The right accessories will enhance your outfit to create a more complete, eye-catching appearance. And while you can wear accessories year-round, they are particularly beneficial when worn during the winter. The cold weather and seasonal transition associated with this time of year offers the perfect opportunity for fashion-conscious individuals like yourself to reevaluate your wardrobe. Assuming you plan to wear a leather jacket this winter, you should follow these dos and don’ts of accessorizing your leather jacket.
Do Wear Matching Footwear
A good rule of thumb to follow when accessorizing your leather jacket is to wear footwear in the same color as your jacket. If you’re sporting a black leather jacket, for example, your shoes shoes or boots should be black as well. If you’re wearing a brown leather jacket, they should be brown. Following this rule will help you create a more cohesive outfit in which your leather jacket flows naturally with your footwear.
Don’t Wear Too Much Jewelry
There’s nothing wrong with accessorizing your leather jacket with jewelry. On the contrary, wearing a jewelry adds a new dynamic to your appearance while complimenting your clothes in the process. You should, however, avoid wearing too much jewelry. There’s no need to wear a half-dozen pieces of jewelry. Instead, try to limit the number of pieces you wear to about three. You might want to wear a necklace, earrings and a ring, for example. Wearing four or more pieces of a jewelry tends to draw attention away from your clothes while creating an overly messy appearance in the process.
Do Choose Warm Fabrics
When choosing accessories to wear with your leather jacket this winter, consider the amount of warmth and protection from the elements that they offer. The temperature can quickly drop during the winter. It might be lukewarm and sunny during the day. Once the sun goes down, however, so does the mercury. You can keep warm and comfortable during the winter, however, by accessorizing your leather jacket with warm fabrics. A thick wool scarf, for instance, is guaranteed to keep you warm. You can also wear gloves or mittens to protect your hands from the cold weather.
Don’t Wear Mismatching Accessories
It’s important that you choosing matching accessories to wear with your leather jacket this winter. Unfortunately, many people overlook this piece of advice and, instead, wear accessories that clash with one another. Wearing a pair of black gloves with a brown scarf will result in a clashing appearance, as these two colors don’t work when worn together. To create the best possible image, strategically choose winter accessories that match one another. They don’t have to necessarily feature the same color, but they should match without clashing or otherwise creating a negative appearance.
Do Go for Quality Over Quantity
It’s Not the amount of accessories you wear this winter that matters most. Rather, it’s the quality of your accessories. Just one or two high-quality, name-brand fashion accessories will prove far more valuable in enhancing your appearance than a half-dozen or more low-quality, generic-brand accessories. Therefore, you should focus on fewer, higher quality accessories when creating your winter outfits.
Don’t Wear The Same Accessories Too Many Times
Of course, you shouldn’t wear the same accessories too many times this winter. So, how many times can you wear the same accessory? It varies depending on the type of accessories, the occasion and other factors. However, it’s usually best to change your accessories at least once every three days. You can wear the same accessory or accessories on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, for example. On Thursday, however, you should change up your outfit to include other accessories. By switching up your accessories, you’ll create a more eye-catching and dynamic appearance that ultimately enhances your self-image
Do Clean Your Accessories
Regardless of what type of accessories you wear with your leather jacket this winter, you should invest the necessary time and energy into cleaning them. Over time, accessories will accumulate dirt and debris. And if you don’t clean them, they’ll look dingy and degraded. You can protect your accessories from such harm by cleaning them on a regular basis. Keep in mind that different types of accessories require different steps to clean. You can typically clean a scarf, for example, by placing it in the washing machine with laundry detergent. You can clean jewelry, on the other hand, by soaking it in vinegar. It doesn’t matter what type of accessories you wear this winter; just remember to clean them on a regular basis so that they’ll have a positive impact on your outfit and appearance.
Don’t Wear Faux Leather Accessories
Faux leather accessories typically cost less genuine accessories of the same type, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are a smart investment. On the contrary, you’ll probably spend more money on faux leather accessories when you’re forced to repair or replace them. This is because faux leather is more likely to degrade and break than real, genuine leather. Whether you’re accessorizing your winter outfit with leather gloves, a leather handbag, a leather wristwatch, etc., make sure that it’s made of genuine leather. Accessories made of real leather cost more than those made of fake or faux leather, but they’ll last longer while offering a higher level of utility in the process.
Do Wear Easy-to-Remove Accessories
Finally, consider the ease of which you can remove your winter fashion accessories. Why is this important? Well, you’ll probably be cold when walking outside during the winter, thereby requiring warm accessories like a scarf and gloves. When you get indoors, though, you may want to remove these accessories. Most fashion accessories are designed so that the wearer can easily remove them. But some aren’t so easy to remove — and these are the accessories that you’ll want to avoid wearing. To create a stylish, comfortable image, choose winter accessories that are easy to remove