The winter season brings with it gray, snowy days and less sunshine. This kind of weather can negatively affect a person’s mood. So, why not build a winter wardrobe that adds a little sparkle to the season? Consider the following pieces that can instantly brighten up your collection of winter outfits.
Find Your Boldest Pieces
What you wear can have a huge impact on how you feel. Here are some ideas to give your look and your mood a lift.
1. A Sparkly Sequin Top
Sparkly sequin tops come in various designs, so you have lots to choose from. If you want to go heavy on the sequins, choose a silver or gold tank top you can pair with a dark skirt or wide-leg trousers. Perhaps you prefer a top with just a few sequins mixed into its design. A sweater or top featuring a penguin or an owl with a few sequins is a fun option. Whether you’re looking for tons of sequins or just a sprinkling, there are many stylish tops to consider.
2. A Glimmering Party Dress
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The winter season offers several opportunities to dress up and head out to celebrate with friends and loved ones. A shiny dress can make you feel like the life of the party the moment you walk in the door. One piece to add to your wardrobe is a sleeveless mini dress designed with gold sequins. Consider layering two or three stunning women’s gold chains to give an extra dose of pizzazz to this fabulous look.
Don’t be afraid to venture outside the usual gold and silver sequin colors. Other color sequins allow you to make a statement at a party. A party dress or pantsuit featuring a zigzag pattern of purple, blue, red or green shimmering sequins gives your outfit even more sizzle.
3. A Glitter Jacket
Maybe you love glittery fabric, but you don’t want it to be the focus of your outfit. If so, a glittery jacket is a great option. A jacket made with sparkly fabric would highlight the appearance of a white dress made of knit material. The same could be done by slipping on a glittery jacket over a black, silver or pink dress.
Choose a glitter jacket in a style that suits the length of your dress. A cropped glitter jacket would complement a maxi dress, whereas a long jacket would be fun to pair with a mini dress.
Accessorize to Sparkle and Shine
Jewelry and other accessories are easy ways to add sparkle to your outfit.
4. Statement Earrings
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Let your creative mind go to work by choosing accessories that add sparkle to your winter outfits. A pair of women’s gold earrings would add an elegant sparkle to your favorite little black dress. If you want to enhance the look, consider a delicate bracelet that matches your earrings.
5. Go Big or Go Subtle
Your choice of accessories allows you to express your personality or reflect your mood. Maybe you’ve waited months to show off your new red dress at the yearly office party. A shining nameplate necklace would draw even more attention to your bold ensemble. Stud earrings or small gold hoops are an excellent choice to add a flash of sparkle to a formal outfit.
6. Icy Necklaces
There’s no better time of year to wear a necklace with a subtle design of diamonds or one with diamonds as the main attraction. Think about pairing an icy necklace with a glittery silver jacket or dress to emphasize the sparkle in your outfit. Or, put on a necklace with a few diamonds to complement the look of a glittery handbag or heels.
7. Diamonds, Chains or Both?
Maybe you’d like to wear a selection of jewelry with elements that complement one another. If so, a silver chain with a glittery nameplate necklace complements a pair of silver earrings and a bracelet. A more subtle look would include a thin silver or gold necklace paired with matching stud earrings. Layering gold or silver necklaces gives a dark velvet evening dress instant sparkle. The options are endless!
8. Sparkly Shoes
Sparkly shoes make for the perfect finishing touch to a winter outfit. A pair of sparkling ruby flats is a fun option, whether wearing a black blazer and trousers to a party or jeans to the grocery store. Metallic satin gold or silver slingbacks can easily take the spotlight when worn with a red or green velvet dress to any holiday gathering. Find a handbag that matches your shoes to give your outfit extra flair.
9. Shimmering Makeup
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Don’t forget to add some shimmer to your makeup this winter season. Eyeshadow is available in metallic shades of rose gold, silver, brown, purple, blue and other colors. If you prefer subtle colors for your eye makeup, think about dusting a shimmering blush onto your cheeks. Bright red or pink lipstick gives a quick hint of sparkle to both casual and formal outfits.
10. Sparkly Belts
A sparkly silver belt instantly lifts a black, royal purple or navy-blue dress up a notch. If you’re looking for less sparkle, a thin silver belt or one in a silver chain design are suitable choices.
Of course, there are sparkly belts that can be the highlight of an outfit. A wide belt of gold sequins brightens up a black dress or jumpsuit. A sparkly belt can complement your shoes, jewelry or handbag, helping to bring more visual harmony to your outfit.
Jazz Up Your Winter Outfits
Sometimes, just a few changes to your wardrobe can give your favorite clothing items new life for the season. So, whether you want to go full sparkle or would like to add a bit of brightness to your winter wardrobe, these ideas can help you create winter outfits that are perfect for you!
