50 Ways to Wear Accessories

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This sparkling celebration of accessories from the author of the 50 Ways to Wear series offers top-notch tips for rocking statement pieces—think earrings, bracelets, hats, belts, purses, and more—in unexpected ways. Learn how to accessorize any outfit for a snowy day, a fancy event, a job interview. With fun illustrations that show how to achieve each look, advice on different ways to wear each featured item and style, and tips on mixing and matching different items, patterns, and prints, 50 Ways to Wear Accessories is a must-have resource to optimize any wardrobe and head out the door with panache. Cover Title Copyright CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CARING FOR YOUR ACCESSORIES STORING YOUR ACCESSORIES THE LOOKS 1. THE FROSTING: How to Wear Earrings 2. THE NORTHERN LIGHTS: How to Wear Hair Accessories 3. THE CATCH OF THE DAY: How to Pick Out Glasses 4. THE SPOTLIGHT KEEPER: How to Wear Makeup as an Accessory 5. THE MADE IN THE SHADE: How to Wear a Hat in Hot Weather 6. THE UNLIKELY HERO: How to Wear a Hat in Cold Weather 7. THE TRIPLE CROWN: How to Dress Up with a Hat 8. THE CARMENCITA: How to Accessorize with Flowers 9. THE HEAD OF THE CLASS: How to Wear a Necklace 10. THE QUEEN BEE: How to Wear a Brooch 11. THE BRILLIANT SUN RISING: How to Wear Multiple Bracelets 12. THE TIMEPIECE: How to Wear a Watch 13. THE DESERT ROSE: How to Wear Rings 14. THE PARLOR GAMES: How to Wear Gloves 15. THE GROUND SWELL: How to Wear Pearls 16. THE FIZZY POP: How to Wear Diamonds 17. THE ORACLE: How to Wear Heirloom Jewelry 18. THE SPEAKEASY SHIMMY: How to Wear a Faux Fur Stole 19. THE DANDY: How to Wear a Tie 20. THE ROCKABILLY: How to Accessorize with Ribbon 21. THE DEAL MAKER: How to Wear a Belt 22. THE RISE IN RANKS: How to Wear a Belt with Outerwear 23. THE STYLE WIZARD: How to Tuck a Long Belt 24. THE SIDECAR: How to Accessorize with a Handbag 25. THE CITY SLICKER: How to Accessorize with a Backpack 26. THE TOOTHPICK FAIRY: How to Wear Tights 27. THE PIED PIPER: How to Wear Socks 28. THE QUICK-CHANGE ARTIST: How to Accessorize a Black Dress 29. THE CIRCULATION DESK: How to Accessorize Glasses 30. THE MS. MIX-A-LOT: How to Wear Jewelry with a Scarf 31. THE ALCHEMIST: How to Mix Metals 32. THE COMBO BOMB-O: How to Pair Shoes with a Bag 33. THE BRIGHT FLIGHT: How to Accessorize a Monochromatic Look 34. THE KINGDOM: How to Accessorize Animal Prints 35. THE SIGHTSEER: How to Accessorize Stripes 36. THE LIGHT DANCE: How to Accessorize Metallics 37. THE POWER FLOWER: How to Accessorize Florals 38. THE PASSION FRUIT: How to Accessorize with Color 39. THE DIZZY SPELL: How to Mix Prints 40. THE FIRST CROCUS: How to Accessorize in Spring 41. THE CHERRY BOMBE: How to Accessorize in Summer 42. THE GRANNY SMITH: How to Accessorize in Fall 43. THE HOT TODDY: How to Accessorize in Winter 44. THE PINNING UP: How to Dress Up an Outfit with Accessories 45. THE PARTY IN THE VALLEY: How to Dress Down an Outfit with Accessories 46. THE ODALISQUE: How to Accessorize Loungewear 47. THE WOMAN WHO WILL: How to Accessorize When Making a Professional First Impression 48. THE STRIKING STRANGER: How to Accessorize When Making a Personal First Impression 49. THE ELEGANZA: How to Accessorize for a Dress Code 50. THE EVERLASTING BLISS: How to Accessorize According to Mood HISTORICAL TIMELINE 30,000 BC: 23,000 BC: 2500 BC: 2000–1300 BC: 1700–1100 BC: 1800–500 BC: 900–400 BC: 322 BC: 27 BC: 529 AD: ELEVENTH CENTURY: 1204: THIRTEENTH CENTURY: EARLY FOURTEENTH CENTURY: LATE FOURTEENTH CENTURY: 1492: 1498: SIXTEENTH CENTURY: SEVENTEENTH CENTURY: EIGHTEENTH CENTURY: 1720: 1785: EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY: 1822: MID-NINETEENTH CENTURY: 1865: 1870S: 1893: 1900: 1900: 1903: 1908: 1910: 1910: 1922: 1920S: 1930S: 1930: 1932: 1940S: 1947: 1950S: 1953: 1956: 1960S: 1962: 1967: 1970S: 1977: 1980S: 1981: 1985: 1990: 2000S: 2018 AND BEYOND: READING LIST ACKNOWLEDGMENTS