Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
5 Ways to Add Sparkle to Your Wardrobe This Year
When it comes to your wardrobe, it can be easy to gravitate towards the go-tos and the outfits that you’re comfortable wearing. The same goes for shopping. You might have the typical styles and fabrics that you’re used to, so you don’t find yourself branching out much.
However, when it comes to adding some sparkle to your wardrobe, well, that’s just a must-have. If you’re lacking some sparkle, here are five ways to add it to your wardrobe this year.
A metallic fabric can be a little less glittery than sequins
Embrace metallic fabrics
Metallic fabrics are great for when you want to create that sparkle effect but do not necessarily want to use anything sparkly like sequins or glitter.
With metallic fabrics they’re flexible to be used on pretty much any and all types of clothing. Whether it’s a metallic jacket or sheer metallic top, you’ve got lots of different ways you can mix up this fabric into your closet.
We adore this one-shoulder metallic dress on Amazon! At under $50, it’s a bargain evening dress that is gorgeous!
This sort of material is also great for elevating what would otherwise be a fairly casual outfit. So, for example, you could combine some metallic leggings with a basic tee or oversized jumper.
A sequin and jean jacket looks cute with jean shorts
Look for items with intricate embellishments
When you’re glamming up your outfit with sparkle, it’s often the intricate embellishments that can make a big difference to how your outfits look as a result.
Consider clothing that is heavily embroidered or has beading (like my favorite pearl jean jacket here) that makes the garment pop. You can also get different accessories that have intricate embellishments.
Embellishments on an outfit, especially when they sparkle, can really help you to stand out from the crowd.
A perfect prom or special occasion dress
Add some statement jewelry to your looks
Statement jewelry is a great way to show off your locks and to add a little something extra when it comes to sparkles. Of course, some jewelry is a lot more expensive than others, especially when you’re looking for something that sparkles like diamonds, for example.
Try making a cute pair of glittery sunglasses or this sequin butterfly claw clip. Get the 1-minute tutorial in my YouTube video below or via my channel @carolynjbraden:
However, there are some great pieces to find online and offline. For the best place to buy diamond rings, Rare Carat is worth taking a look at.
Larger sequins are a bit less glittery if you are looking for that
Utilize glitter and sequins
One of the best ways of adding sparkle to your outfit is making use of glitter or sequins. Try to use the eco-friendly glitter options (I use this one from Amazon on my hair and crafts) so that you’re not doing damage to the environment around you.
There are some great places online where you can find sequin and glitter readily available to decorate your garments with. This could be a great way to transform your outfits, especially if you fancy yourself a bit of DIY.
A cute two piece sequin outfit can be worn casually
Don’t forget about the accessories
Accessories are fantastic when you’re looking to add something extra to a look. From sparkly clutch bags to diamonte-adorned belts, there are plenty of ways in which you can round off an outfit by including an accessory or two.
There are plenty of ways in which you can add some sparkle to your closet, so make use of these tips to get the most out of your wardrobe this year, whatever events you have coming up.
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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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