Bad Choices

I cringe when I see people wearing certain things.  For men, I hate dark-hued shirts, with the exception of black.  When a dude dons a burgundy, navy, hunter green, mustard, or other densely colored button down I feel a tad sick to my stomach and wish they would have made an alternate choice – like say a classic white, light blue, or even pink .  Take this gentleman for instance who has chosen to go the mono-chromatic route.  I absolutely abhor this look – however it can be made entirely more attractive and stylish with a simple swap of the shirt from dark blue to crisp white.  To really update the look, try tying a regular tie with a slightly larger knot – keep the jacket closed though so as to not show off your midget length neck-wear.  To truly turn this gent’s outfit into its full potential he can keep the suit but get a little creative with the shirt or tie.  I like mixing like patterns to create interest.  Here, pictured as the “best” option the subtle pink plaid pattern in the shirt is nicely offset by the Greek key pattern in the slightly more saturated light pink hue. 

And so we must now discuss the women!  There are several looks that I wish most women would avoid, however today we will be discussing the improper usage of accessories. Exhibit A is featured to the left.  As is extremely evident, this patterned, smocked tunic style top is busy to say the least.  I am personally not partial to this pseudo-tie dye look, however let’s just say for argument’s sake that you choose to don this doozy… Instead of adding MORE color to this color wheel, I would accessorize with metallic;  in this instance I think shiny gold would be a terrific option.  As an alternate, more casual  look, accessorizing with wooden beaded necklaces and round disk earrings could also be eye appealing.  When choosing your gold or wooden necklace make sure that it is long – it should hit below the bust-line and above the waist line – NO shorter or it will look awkward as is shown above.  Simple disk style earrings or uber-round, uber-over-sized hoops would be great too.

This lassie was on the right path with the bag she elected to sling over her shoulder but unfortunately she missed the mark.  A less slouchy style bag would be a better option so as to not compete with the flowing top – try a structured tote-style in rich cognac or espresso carried in the crook of the elbow to make your style come alive! 

When selecting your accessories think about the overall look.  Do you want your pretty tunic to be more girly than hippie?  Then don pearls mixed with strings of sparkly rhinestones instead of wooden beads and a forehead headband.  Want to appear more punky than prim in your pencil skirt and blouse?  Try a studded belt at the waist, some shoulder sweeping fringe-y earrings, and a spiky pyramid wide cuff bracelet.  Your accessories dress you up or down, and take you from day to evening, so choose wisely!

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