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F a s h i o n F e a t u r e s

YOU MAY have your eye on the perfect outfit for your friend's wedding or gradua tion day. Or perhaps you have bought the dream dress already and are busy think ing what type of hat or jewellery it needs to set it off to its best advantage
Or maybe you have a wardrobe full of potentially suitable ensembles but feel they look a bit jaded and faded. Some new accessories may be all you need to give that classy number a new lease of life. Accessories are the key to revitalising outfits. Simple touches can update a look and take you from one season to the next with panache. They are the perfect way of adding colour, wit, and glitz to a basic outfit and they offer great scope for individuality. You only need to look at the world's fashion plates to see how they manage to look sensational by simply donning a brooch or choosing the right earrings, or belt. t6 complement their outfits. The late Diana Princess of Wales cut a dash in her elegant designer hats and seamed tights while Fergie, the Duchess ol York, breathed new life into the black velvet bow. Other 1 glamorous women use stylish handbags or eye-catching jewellery as their trade^ marks today. The great thing about accessories is ^ that they need not cost the earth. In fact, most do not and can be updated regularly which means your wardrobe can be dressed up or down to meet every fashion challenge.

new lease of life for clothes
dressy daytime look. The hat, belt, tights, and bag could all be a bright shade which would contrast beautifully with
WISE BUYS
Jewellery. Gold jewellery suits those with wan tones while silver will suit cool ones. A simple gold or silver chain and matching earrings will add a touch of class to any ensemble, whatever the occasion. Traditionally, drop earrings, diamante, and crys tal have been worn in the evenings or for special occasion wear. But, with the line between day and evening becoming increasingly blurred, you can get away with wearing these at any time. Pearls always look good on any age-group and can lend sobriety or class to any garment. Costume jewellery can add a splash of colour to either understated outfits or more casual looks. Coco Chanel in the 1930s showed how costume jewellery could turn heads and this effect remains true today. Remember, avoid large, dangly earrings if you are small. The same advice applies to long beads.

IMAGE CHANGE
can use accessories to dramatically change your image. You can go from day to night, from city to country look, or from a casual to a glamorous style, all with the skilful use of a few well chojen pieces. Experts advise that you pay special attention to your bags and shoes and the colours and textures you choose. Then, add a few pieces of stunning jew ellery. The essential accessory collection features primary and accent accessories. The former includes*louses. shins, tops, jumpers, t-shirts, and cardigans. Accent accessories include shoes, tights, belts, scarves, bags, hats, and jewellery, eep your accessories simple if you to want to create a Choose evening accessories in gold or silver.

DOS
* The plainer your dress or suit, the more jewellery you can wear * If you have a small waist, always belt it in to make the most of it Rings draw attention to your hands so only wear them if your fingers are long and shapely and your nails are fit to be seen ' Wear white shoes only in the summer and if you are long-legged and lean because they attract attention to your feet I* Slim, medium heels will help make your legs look longer * Before you buy a new bag, check it will hold everything you need * Stripes and stitched pleats are flattering for fuller figures but make sure to steer clear of horizontal stripes

Watches are an important accessory. Even those who scorn other types of jewellery are likely to own a watch. Opt for a classic gold or silver bracelet design, this works best with most looks. If you are pear shaped, keep darker clothes for the lower half of your body Choose a watch too which is in proportion to your Be prepared to pay a litde more for clothes that do not skimp on cut frame - a dainty one will best suit a petite slim j* A chiffon scarf is an ideal way to add style and colour to an outfit hand whereas a fuller faced or oval watch will look '* Good foundation garments help your figure so splash out on a well fitted bra good on a fuller framed woman. * Tops with short, tight sleeves will squash tlabby arms so opt for a looser cut to disguise | this.