Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and thought, “Hey, this outfit looks OK. It’s nothing great, but it will do?” Well, STOP. It’s time to start feeling excited and confident in every single outfit you wear. A remarkable piece like this statement ring may be what your outfits are missing.

Outfit Details: Banana Republic Cardigan, Loft Tank, Madewell Jeans, TJ Maxx Flats (similar), Stella & Dot Earrings, Ring Set and Statement Ring

As a stylist, I always recommend starting every outfit with a statement piece. That one piece you wake up in the morning and think, “Gosh, I’d really love to wear _____ today.” It doesn’t matter if it’s earrings, fun shoes or even a statement ring. Adding a piece that’s worthy of compliments makes an outfit stylish.

Why Statement Pieces Matter

Think about it. Have you ever gone out of your way to compliment someone wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans? Maybe. But in most cases, probably not. What makes someone drawn to leaving a friendly, “Hey, I love your_____,” is a remarkable piece — something unique. And let me tell you, nothing makes a woman’s day more than being complimented by a stranger. So wouldn’t it make sense to add a remarkable piece to every outfit? One that may get noticed by others while also making us feel great?

Once you know which piece is your outfit maker for the day, you can easily build an outfit you love around it. I woke up on the day these photos were taken and knew I wanted to wear this pretty petal ring. I went to my closet and picked out a tank top and a cardigan in a similar color palette to go with it. I’m a jeans girl, so that was an easy decision, and I added my favorite pair of neutral flats. Voila! Cute outfit, CHECK!

Starting every outfit with a piece you love and are excited to wear is one trick to loving every outfit you put on. Give this method a try and let me know what you think. And if you love this post, make sure to check out this one on statement earrings.