inspire one another!
Jacqui Berry
April 10, 2019 at 3:48 pmSo nice Darlene, love the dress and it’s got so many possibilities as you’ve show us. Many thanks for joining the #linkup today. Jacqui Mummabstylish
Darlene
April 10, 2019 at 9:17 pmThanks, Jacqui. That was a fun theme to do and to see what all the other gals were styling. I also get inspiration from YOUR posts, my friend! Thanks for sponsoring the Link Up.
xx Darlene
Jessica A Jannenga
April 8, 2019 at 1:15 pmFirst, I love the dress! It looks wonderful and so comfortale as well. Accessories realy make a difference too. All them look great, but I am a fan of the straw bags and flats for summer. I need a pair of those slides in brown too!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Darlene
April 9, 2019 at 4:56 pmThanks, Jess. Denim is such a great choice cause it goes with everything. So easy to accessorize! And the sandals were a great pick up last summer and still trending, so go for it!! Lol!
xx Darlene
Ruth
April 2, 2019 at 10:02 amThere are so many ways to accessorize an outfit and you touched on some great ones! i love a good denim jacket because it goes with everything and is great for a cool spring day!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Darlene
April 2, 2019 at 10:49 amThanks, Ruth. Yes, my wardrobe of denim jackets just keeps growing!! lol! Can’t have too many, right? Have a great week~
xx Darlene
Maureen
April 1, 2019 at 3:20 amWhat a cute maxi dress Darlene! It’s such a wardrobe staple. These different looks look amazing and seeing them side by side really shows how versatile it is. I now need a pink denim jacket and rattan bag! Hehe. I hope you had a great weekend and happy Monday!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
Darlene
April 1, 2019 at 9:44 amThanks so much for the lovely comments, Maureen! I totally agree that it’s a wardrobe staple cause you can wear it everywhere and style it so many ways! Wishing you a wonderful week, my friend!
xx Darlene
Debbie@debbiestyleslife.com
March 31, 2019 at 10:04 amYou did a fantastic job with accessorizing your dress, Darleene! Love that pink jacket and those booties are so cute!
Darlene
March 31, 2019 at 5:27 pmThanks so much, Debbie. And thanks for picking a theme that is so approachable! Well done! Now we have to wait to see what comes up next month! Lol! It’s all very fun, isn’t it?
xx Darlene
Nancy
March 31, 2019 at 9:57 amWhat a fabulous dress that is! Love it with those fabulous sneakers.
Darlene
March 31, 2019 at 5:26 pmThanks, Nancy. This was a fun theme. Well, they all are cause I really love to see everyone’s take on the theme. You are brilliant with this idea, my friend!
xx Darlene
Bettye L Rainwater
March 31, 2019 at 7:20 amWhat a great post! First of all, how darling is that denim dress?! I’m a sucker for a cute denim dress and this one was simply MADE for accessorizing! And I love every one of your iterations- the pink denim jacket, the leopard sneakers, the silver belt, the taupe mules, the straw circle bag, it all works so nicely with that timeless base. Well done!
Will you be my accessories mentor?? 🙂
Bettye
https://fashionschlub.com
Darlene
March 31, 2019 at 5:25 pmBettye,
You are SO cute!! I was thinking the same of you! I loved your post and the many tips you included for the many outfits you styled! So clever!
Hmmm. I wonder what’s in store for next month’s theme? Lol!
xx Darlene
Emma Peach
March 31, 2019 at 6:11 amI love all the ways you’ve styled the denim maxi dress! Accessories really do transform an outfit!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
Darlene
March 31, 2019 at 5:24 pmThey sure do, Emma! I always love your take on our themes, too. Thanks for the nice comment!
xx Darlene
Sonja Van de Sande
March 31, 2019 at 1:52 amLove it! So many different ways to style this dress! ❤️
Darlene
March 31, 2019 at 5:23 pmThanks, Sonje! I love the looks you created, too!! I’m so glad Debbie picked a relatively easy theme this month!! lol!
xx Darlene
jodie filogomo
March 30, 2019 at 6:49 pmThis is such a great example of how the accessories really change up the look!!
I love those leopard sneakers Darlene.
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Darlene
March 31, 2019 at 5:22 pmThanks so much,Jody! Denim is just so easy to accessorize, isn’t it? I’m loving the platform sneakers this spring–they come in so many pattern and colors!
xx Darlene