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6 Effortlessly Chic Ways to Wear Sequins Everyday

Brace yourself. You're about to start seeing sequins all over your timeline. As soon as Fashion Month ended, celebrities started giving the trend a try.

I'm talking about the same dazzling embellishments that are always a red-carpet winner. But now, sequins are starting to pop up in street-style looks, too. Fashion girls are taking note from the Spring shows and giving their sequin designs a casual makeover that actually looks amazing even when the sun is out.

From ultra chic camis to all-over shine minis, there's no reason you can't glam up your day, every day, with a little statement-making sequins. The main rule to follow is to keep it minimal and chic. It's all about mixing in laid-back essentials. Your go-to basics—like button-down shirts, jeans, and flats—are key to pulling off the daytime sequin look.

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Edgy Glamour

When all you need is a sequin jacket to add some sparkle to your outfit... Black jeans and a white T-shirt never looked so good! If you're feeling it for the office, a sequin blazer always looks glamorous; wear it with a crisp white shirt, elegant trousers and my “I mean business” Loren tote, and you're ready to shine in the boardroom.

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The T-shirt and jeans combo

Who said baseball tees are just for the park? Wear a baseball sequin T-Shirt with light-wash denim and make this your weekend uniform. This is the way to do sequins for everyday wear. I would pair this outfit with a leather crossbody bag. I love how the leather adds a second texture to the outfit, removing some of the focus from the sequin sleeves.

 
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Day to Night

If you didn't think you could wear sequins for work, think again. This crisp white blouse with a chic sequined skirt is a perfect pairing. Plus add a clutch and this outfit can easily translate into the perfect date-night or post-work drinks look. 

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Skirt it up

Whether you're a mini, midi or maxi skirt kind of girl, dress up simple T-shirts, jumpers and shirts with your favourite sequin skirt. Add a bucket bag or ballet flats to this outfit for an effortlessly chic and modern look.

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Jogging in style

Team a pair of sequin trousers with a slogan T-shirt and trainers for a very relaxed take on the trend with a midi Amalfi tote.

 
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Style tip

Or why not go preppy chic like Jenna Lyons and wear your sequin joggers with a boatneck stripy tee and heels? Either way, it's a knockout everyday pairing! 

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All or nothing

And then there are those days, when you just need to go a little crazy... Go ahead, throw all the rules out of the window and go all out. That's when this head-to-toe sequin number should come out of the closet. Keep your accessories to a minimum and let the sparkle take centre stage!

 
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The Fine Print

DO: Choose one statement piece to carry your look. Pairing something uber-glam, like a sequined jacket, with something totally casual, like distressed jeans, is an effortless and modern way to do sequins in a chic way.

DON'T: Get carried away with the glam factor. The easiest way to look like a 9-year-old Texas beauty queen is to wear your hair in a heavily-shellacked 'do, pile on the sparkly eyeshadow, and accessorize with a metallic clutch and shoes. There is nothing subtle about body glitter. Resist the urge to bedazzle with abandon and trust me, you'll be effortlessly chic.

I encourage you to go and get your sparkle on!

Ciao for now,

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