Glitterize!!!!! How to Wear Sequins and Glitter Without Looking Weird
A few days ago, my Mom made a statement that horrified me—“ I can’t buy that because it has sequins.” When probed further, she told me that one of her magazine articles noted that after a certain age, you should avoid sequins.
As an almost thirty-year-old, I was horrified. First of all, I love sequins. But second, since when did trends only apply to certain age groups? I think that any trend, anything you truly love in fashion, can be pulled off at any age—as long as you keep it within reason.
So, from the sequin and glitter girl herself, here are some tips for how to incorporate sparkle into your wardrobe and style without looking like a disco ball, a bag lady, or a twelve-year-old girl.
Accent plain clothes with a pop of sequins
An all-over sequined dress may be a bit much unless you are eighteen or are at a New Year’s Eve party. However, we all have those plain sweaters or shirts that have a deep V. Instead of putting a plain cami underneath, try putting a sparkly, sequined tank top underneath. This will give you a pop of the trend without looking overdone. If you keep the sequined tank neutral, it will really make it look manageable, even in the corporate world. These tanks are from Old Navy and were about $10. I also have them in hot pink, turquoise, and royal blue for days I really want to play up the sequins.
Add some shimmer to your makeup
I remember the days when I would go to Claire’s and buy tubes of glitter to plaster on my face. There was even glitter hairspray. I am not a proponent of glitterizing your face and hair, but I do think you can add some sparkle. My top picks are Too Faced blush, which has just a perfect amount of teeny, tiny glitter specs to give you some shimmer. I also like Bare Minerals “Secret Radiance,” an all-over face product that is like a mineral veil.
Your nails
Not feeling the glitter/sequin trend in your wardrobe? Move it to your nails. You know I’m a fan of Jamberry, and this is their July stylebox color. Even if you paint your nails, try painting just one nail in pure glitter to give it a pop.
Your shoes
Shoes are a great place to add sequins if you’re not super confident about the trend. These flats are from JC Penney’s and were only around $10. Penney’s has a great selection of cheap, comfortable shoes in their hanging flats section, so check it out.
Headbands
If you have long hair that you wear up, spice up your updo with a sparkley headband. Worried about looking like you are five? Keep the headband neutral, or find one that just has a single glittery gem. I’m not a morning person, so I have many days where I just throw my hair into a crappy bun. Add a headband and you will get instant compliments. In fact, I get more hair compliments on days I have a terrible, frizzy bun and a headband than on days I tediously straighten it. Be sure to keep all other jewelry to a minimum so you don’t look overdone.
And, if you’re feeling the sequin trend . . . just go for it! There is no age limit on fashion. End of story.
Show off your favorite sequined or glittering items below!
Lindsay Detwiler, Voice of Innocence
