Do you think sequins belong only at the New Year’s party? Not anymore. Daytime affairs, running errands, going to the office or meeting with friends for coffee are good moments to wear sequins or shiny clothes. The secret is to wear sequins less conventionally in the daytime to make them pleasant and not make you feel out of place. Would you be afraid of wearing such a shiny garment if you were not attending a party? Would you worry about what people would say?
Worry not about people’s opinions, they don’t live your life and don’t pay your bills. Feel comfortable in your skin and wear all your best clothes any day, any hour of the day. Celebrate your life, as life will celebrate you back. Know that you are one of a kind and that your expression of originality can be an example for those who might not know how to do it.
Lately, I have worn sequins in the daytime very often. The sun’s reflection on the sequins projected on various surfaces feels energetic, as if I am bringing light, perhaps it is my perception, but all the bad energies, if any, bounce back and return to where they came from. It feels abundant, elegant and casual.
Here, I am wearing the same red sequin pants casually with a white T-shirt, a white sleeveless gilet and white trainers. Below, the red pants become smart casual with a houndstooth jacket and red velvet shoes (sabot).
Contrasts create an element of interest and build a great style, especially if it reflects your personality.
Here the apple green oversized sweatshirt pairs well with the large gold pants and golden/white trainers.
The tiger jewellery pin on my shoulder is such a kick and a conversation starter. The Chita bangles seem to go along with the green apple top and the gold pants.
I can turn the same gold pants into a smart casual outfit with a blue top, a gold buttoned blue jacket and blue velvet shoes. The same Chita bangles seem to like this outfit as well.
As you can see, I can build a few different outfits with only these two shiny pants that some time ago would have been relegated to the holiday season.
For the visit to a Japanese garden, I combined a champagne sequin top with cream-coloured jeans, gold/white trainers and leopard accessories.
The same glittered top with all the leopards became a super casual outfit to make an impression even if you run around for the most mundane activity.
The video below is a story about how important it is to celebrate your life, just don’t wait for that special party to wear your best. Ciao,
Valentina
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Valentina Cirasola is an interior-fashion consultant, author of 6 published books, a storyteller, and a blogger of many years. Her books are non-fictional practical ideas to apply in the home, fashion, cooking and travel.
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