Eye color is easy to overlook when you’re weighing up which accessories to buy and combine with your outfits. That’s a pity, since with a little thought you can really add some personality and glamor to your personal style, without being too conspicuous or showy.
For the blue-eyed amongst you, there are lots of amazing accessory options that will accentuate your peepers and set off a look like a dream. Let’s talk about what items to add to your collection in order to achieve this. Here’s a guide to accessorizing for the blue-eyed girl.
Jewelry that matches your eyes is a great buy
The most appropriate option for picking out your eye color is a piece of jewelry that matches the hue and tone of your iris. There are many shades of blue out there, of course, so you need to think carefully about which is right for you.
For example, if you’ve got deep blue eyes, you should shop for sapphire necklaces, since this gem is at the richer end of the spectrum in terms of saturation. If you’ve got a slightly lighter hue of blue to your eyes, then a blue topaz piece could fit the bill. Then for those with sky blue eyes, an aquamarine necklace or even a set of earrings will give you that close combo you crave.
Less is more
Obviously, there’s a lot to be gained from wearing accessories that are the same color as your eyes, but the key here is to not overdo it. If you’re wearing a necklace, earrings, bangles and brooches which are all roughly identical in color, then this will end up looking clunky. Too much of a good thing can be had, it seems.
The better choice is to go in the opposite direction, and pick just one accessory which matches your eyes, and avoid adding anything else which is of a similar look. Also apply the less is more rule to the number of accessories you wear at one time. Go overboard, and anyone who meets you won’t be looking at your eyes anyway, as they’ll be too distracted by all of your adornments.
Neutrality isn’t always a good thing
Another accessorizing misstep that plenty of people make is buying add-ons for outfits that are bland by design in terms of their color palette. This might seem like a frugal move, as it means you can technically combine an accessory with more outfit combinations and thus extend it across your entire wardrobe.
However, if you only invest in neutral accessories, they’ll fly under the radar, and will blend in without adding anything to your look, rendering them redundant. So don’t be afraid to be bold, especially if you’ve got blue eyes and want to follow the latest trends. Choosing a blue handbag or clutch which really pops, for example, will give much more zing to your appearance than something safer.
Contrasts that click are worth seeking out
While accessorizing to match your eye color is advisable, you can also go the opposite route and pick pieces that are a total contrast to your breezy baby blues. For example, darker jewelry items will stand out more as a counterpoint to your blue eyes, as well as to your skin tone.
Warmer metals, such as gold, can also go well in conjunction with the icy coolness of certain blue-eyed individuals. Learn to use colors well and you’ll be laughing!
Final thoughts
You don’t need to be too prescriptive about how you accessorize, whether you’re blue-eyed or otherwise. Think about how your personal style aligns with what you pick, don’t get too caught up in trends that aren’t timeless, and most of all dress in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident.
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