Any look will be incomplete if you don’t take care of jewelry and accessories. The same outfit will sparkle in a new way if you change the bag and shoes. It is most interesting to select accessories for a black dress, since black is the ideal background for any experiments. A modest outfit with a fitted silhouette without excess color or decoration will help out at various events. By switching accessories from everyday to festive, you can achieve a fantastic transformation at minimal cost.
The main rules for selecting accessories for a black dress
The uniqueness of black dresses is undeniable - decorations can be made of precious metals, decorated with stones or jewelry. If a woman prefers the second option, which is more democratic, then the selection of products should be carefully and casually made, jewelry made of plastic and similar materials looks clumsy and greatly cheapens the image.
The main rules for selecting accessories for a black dress:
- The optimal number of decorations in an image is 2-3; if there are more, there is a very high risk of overloading the outfit and making it tasteless.
- Medium-sized jewelry fits into any style. Miniature accessories are ideal for everyday outfits, while they can get lost in evening outfits. Large jewelry, no matter what style it is used in, should be present in a single copy, for example, a massive bracelet or necklace.
- A black dress decorated with decorative elements (lace, sequins, rhinestones, fringe, etc.) requires discreet accessories, otherwise the look will turn out pretentious and devoid of harmony.
- It is important to consider the texture of the outfit. So, for a black dress made of light fabric, for example, chiffon, you need to select the same light, elegant jewelry. It is better to combine clothes made of thick material with large-sized accessories.
- Accessories must be made in the same style and be combined with each other. For example, it is unlikely that a thick plastic bracelet will be a worthy match for a pearl necklace.
No less important are such details as shoes, stockings, a bag, a headdress (if the style of the outfit requires it).
Tights (stockings)
A summer dress can be worn without stockings, unless the office dress code requires it. But in the cool season, tights are not only a necessary means of insulation, but also a stylish touch. You can wear almost any tights with a black dress, as long as they are not shiny. With warm casual plain dresses, wear thick hosiery with imitation knitting and fashionable prints.
With evening open dresses they wear only flesh-colored tights that are invisible on the leg, with closed outfits - thin black, translucent or mesh.
Advice! Tights for the office should be matte dark gray, black, nude.
Youth style not only allows, but also welcomes the use of thick tights in bright colors: red, blue, green, yellow, purple. It is advisable that the image include another accent of the same color - lipstick, handbag, scarf.
Shoes
Despite the versatility of a black dress, when it comes to choosing shoes, it is quite capricious. And if you want to be known as an advanced fashionista in the eyes of others, this question is undoubtedly relevant for you.
The golden rule of style: shoes should match the style of the outfit. You shouldn’t wear a frivolous summer dress with classic pumps, or a low-cut evening dress with moccasins or loafers.
For a casual look, the best choice would be comfortable and practical wedge sandals, shoes with flat soles or heels, ballet flats with a neat bow, and moccasins. In the cool season - ankle boots, ankle boots, boots made of suede or leather. Preferred colors are black, dark brown, beige. To create bright, stylish looks, a girl can use shoes in bright colors, such as blue, green, yellow.
A black floor-length dress requires high-heeled shoes, stiletto heels, otherwise the figure will look squat and lacking elegance. As a rule, black and beige shoes are used for evening looks. A creative solution is red high-heeled shoes.
Advice! If the dress is decorated with decorative elements in silver or gold, the shoes can be a similar shade or neutral beige.
Bag
And finally, the handbag. Without this stylish accessory it is impossible to imagine the image of a modern girl.
For everyday use, women usually choose spacious, practical options. At the same time, the bag should not be too bulky, causing associations with a shopping bag. In summer, it can be a contrasting white color or bright. In the autumn-winter period, it is better to use accessories in discreet, universal shades.
For going out, the ideal solution would be a miniature handbag on a chain, a clutch of an original shape (round, parallelepiped-shaped, etc.) or a simple “envelope”.
The more decorations on the dress, the more restrained the accessory should be, and vice versa, a laconic “case” will look great with a handbag decorated with bright details and prints, and eye-catching buckles.
Good to know! Don’t forget about the compatibility of textures. So, a handbag made of soft leather will go well with a silk or chiffon black dress, and a handbag made of suede will go with a velvet one.
Brooch and dress code
Many prominent women and world politicians love to wear brooches. For example, Queen Elizabeth II of England almost never appears on official occasions without a precious brooch. The former and most famous Prime Minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, had a whole collection of brooches, which clearly was not gathering dust in a box. And Madeleine Albright, following the example of Madame de Sevigne, created her own, but not at all secret, but symbolic language to demonstrate her political mood. She wrote about him and her collection in the book “Read My Brooches.”
All these politicians preferred the brooch to the grand ladies because the brooch fits perfectly into any strictest dress code and makes any boring classic set solemn, aristocratic and ... status.
Therefore, as you understand, a classic brooch will be appropriate both in the State Duma and at receptions of the highest level: it looks restrained, solemn, and “status”. But I’m sure that for most of you, like me, the previous photos only cause melancholy.
Casual style
Modern casual style is elegance combined with practicality and discreet chic.
Dresses belonging to the casual style include a shirt, tunic, straight or loose-fitting items. Accessories for such models are discreet, not bulky, and seem to be a harmonious continuation of the outfit: a neckerchief in a bright coral shade, a turquoise stole, a round pendant on a leather cord, a fashionable Pandora bracelet with a variety of charms, silver jewelry, ethnic jewelry, sandals on a wooden platform.
If a woman gravitates toward an elegant style, she can use jewelry with Swarovski crystals, silver items, semi-precious stones, small pearls, and high-quality jewelry in her look.
A black dress and diamonds are a perfect tandem. However, wearing diamond jewelry during the day is bad manners.
Dress with pleated skirt
A black dress with a pleated skirt is the perfect solution for every day. The skirt is the highlight of the look, so the remaining details should not be too flashy.
We offer you a stylish and practical option in which you will not go unnoticed: a sleeveless dress just below the knee, a red cashmere cardigan without a collar with buttons, black ballet shoes, Lennon sunglasses. A brown woven strap and a rectangular canvas bag with brown handles will be a great addition to the look.
Black dress with flared skirt
A black dress with a flared skirt is an equally good option for creating a fashionable look in a casual style. This is a self-sufficient wardrobe item that does not need additional decoration, but sophisticated fashionistas know how to make the outfit even more interesting.
For example, a dress with raglan sleeves and an oval neckline will look great with black suede ankle boots with a round toe on a wedge and bright green accessories - large beads and a hard trapezoidal bag. Tights must be black and translucent. In cool weather, you can throw a classic beige trench coat on top.
Evening look
An evening look requires an even more careful approach. What the dress itself should be - extravagant or classic cut - depends on the woman’s personal preferences. Popular evening styles include mermaid, peplum, backless, leg slit, asymmetrical cut, full skirt and, of course, floor length. As practice shows, black remains the most popular color for an evening dress; some girls even prefer to use it for prom.
Jewelry for an evening dress should be expensive and expressive. Products made of precious metals and stones and high-quality jewelry are ideal for this.
To the floor
A floor-length dress is worn on special occasions - weddings, anniversaries, corporate events and other social events. Here's an unusual and extravagant look: a satin outfit with a sophisticated mermaid silhouette, flared from the knees, sleeveless, bolero, oval clutch and long black gloves. Gold sandals and jewelry (necklace, hoop earrings) will create a spectacular contrast.
Lace
Delicate lace dresses have not gone out of fashion for many years, and there is a simple explanation for this - they look unusually expensive and luxurious, which allows them to be used when creating evening looks. Any lace dress has a satin or silk lining, so accessories are usually matched to match the cover.
Jewelry should be elegant, weightless, miniature. A dress in the new look style on a silver backing will go well with silver jewelry with rock crystal, black suede shoes with a toe platform, and a rectangular openwork silver clutch with black edging.
How to wear a brooch within a strict dress code and not look like an “aunt” or, worst of all, a grandmother?
The main difference between “classical” techniques and modern ones is lines and proportions. On a large chest, a single elegant, even precious brooch looks terribly old-fashioned. Therefore, if you have a large figure, choose larger brooches, but with a modern design; It is better if such brooches have geometrically clear or smooth lines and are made of metal, and semi-precious or precious stones will only be a detail of the brooch, and not cover it completely.
Another technique that suits both petite and statuesque ladies is the use of several brooches, the main thing here is to again take into account the proportions and place the brooches asymmetrically.
In the office, you have more options: you can safely wear fashionable vintage brooches, such as those from Gucci.
Which way to wear brooches is your favorite?
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Business image
A business image does not accept extravagance; it should be strict and elegant. You can use bright accessories, but you need to use them skillfully and thoughtfully. Costume jewelry is undesirable; it is better to give preference to jewelry made of precious metals, without stones (thin cast bracelet, stud earrings, thin chain with a pendant). Accessories such as a bow tie, scarf, men's tie, watch, briefcase will look great.
The dress should be laconic, cover the knees, the preferred sleeve length is ¾.
Sheath dress
A sheath dress is a favorite model of a business woman. According to the laws of style, it is supposed to be worn with a string of pearls, like Audrey Hepburn, but today stylists advise moving away from stereotypes. Complete the dress with beige patent leather pumps, a single-breasted jacket to match the shoes, a gold chain, and a black zippered clutch.
Direct
If the dress code allows, you can use brighter accessories. For example, combine a straight black sleeveless dress with an asymmetrical yoke with fashionable suede shoes with a mint toe platform and a necklace with large flowers. For bags, it is better to give preference to a small black clutch with a gold-plated buckle.
Youth style
Modern youth style is creativity, a combination of incongruous things, bright details in combination with classics. A striking example is the mix of a little black dress with trendy Converse, large bracelets and unusually shaped earrings.
Short tunic dress
As an example of a fashionable everyday youth look, you can take the following: a short black tunic dress, a leather biker jacket, style boots, a leather backpack, a choker, thick matte tights.
If you need a fashionable total look with elements of a gothic style, choose black items. A white removable collar on the dress will help to refresh the outfit.
Cocktail
A black cocktail bustier dress with a satin bodice and a fluffy multi-tiered chiffon skirt will help you create an elegant and very bright, expressive look. In such an outfit, every girl, even with figure flaws, will feel confident and comfortable.
Stylists suggest using bright pink accessories: a quilted clutch with a round gold clasp, patent leather shoes with a toe platform, a bracelet and earrings strewn with small roses, a wide belt with a large bow.
A color scheme
Black color has excellent combinatorial properties and can be combined with any shade, both dark and light. Classic combinations are black + red, white, blue. By choosing one of these combinations, you get an interesting fashionable look, but each look must be considered individually. If the accents are placed incorrectly, it cannot be considered ideal.
For example, red shoes or ankle boots will be the perfect complement to a black peplum dress, sheath, or shirt. Jewelry should be made of precious metal or in the form of small beads to match the shoes. Massive accessories will make the look vulgar.
A black dress with white accessories is a trendy trend. But even here you need to remember a sense of proportion. You can create a great stylish look with white tights. Unfortunately, they do not suit all girls and do not suit everyone. White tights look great on slender women with long legs and are contraindicated for plump young ladies of short stature. Stylists advise wearing such items with a black retro dress with ruffles and a flirty white collar.
Among the fashionable color blocks in which black is dominant, such extraordinary shades are used as:
- Marsala;
- violet;
- lilac;
- burgundy;
- pink;
- yellow;
- orange;
- yellow;
- terracotta;
- ocher;
- amber;
- malachite.
This does not mean that other shades cannot be used; the good thing about modern fashion is that it encourages experimentation with color combinations.
What brooches are in fashion in 2022
Today, brooches have again become the main characters of winter and summer wardrobes. Here are the 2022 fashion brooches that will help add shine to your coats, capes, scarves, cardigans and shirts.
In 2022, brooches in the form of cetets are especially in fashion. It’s not for nothing that Louis Vuitton decorated their entire Vedic-Summer collection with them.
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