So far, any dressing style that made you appear confident, imparted capability and made you assertive was considered power dressing. But professions are no more confined to just a few sectors unlike in the past; with emerging fields, power dressing has opted for certain changes that reflect chiefly from the accessories.

A few qualities these accessories must possess apart from a smart look is an understated elegance, simplicity in designs and a reflection of the wearer’s personality in positive. These can only be achieved when the designs are less fussy or not the usual over-the-top ones, yet flexible enough to comply with more or less enforced dress codes.

Among the precious metals, it’s gold (yellow, rose or white), silver and platinum that are considered the best materials for power accessories; next it’s pearl and even wood if you are bold enough to sport it. Apart from the rings and the earrings (never nose rings or any other type of body piercing), these are the materials that also double up as brooches and even as charms that can be attached on your bag. These are the modern jewellery that old-school professionals considered party wear. (more…)