Can You Improve Your Refined Style With A Few Small Pieces?

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Most of us have days where we look in the mirror and feel like something's missing from our outfit, but we can't quite put our finger on what that something is. You might just have the basics down, your clothes fit well enough, and your chosen colors work together reasonably well, but the whole look just feels a bit flat or incomplete somehow.
 

It’s the same feeling you get when a meal is missing the salt and pepper. You may wonder why people who dress like you seem a little more elegant or refined. Thankfully, refined style doesn't usually come from buying an entirely new wardrobe or following every trend that comes along. More often than not, having a polished look will be defined by smaller details that might seem tiny on their own but actually have a great impact.

Maybe you’re trying to be a little more formal or get back on the dating scene, or perhaps you just want to feel a little more flashy. All those motivations are completely valid, so let’s explore how to maximize them:

Quality Over Quantity Is The Best Idea

Now, we all have to wear something, so don’t think designer is your only hope. Sometimes, a designer isn’t even as good as off-brand. That being said, buying fewer pieces but choosing ones that are well-made will usually work out better than filling your jewelry box with lots of cheaper options.

If you’re accessorizing, one single, carefully made and unique necklace or pair of earrings can add a little spice to multiple outfits and actually save you money in the long run because you're not constantly replacing things that break or tarnish. The same goes for a better pair of boots or a leather jacket that you can maintain for years.

Go For Pieces You Can Wear In Multiple Contexts

Clothing that can match you from day to night, or from casual to more formal settings, gives you the most value and you can opt for little refirments through that. A chain bracelet might work just as well with jeans and a sweater as it does with a dress for dinner out, for instance. A denim jacket is the perfect balance in autumn when you need something that warms you, or to match it with other clothes on a date.

When trying to find accessories that match your multi-context wardrobe, shopping for sterling silver jewellery online can help you have a baseline of versatility and nice pieces to help add a little nice extra to your current outfit.

Have Clothing & Accessories Fitted

There can be little ways in which ill-fitting clothes or accessories aren’t necessarily a style statement, but can hurt the image you’re trying to present. An oversized watch can look cool for casual or streetwear, but in the office when you’re trying to refine your professional image, it doesn’t go as well.

Having clothes or accessories correctly fitted, even if that’s just resizing rings after you’ve lost weight, could be a good use of your time. It also helps you start fresh knowing that you’re dressing for the you of today.

With this advice, we hope you can more easily improve your refined style with a few small pieces to help out.

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