Five Accessorized Outfits to show Five Style Personalities

Accessories can max out a an outfit budget quickly! At one time in my style journey, I only owned a couple pair of earrings and one necklace because I spent all my budget on designing and curating articles of clothing! I was a designing and sewing machine whipping out ensembles minutes before the event or engagement, with no time to think about the finishing touches of accessories. Half the time, the hem wasn't even finished!

As soon as I slowed down from designer mentality, I began to crave the creativity of getting dressed for a regular day at the office. My careful new capsule resulted in drab monotone pairings and serious fashion FOMO.

Cue in accessorizing, or soon to be known in my closet as EXCESSORIZING.

Start with a Beautiful but Basic Outfit

Today we are studying the power of accessories in creating an expressive outfit. Our starting place is literally the cream canvas of a linen jumpsuit. Although some one-pieces can be a bit boxy, they all create a clean vision of a beautiful body with monochrome head to toe.

Almost any top + bottom will create your basic outfit. Favorites include a t-shirt (or knit top) plus a bottom (jeans, slacks, joggers). Mix and match, but keep it simple. Keep it comfortable and suited to you.

Experiment with a General Style Personality to find your YOUnique Look

Personal style is all about your unique and creative combination of clothing, accessories, color, texture, shape, hair and makeup, and more. Its the way you walk, smell, and smile. It is all about YOU, and expressing your best personal qualities.

Rarely do we meet a woman who belongs 100% to one of five style personalities, but the concept of choices that belong to these groups is a great place to start when developing your own WOW look, and ultimately choosing only those pieces that you LOVE to wear.

There are quite a few places to go and people to meet to try on various personality styles. Grab a coffee or tea and scroll these portfolios on Pinterest. If you are more of a reader, open the pages of this blog post.

Look at each ensemble through the eyes of a style archetype, and sense if it sparks light within you. See how these 5 accessorized outfits show style personalities.

creative style personality

The Creative Style Personality is attracted to sequins, Swarovskis, sparkles and gems in palettes of bold, beautiful colors. She looks for a sense of humor in her accessories, such as the large A R T earrings and the collaboration of Coach x Jean Michel Basquiat.

dramatic style personality

Large prints and patterns, geometric shapes and contrasting colors are the signature of the Dramatic Style Personality, especially when it comes to her EXCESSORIES. She loves to make an entrance and a statement. Still, one or two statement pieces at a time will work for a WOW.

romantic style personality

Although diamonds and shiny stones are reflected in her sparkling eyes, the Romantic Style Personality also loves satin pearls, ribbons, charms and anything sentimental. She often wears family jewelry and heritage pieces. A signature scent follows her everywhere.

natural style personality

The casual air of the Natural Style Personality is rooted in mother nature's harmony. She keeps it simple, neutral, and textural, and draws from the best the earth has to offer: shells, cashmere, and cotton.

classic style personality

She keeps it simple and elegant, in the highest quality affordable. Each piece the Classic Style Personality choses, she also choses for her generations to come.

Budget before Buying in

Especially with the current layering and stacking trends, playing with accessories can also stack up a lot of spending. While we are 'trying on' different styles, play before you pay. Here's a few low cost, yet super fun ideas to get the feel of accessories before its real!

• Drop by the Thrift Store or a garage sale and grab some shapes and sizes, even if they are not quite the quality or color you are coveting.

• Use a rental service. Both Rent the Runway and Switch (please enter referral code GlatharKimberly22J) have a nice selection of statement pieces for playing and experimenting.

• Host a swap night. Invite a diversified group of ladies over for a Bubbles & Baubles swap. Everyone brings some no longer loved items and either borrow or trade for your trial style personality period.

Try it on

Now that you have studied Style Personalities, gathered your supplies, and chosen your basic outfit or jumpsuit, you are ready to find the best 'fit for your unique expression. I can't wait to hear and see what rocks your world! Take the poll or comment below.