Making Glittering Style Statements

Some of us glamazons shy away from wearing sequins because we are scared of how we will look in them. We don't want to come out looking like a disco ball. Some of us don't want to draw attention to ourselves because once we wear sequins, there is nowhere to hide just like the cliché, " a goldfish has no place to hide" .However, when done correctly, sequins can be very flattering to a woman's look.
Sequined Jackets
This is a huge trend presently with local fabrics such as Daviva. This sequined trend has been made popular by designers such as Jewel By Lisa. OMG, did her models look heavenly as they shimmered down the runway at the Arise Magazine Fashion Week. Have a good designer make a sequined jacket for you with a good quality fabric and you can wear it over your favorite pair of jeans and a cute camisole for a stylish look. If you feel like flaunting those legs you can wear it over shorts or a pencil shirt.
Sequins For Day
Wearing sequins during the day can be a tricky affair. But if done with elan, it can make you look the best chic at the brunch. Pay attention to the last minute detail for wearing sequins for a day affair. Choose nude or blushed sequined tones and go for matte instead of glossy sequins which reduce the glare from the sequins. Keep accessories to the minimum during the day as your outfit carries enough of it. Transparent, rainbow sequins which glitter in different colors makes a good day wear and highlights the outfit for a glam look. A sequined top teamed up with jeans or pants is a good option for a day look. Add a statement ring or diamond stud earrings to complete the look.
The Classic Sequined Dress
A sequined dress can be worn for both evening and as well as day wear. Opt for bold colors like black, blue and scarlet red for night and pastels, white and silvers for day. Wear the dress with minimal make-up so that the focus remains the dress. Do keep in mind to use tone on tone sequins ie same color sequins as the color of the dress. Black sequins look good on black, blue on blue and red on red. Complete the look with simple accessories.
Accesorizing With Sequins
Sequined clutches, shoes and belts are very trendy. Buy black, silver, gold and bronze for sequined shoes as they complement every color and always look in place. Jazz up your simple dress with a sequined clutch or heels and add sparkle to your look.
Sequins look irresistible whether for an event , party or even for mood-lifting. Glittering, shiny, eye-catching sequins is one trend that never goes out of style. Sequins shimmer on dresses and make a style statement on jackets, tops and skirts. Never overkill the look to get the ultimate bling. Always, remember to do one sequined item at a time. Go on, make that glittering, style statement.

Culled from Life & StyleSavvy with Susan Ikhine Column,City People Magazine.