What makes dresses sparkle

Whatever you have planned for November and December, chances are that you'll want a couple of extra-special dresses. Why not choose something sparkly? Here are some of the top reasons to try a sequinned, beaded, or shiny dress - as if you needed convincing! If you feel uncomfortable with the idea of being overdressed, this is the perfect time of year to try out sequins.

Of course, you can wear sequins at any time of year, but the festive season is definitely a time when it's more socially acceptable to wear head to toe sparkle with extra glitter.

It may not be a scientific fact, but it's definitely true. Putting on a sparkly, sequin covered dress is bound to make you feel just a little more optimistic. Try it for yourself! Even a subtle touch of glitter, on your nails or on a cute sweater, can make your day brighter. For decadent, classy, truly elegant glamor, no decade can beat the 's. The right beaded or sequinned dress conjures up that vintage style without looking like a costume. What more could you ask for? Unlike some other festive trends like Christmas sweaters , sparkles and sequins can be sophisticated and elegant.

They are the perfect way to bring a little seasonal style to a fancy event without looking inappropriate or out of place. Especially, when the reflector even breaks the light into all colors of the rainbow. Sparkling is too fascinating than to be worn just for holidays, at the opera or theater, for going out.

The following photos show outfit inspirations how to wear sparkle during the day. They all have one thing in common. The sparkling piece is combined with everyday pieces. Here are my five tips how to wear sparkle during the day without looking over-the-top or like trying too hard. Sequins are a great way to immitate the display of light vs. Ever since I drove down the autoroute du solei in spring at age 19, I am in love with the play of light and shadow.

In springtime in the Interior, sunny days produce a light and shadow display like in the Provence. However, while sycamores cause the shadows on the streets of southern France, in Alaska, black and white spruce, birch, and alder cause shadows on icy roads. Furthermore, in Alaska, the Sun is much lower in the sky than in southern France. However, including the long subarctic twilight, now the time of daylight already exceed that of darkness despite the official date of spring onset is still about a week to go.

Due to the low sun zenith angle in the subarctic, the shadows are also much longer than they are in southern France in spring. Another big difference are the temperatures and hence how to dress.

The look above features a black sequin top — another form of light and shadow ;. The plaid blouse under a black cotton cardigan with a black leather pencil skirt, black tights, Harley Davidson booties, and a blue and green necklace picks up the colors of the plaid shirt. Sequins, stripes, and leather together? Why not? This combination is one of my favorite Casusal Friday outfits.

However, much of the modern appeal can easily boil down to one very simple factor: the internet. Designers are reacting to this strategically, and are more aware than ever of how their work is viewed through a digital lens. Despite the widespread popularity of the trend, it's important to note the marked difference between those people who are drawn to sparkly items and those who are not.

Dawnn Karen, a brand consultant and fashion psychologist who teaches at the Fashion Institute of Technology, explains the concept in further detail. She levels that, as humans, we are attracted to shiny things because we have an innate desire for water, but the real-time impact of wearing something sparkly depends on the value that we attribute to it.

In that sense, sparkle evokes some sense of optimism and hope that good things are about to come. Susan Miller — aka fashion's favorite astrologer — adds some scintillatingly starry insight: "Sparkle helps us rise above the mundane and brings us into the realms of dreams," she says.

Other signs that adore it are Cancer and Aquarians, like Paris Hilton. Leo is open to the dramatic glamor of sequins. Never miss the latest fashion industry news.

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