Shine is back with a vengeance, and sequins are making a splash in looks. Learn how to use sequins and combine key pieces with the shine of sequins.
If there’s one thing in fashion that never changes, it’s precisely the possibility of transforming trends. Nothing is definitive in this universe. In this way, a trend can go from strength to strength and come back even stronger later. An example of this is sequins. However, despite having come back with everything, many people are still afraid of going all out and making a mistake in their choice. Fortunately, this trend is super versatile, and you can use sequins even on a daily basis.
That’s right, the shine of sequins is simply beautiful, and it doesn’t need to be reserved just for special occasions, such as wedding parties, graduation parties, etc. The texture and shine of sequins can be used as allies to transform a casual look into something completely new and stylish. And best of all, you can use sequins in your own style, you just need to know the best way to balance the shine with the other pieces.
Today, sequins are found in a wide range of pieces, far beyond dresses and skirts traditionally made for the evening. There are pants, shorts, jackets, blouses, coats and a wide variety of accessories made from sequins, all made to add charm and shine to your look, be it special or everyday. After all, everyone wants to shine, right?
Therefore, today we will learn how to use sequins and check out tips and look inspirations for you to bet on this bib trend.
The sequin trend
Sequin is an embroidery made with sequins, which derives its name from the French term “pailleté”. In the past, a long time ago, sequins were used exclusively by the nobility, adorning royal clothes.
However, at the end of the 20th century, the shine of sequins became popular among another type of royalty, pop royalty. Singer Michael Jackson was responsible for bringing the shine of sequins to the rest of the world. In the beginning, sequins only shined on the catwalks of major fashion weeks and since then they have always been among the main trends of the fashion seasons.
Initially, shiny pieces made of sequins were more suited to evening and formal events. Therefore, many people still tend to see sequin pieces as very exaggerated and flashy. But as fashion is increasingly democratic, shiny pieces have also gained their place in simpler, everyday looks.
Far beyond party fashion, sequins are everywhere, on the catwalks, in shop windows and on the streets. Today the range of clothing with sequins is huge, the sparkles are on every piece, from dresses to pants, leggings, t-shirts, jackets, cardigans, shoes, and all types of accessories. If you were only used to one type of sequins, those in gold or silver, know that today the trend comes in other varied and even colorful tones. In other words, there is sequins for all tastes and styles.
How to wear sequins
To begin with, there aren’t many secrets when it comes to making combinations, whether it’s sequins or any other trend, the important thing is to find a point of balance in your look. For example, if the focus of the brightness of your look is on the skirt or pants, the ideal is to combine a blouse and shoes in more neutral colors. After all, no one wants a very busy and exaggerated production, right?
For those looking for a more relaxed style, you can combine a sequin blouse or jacket with distressed jeans or shorts to break up the shine of the sequins. For more informal looks, like for everyday life, the bet is on sequins in lighter tones, and another piece with applications.
The use of sequin jackets and coats is permitted, the tip is to combine them with more basic clothing items, such as neutral blouses and pants, such as white, black and gray, leaving the highlight of the entire look to the sequins. Sequin pants are also free, but in this case the ideal is to mix them with smoother pieces, to maintain balance.
For evening events, sequins are a great choice. At night, brightness doesn’t have many restrictions. Therefore, the ideal is to bet on different sparkles and textures to create a glamorous combination, finishing with modern accessories and high heels.
Look inspirations
And finally, we selected some glamorous looks to inspire you when wearing sequins. Check out:
Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out the timeless trend of candy colors.
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