As of summer 2019, everyday sequins are not only acceptable—they're veritably trendy. Summer sparkles have pervaded designer collections and fast-fashion stores, alike. And they're poised to pervade our closets, too. But summer is about saturation, vibrance, color, you say.
Wear plain black heels or flats for dressier occasions, and plain sneakers or sandals in black or white for casual wear. Low-top, flat sneakers tend to look better with sequin pants than high-tops; try a simple, solid color low-top to finish off a casual outfit with sequin leggings, joggers, or jeans.
For a look that's very straightforward but can be flaunted in a myriad of different ways, try pairing a black sequin blazer with black sequin pants. A pair of black fur heeled sandals immediately lifts up the look. This combo of a white crew-neck sweater and black sequin pants is perfect for casual situations.
When the setting permits off-duty dressing, consider pairing a black turtleneck with black sequin pants. A pair of black leather pumps will bring a fresh twist to an otherwise simple outfit. Teaming a black button down blouse and black sequin pants will cement your styling savvy even on weekend days.
So, first is the top; you could wear a simple T-shirt or tank top for outdoor activities, or one of the newer off-the-shoulder summer tops for a date. If you need to dress up your crop jeans for casual Friday at work (air conditioned office) try adding a nice denim jacket with a silk camisole underneath.
Reach for a black sequin blazer and black sequin pants to pull together an incredibly chic ensemble. A pair of black fur heeled sandals will take an otherwise utilitarian look a classier path. For an off-duty look, try teaming a white crew-neck sweater with black sequin pants — these items go really well together.
DO-IT-YOURSELF: Hit the town with glittery DIY leggings
- Place paper or plastic down as your workspace.
- Lay tights flat on top.
- Using spray adhesive, spray each leg, taking care on knees.
- Very quickly, pour glitter onto tights.
- Wait 20 seconds and pull arms through each legging to separate the two sides.
- Reapply spray adhesive, pour more glitter onto tights.
To achieve this look, wear a black v neck fitted sweater with a pair of silver glitter skinny pants. Pair them with black strappy open toe heels and a silver and black clutch bag to add an elegant touch to the outfit.
For the rest of the look, you can wear gold skinny pants and a black belt to look tall and lean. For the shoes, wear a pair of black ballet flats to keep the outfit clean and simple.
Rock a navy denim shirt with gold pants for both chic and easy-to-achieve outfit. To bring out a classy side of you, complete this look with a pair of black suede ankle boots. This pairing of a white silk dress shirt and gold pants is ideal when you want to feel confident in your outfit.
Goes best with white, red, purple, neutrals, indigo, and black (for silver). Black, red, white, emerald, royal blue, and burgundy go best with gold. Pro tip: Whether you opt for silver or gold shoes, it's best to stay away from bold prints and colors for the rest of your outfit and let the footwear, ahem, shine.
The versatility of a light blue tank and gold pants means you'll always have them on constant rotation. Balance out your outfit with more laid-back footwear, such as this pair of black leather sandals. A navy double breasted blazer looks especially elegant when married with gold pants.
Rock a navy denim shirt with gold pants for both chic and easy-to-achieve outfit. To bring out a classy side of you, complete this look with a pair of black suede ankle boots. This pairing of a white silk dress shirt and gold pants is ideal when you want to feel confident in your outfit.
Gold Jeans. Teaming a light blue denim shirt with gold jeans is a comfortable option. Complement your outfit with a pair of pink suede cowboy boots to make a classic look feel suddenly fresh. When you want to go about your day with confidence in your look, wear an olive shirt jacket with gold jeans.
Probably the favorite combination to wear this holiday season, comes as no surprise that it's my favorite time of the year. Whether you want to shine bright like a diamond, look party perfect or perfectly polished, you can never go wrong with sequins and velvet.
Parade your skills in men's fashion by combining a light blue denim shirt and gold pants for a casual outfit. Complement your outfit with pink suede cowboy boots and off you go looking dashing. One of the best ways to style out such a hard-working menswear item as a black blazer is to pair it with gold pants.
You can wear black, white, nude or gold high heels with your gold sequin mini skirt: Match your clutch with your shoes for a chic look. Remember that a sequin skirt is already a statement piece all by itself, so make sure your accessories complement the skirt as best as possible.
As long as you're abiding by the office dress code and you feel confident and comfortable, you can absolutely wear sequins during the day.
Look for a silhouette that is high waisted and drapes elegantly to a midi length. Turn your sequins into an off-duty favorite by fashioning a half-tuck with a white T-shirt and slipping into a denim jacket and casual kicks. For a festive day-to-night look, pair a striped T-shirt with a silver pencil skirt and heels.
Delicate stud earrings are a better match with a sequin dress than a dramatic chandelier style. If your dress is strapless or features a scoop or V-neck, a simple pendant necklace with a thin chain works well. You can also skip a necklace and wear a single cocktail ring with your dress.
How to Style a Black Sequin Top
- The most obvious choice is to pick an understated black pant.
- For a trendier look a deconstructed pair of jeans, like the JCrew pair or White House Black Market pair below, in a lighter rinse is a great pick.
- For something a bit unexpected but still casual, try a pair of colored pants.
Black heels, sandals & booties are probably my favorite & possibly the best shoes to wear with sequin dresses. With a personal preference for black suede in a classic slinky pump, any black shoe will do. Just as long as it's not any high boot!
Look #6: Ways To Wear A Sequin Skirt — Wear with a solid colored textured sweater and a printed crossbody bag for lunch with friends. Look #7: Ways To Wear A Sequin Skirt — For a preppy look, pair a knee-length sequin skirt with a plaid button up. Wear tucked in, or tie the hem of the shirt.
How to make your skirt more casual
- Pair your skirt with with lose and casual tops.
- Wear brogues or sneakers with your skirt.
- Wear a skirt in a casual fabric like denim.
- Pair your skirt with casual fabrics like denim.
Between glitzy grandmas, pageant queens, Vegas bachelorette parties, and the 1980s, sequins often get a lousy reputation. Sure, they're shiny and jazzy, but they don't have to be tacky. In fact, sequins can look extremely chic when styled in a modern way.
If your sparkly dress/pants/skirt is going to shine, great heels, in the form of pumps, sandals & peep-toes (pick your favorite!) will literally prop you up & make you sparkle at centre stage.
How to Accessorize a Sequin Dress: Go Denim! Don't save your sequin dress for special occasions! You'll get a lot more use out of your dress by styling it in casual ways. Yes, you can wear a sequin maxi dress in daytime!
A natural look on your cheeks and something dramatic on your lips and eyes work well when your dress sparkles. Use dark metallic shades on your eyelids, such as charcoal, turquoise or eggplant. Add black eyeliner and black mascara to finish the look. Then slick on some violet or pink lipstick and you're ready to go.
Similar to wearing white, it will be seen as trying to steal the spotlight—not cool. However, if the wedding you're attending is formal or black-tie, sparkly gowns are usually okay—just don't go too overboard and wear something that could be construed as a wedding dress.
Opt for a rich purple or dark navy matte eyeshadow if you're wearing neutral sequins, such as gold, pewter, ivory or silver. If you have on a more daring color, choose a dark matte gray or deep brown shade to keep the look balanced but still smoky. Sweep the color across your eyelid and into the crease.
Pearls are an ideal option when you want to make sure that your sequin dress looks sophisticated. Wear a pearl choker or princess-length necklace with a strapless, scoop or V-neck dress. Simple pearl stud earrings can also help add some elegance to a sequin dress.
If you remain to be stubborn and insist on wearing something that breaks your skin, you can try protecting your arm with a spray-on liquid bandage or bringing the dress to a tailor and having it's armholes lowered or the sequins removed from the area that rubs against you.
