Stylish Additions for Street Savvy Outfits

How Layering Pieces Can Create a Street Chic Look

Lisa White ISSA & AFPA CPT
After rummaging through the closet an outfit jumps out at you. A cami, long sleeve fitted button down cardigan, leggings and mid calf stilettos complete the outfit. Or does it? Sometimes no matter the outfit is seems something is missing. Perhaps it's as simple as several bangles or the wrong style of shoes. It doesn't take much to update your look and create a bold statement with a street savvy layering piece. Any of one of these can highlight your personal style by making your simple fashion statement over the top and very stylish.

Bold handbags make an instant statement to any outfit. Solid colors or patterns are available to really complete any outfit. Bold and big are very hot trends in the hand bag scene. Macy's carries an Ed Hardy, Peace Corp Pablo Tote that is very eye catching. The bag is made of canvas and decorated with a peace sign with skulls in the center.

Bold, chunky scarves or bright wraps can be the needed addition to complete an outfit. This season all styles are available but chunky scarves and wraps really make a statement when layered over an ordinary coat. Overstock.com carries a great selection of wraps and scarves for very affordable prices

Finding the right denim jacket can make all the difference in the finishing touches of an ensemble. Whether it be cropped or regular length a denim jacket can be very fashionable. A denim jacket with a seamed body is very flattering and can be layered over tunics, button downs, sweaters, fitted t's and tanks. The choices are limitless. This style of jacket is available at Metrostyle.com.

A fur vest is a simple accessory that can be used to replace the everyday jacket. Cropped or long; a fur vest can be found to suit any individual style and body shape. Neiman Marcus carries a short v-neck vest made of badger hair. For those who would prefer wearing faux fur New York and Company carries a very similar style. This vest is a bit longer but still maintains the same theme with a v-neck and similar color.

Lastly, a low slung belt can be the just the right touch to complete any look. Baggy and fitted sweaters and nearly any other style top can look very chic when finished with a low slung belt. In colder climates a low slung belt can make a wool coat or heavy cardigan create the illusion of a smaller waist. TJMaxx and Marshalls carry an assortment of belts including Michael Kors, Guess and Nine West.

Macy's

Overstock.com

New York and Company

Metrostyle

Neiman Marcus

Published by Lisa White ISSA & AFPA CPT - Featured Contributor in Health & Wellness

White is the owner of www.cptlisamwhite.com; a health and wellness site. She is an ISSA certified personal trainer, as well as an AFPA pre- and post natal exercise specialist. White freelances for Yahoo! Spo...  View profile

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  • Mallory Collier1/6/2010

    Great suggestions. Thanks for sharing. :)

  • Bobbi Leder12/30/2009

    I just came back from shopping with my mom. I'm not sure how "stylish" I am, but at least some of my pieces will be up to date.

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