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Quick Beauty Aids: Five Tips for Making the Most of Any Outfit 
 
by Tamiya King August 11, 2005

If you’re looking for ways to make your look even more fabulous, or want to make small changes that will turn your outfit from work-related to evening-ready, here are a few tips that will draw extra (positive) attention to any outfit:

Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize.

Nothing makes an outfit stand out more than the right accessories. If you’re wearing a monochromatic outfit, a great belt, flashy necklace, or fashionable handbag will definitely get you noticed. If you’re in professional clothing most of the time, adding an accessory or two will make your outfit more interesting. However, it’s important to match the accessories with the outfit, so that your look will be both fashionable and appropriate. For instance, a big, chunky necklace may work great for evening wear, but not for the office. Accessorizing with pearls, thin belts, and brooches look wonderful with pants suits or business-like skirts and tops. Bohemian-style tassel belts, hoop earrings, and sequined handbags compliment outfits with denim or suede quite nicely. And, depending on the season, a good pair of sunglasses could add just the right touch to any outfit. Be sure to purchase glasses according to your face shape, and don’t try to match the color of your sunglasses with the color of your outfit (i.e. peach-colored shades with a peach outfit are a big no-no.) Classic lenses and frames in black and brown work well with any outfit, and the right frame shape will make you look fashion-savvy and sophisticated.

It’s all about the shoes.

Every woman knows that shoes are the foundation of any outfit. The perfect pair of shoes can turn an average outfit into a fabulous ensemble. When you’re choosing shoes for an outfit, there are a couple of things to think about: Where are you going to wear the shoe? How long will you have the shoes on? Will the shoes give your outfit a whole new look, or will they be consistent with the look of the clothes? This will help you determine what pair of shoes to match up with your clothes. For work, choose shoes that are both comfortable, but make a statement. Kitten heels or wedge heels will provide a little more comfort than a stiletto or pump, and the right flat shoes can make a pants or skirt outfit just the right touch of business-casual style. If you have an engagement right after work and don’t have time to change, simple switching out shoes can make a big difference. For instance, if you’ve been wearing flats all day, try a heel in a bright, eye-catching color if your outfit is monochromatic. Or, if you’ve worn heels in the daytime, a beautiful flat accented with sequins or embroidery will work well with just about any outfit.

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