Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.
— Yves Saint-Laurent
But that's what people say about clothes (
which is so not the case, by the way). So, does that apply to accessories as well? It's not that you'll be wearing white accessories with only white dresses, right? You are allowed to pair these accessories with different colored clothes. By keeping the color and style of the outfit and the occasion in mind, you can easily choose flattering accessories and look ravishing.
How to Choose White Fashion Accessories
Regardless of the current fashion trend, always remember the golden rule―
moderation is the key. Pick elements that won't overshadow the outfit, but still stand out as individual pieces.
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Note: These items are for representation purposes only and are to be strategically included to enhance your look with the appropriate outfit. They are NOT supposed to be worn on one outfit.
While choosing to wear white accessories with a white-colored dress, top, or outfit, you need to be very careful as to not overdo the whole thing. When you have a single color to work with, handle it by adding one element at a time. The white hues range from pure white to winter white (off-white or cream). In order to put together the look, a combination of stark white with winter white may come in handy.
Many people have a misguided belief that only people with fair skin can pull off 'white on white' look. That's really not the case. People with darker skin too can pull this look off, if they know how to intermingle elements with one another. The best advice we can give you at this stage is to try on different white accessories to see how each of the hues work on your skin tone and outfit.
As you can see in this image, the accessories have been tastefully included to enhance the blue dress. Even with a darker-colored dress, the elegant pieces make the entire ensemble work decently.
There are so many tops, dresses, and outfits that can be paired with white accessories. The best thing about adding the correct "white" pieces is that both pastel and darker-colored clothing look stunning. For fall and winter seasons, you can include white layers like a sweater, cardigan, jacket, or a coat to give your outfit an overall polished appeal.
Shades of pink and blue, coral, red, purple, and black are just a few colors that look marvelous when paired with white accessories. For formal events, you can choose to accessorize with pearls and diamonds. As for semi-formal to casual occasions, rhinestones and beads make the best companion.
Accessories can either make or break your look. So, while selecting fashion accessories for your dress, don't go overboard by adding too many items. Keep your choices as tasteful as it should be, and always give "comfort" top priority.
