Getting engaged can be a hugely exciting thing. Having broken the good news to your friends and family, you’ll want to think about how you’re going to approach this new chapter in your life. The right accessories can help you feel confident in yourself.
Obviously, the key accessory is the engagement ring you’ll be wearing from this point onwards. But a few other key pieces can also play a role.
Finding Your Focus Point
First, it’s important to consider that there’s such a thing as too many accessories. If you overload yourself with multiple statement pieces, then the look might come across as more overwhelming than visually pleasing. When you have too many bold pieces layered on or near each other, you may find they are clamouring for attention; the eye might find it difficult to settle, and rather than having a positive impact, it can be negative.
Think about creating almost a hierarchy of pieces. Start with the key pieces that you definitely want to wear, and then build from there. What these might be will vary depending on your preference and the rest of your outfit. If you’re wearing a high neckline, many avoid anything else around the neckline; a pair of earrings might make a better fit than a necklace.
Once you’ve got the key piece in place, you can add (and subtract) the smaller accents until you arrive at a look that suits you.
Personal Touches Make All the Difference
Certain accessories can be vehicles of personal meaning and sentiment. If you choose to wear jewellery that’s been passed down to you from your grandmother or given to you by a loved one, then it’s easy to feel that you’re connected to it as more than simply a statement.
For example, a parent might wear a ring with three stones in it: one for you, one for your partner, and one for the child you have together.
Balancing Practicality with Glamour
Certain accessories demand a significant amount of maintenance, so wearing them can mean more than just putting them on. Others, meanwhile, are more practical. If you know you’re going to be on your feet all night, then that pair of high heels (however glamorous) might not be the best choice. Similarly, a small clutch bag might be a better choice than a bulkier one, depending on how many items you need to pack into it. After all, if you don’t feel comfortable in your accessories, you probably won’t feel confident in yourself.
Getting the balance right, again, is often a matter of experimentation, experience and occasion. Wear your accessories enough, and you’ll get an idea of what works, what doesn’t and just how far you can push them.
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