Late Summer Style – It’s All About Wearing More To Stay Cool
July 24, 2014
By Brian Maynor
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For most of us getting dressed during July and August is all about finding the least amount we can wear that is still presentable, but style aficionados know this is the biggest fashion mistake we can make.
Summer style begins and ends with the accessories and the small details you add to your outfit. Summer clothes tend to be ubiquitous. Everyone from teenagers to grandparents can throw on a maxi dress or basic white t-shirt and jeans. How you style it, i.e. the accessories you choose, it what keeps your look age appropriate and unique so you stand apart from everyone else.
Here are some of my favorite summer accessories that will work with any outfit in your summer wardrobe:
1. Earrings. Don’t be afraid to break out the crystal statement earrings. They quickly and easily dress up a t-shirt and shorts. Plus you don’t need any other big pieces since they are the main accessory item.
2. Necklaces. Layered necklaces are a great way to add a lot of visual weight to your top without the actual weight of extra fabric and embellishments. This makes them perfect for hot weather.
Guys feel free to thrown on a necklace as well. With swimsuits or peeking out from under your opened collar, longer pendant necklaces are a great way to focus attention to that chest you’ve been working hard to build up all year.
3. Bracelets. From stacked bangles to statement cuffs and everything in between bracelets are the best way to dress up a bare arm.
4. Hats. Not only do they protect your face from the sun, hats give your outfit that finishing touch of a third piece. Since they do trap body heat, you want to make sure the hat is unlined, lightweight and breathable.
5. Bags. Clutch bags are not just for evenings anymore. From larger envelope to embellished boxes, clutches were a huge part of this runway shows for both men and women. Another option is the backpack, just not the JanSport ones from your youth. Add color, texture and playfulness to your outfit without weighing down your shoulders or forearm.
6. Shoes. We all love a statement shoe and know they can make or break your outfit. Fortunately there are now statement shoes in every style; from espadrilles and loafers to heels and oxfords you can find the perfect shoe to fit your need and occasion that is also fun.
During the winter it is easier to be a little sloppier because you can just hide it under another layer, but not in the summer. Wearing less means everything you wear matters.
I am always curious to hear some of your weekend wardrobe dilemmas and challenges. Please send your comments and questions to [email protected]. Also find each of these storyboards at http://brianmaynor.polyvore.com with links to purchase each item.
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About Brian Maynor
Brian Maynor has built a reputation as one of the leading style coaches in the Southeast and is quickly expanding his eponymous company, BRIAN MAYNOR and his FIND, FLATTER & FLAUNT line of image consulting services. A professional with a fresh, upbeat and down-to-earth personality and boundless creative energy, he works frequently with with local celebrities; Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations; modeling agencies; fashion designers; production companies; record labels; media and individuals. A regular contributor to various fashion blogs and online communities, Brian Maynor is one of the most trusted and recognized style experts in the region, utilizing his education and training as a broadcast journalist to serve as a style lecturer, emcee, and commentator for over a decade. He has appeared at fashion shows, expos, and charity fundraisers, as well as events with big brands like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Chico’s and Macy’s. His approach is innovative, creative and fashion-forward, balancing fresh, modern styles with classic pieces to keep one’s look grounded. To learn more, visit http://www.brianmaynor.com.
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