Dressing Without Accessories

... I used to be an accessory aficionado. I had been collecting jewelry since my early teens. Then I lost all of it, when my house of burglarized a few years back. ... but worry not ... I continued to buy more. I loved collecting unique pieces from my travels. I also loved adding to my Indian ethnic collection. The more different and outlandish the piece, the better. I still crazy a huge statement necklace collection.  However, when on my recent trip I didn't bring a single piece of jewelry with me (not even a watch!), it dawned upon me how I had changed. Until a few years back, I would have packed a necklace, earrings and rings to match my every outfit option. And today, I didn't even remember to carry a pair of stud!  Mostly this behavior seems like a by-product of my over all life philosophy to live fuss-free. Accessories, after a few hours start to bother me. Rings make me feel I can't move my fingers, necklaces feel heavy around my neck, earrings make my ears itch ... so on and so forth. I have been going jewelry free in everyday life for years, but now it looks like I am not making the effort nine out of ten times while stepping out either. Whenever I do remember to wear jewelry, it is mostly out of the guilt and pressure of using all the 'stuff' I own, else I will be tempted to give it away. Safe to say, I have not bought any jewelry in a LONG time.  [ Related: Summer Solids / Fall Florals ]  But the positive takeaway from this change in behavior is that while accessories can bring an outfit together, not wearing them doesn't really take anything away from the look. Or so is what I believe.  Location - Baltimore, MD Dress - AND (from India) // Similar Kimono - South Moon Under // Same Shoes - ssh-oes // Similar