Choosing the right fashion accessories can make or break your look. Here are some tips and tricks on how to use jewelry and shoes to give yourself a slimmer silhouette.

Picking a Necklace: When wearing necklaces, pick a medium length necklace with small to medium gemstones and/or beads. Shorter necklaces tend to bring more attention to your neck, which you may want to avoid. And if the necklace is too long, it accentuates a large bust line. So stick with a medium length necklace with medium sized beads or gemstones. Another tip is to wear square or rectangular pendants instead of circular shaped pendants. Wearing a circular pendant with a round body type tends to accentuate your weight.

Earrings: Wearing long dangly earrings tends to make your face appear slimmer by elongating the lines of your face. Remember that when you wear long statement earrings, you should wear a simple necklace. Wearing two bold pieces of jewelry generally looks too busy.

Belts: Wear a slim to medium-width belt – fabric belts are fine too. A belt instantly defines a waist line and gives the impression of an hour glass figure. Some fashion experts say that a thin belt is best for a larger waist line, and others say that a medium-width belt high on the waist has the same effect. Another tip is to wear a belt with a large buckle, This will shape your waist a bit more. If possible, wear a belt with a square buckle – as we mention above, circular shapes make you look rounder so square buckles tend to work better.

Shoes: To give your legs a longer, slender look – wear heels. As with wearing long earrings, heels instantly make your legs look slim. Wear thin heels rather than chunky heels. Chunky heels makes you look shorter so it defeats the purpose. Another tip is to wear dark colored shoes. This typically works well with shorter dresses since it shows your legs. When wearing pants, shorter or chunkier heels would work as well.

But remember, whatever you wear should make you feel good. Dressing up is all about expressing yourself. Wearing what makes you feel good gives you confidence. No fashion advice or trend should suggest otherwise.

Ash Moosa is founder of Outfit Additions, a womens fashion gifts and accessories store. View the collection of silk accessories and jewelry.