Shine bright! FEMAIL reveals why you should stop saving your sequins for evenings and celebratory events, and start rocking the over-the-top detail in broad daylight

  • Most woman only wear sequins at night or to formal affairs
  • Stars like Nicole Richie and Constance Zimmer effortlessly rock the over-the-top detail in the afternoon
  • FEMAIL breaks down how to wear sequins any time, anywhere  

While street style stars incorporate sequins into their everyday wardrobes like it's a basic white t-shirt, most ladies fear them and save the sparkly detail for evening, New Years Eve parties and Vegas jaunts.

But sequins can look amazing any time and anywhere when styled in a modern way. 

FEMAIL shines a spotlight on four looks that will encourage you to bring your sequin garments into broad daylight. 

Paired with denim 

Balancing act: Nicole Richie offsets the glamour of her look-at-me top with a pair of distressed skinny blue jeans and pointy toe oxfords

Nicole Richie offsets the glamour of her look-at-me top with a pair of distressed skinny blue jeans and pointy toe oxfords.

The mother of two carries out the effortlessly cool ensemble with barely-there makeup and a tight bun.

To cop her look, reach for a shimmery top that falls at the hip, a pair of medium wash blue jeans with significant slashes, and lace-up flats.

Double Layered Sequin Cold Shoulder Top by Topshop, now $45; topshop.com

Francis Patent Leather Oxfords by Halston, $197; halston.com

Denim in Hi-Lo Indigo by AEO, $59.95; ae.com

Teamed with socks and flats 

Dress down a dress: A model walked the runway of Sibling designed by Sid Bryan & Cozette McCreery wearing a long-sleeve blue sequin dress, socks and brogues

A model walked the runway of Sibling designed by Sid Bryan & Cozette McCreery wearing a long-sleeve blue sequin dress.

Paired with high heels, this glitzy number would make for the perfect cocktail dress, but teamed with graphic socks, brogues and a bulky necklace, it says street chic.

To get the runway look, ground a formal mini dress with sporty pieces like a varsity jacket and matching socks.

Black Badge Varsity Bomber by River Island, $30; riverisland.com

Rose Print Crew Socks by Forever 21, $3.90; forever21.com

Sherry Sequined Tulle Mini Dress by Alice + Olivia, now $330; theoutnet.com

 Bardem Pointy Toe Platform Oxford by Jeffrey Campbell, $109; nordstrom.com

Rocked with a beat-up tee

Rock on:  To make her sequins work for daytime, actress Constance Zimmer tucked a worn-in Pat Benatar concert tee into her pencil skirt

To make her sequins work for daytime, actress Constance Zimmer tucked a worn-in Pat Benatar concert tee into her pencil skirt 

Sequins reflect light, so they automatically read "dressy". To prevent looking like a disco ball in the middle of the afternoon, follow the UnReal star's lead and pair a shimmery bottom with a casual, cotton t-shirt. 

Band Graphic Tee by Hollister, now $9.99; hollisterco.com

Band Graphic Tee by Hollister, now $9.99; hollisterco.com 

The Flippy Flat by Stuart Weitzman, $199; stuartweitzman.com

Sequined Skirt by H&M, $24.99; hm.com

Cove sequinned skirt by Tory Burch, $626; mytheresa.com

 Worn with sportswear 

A model walks the runway at the William Fan defile during the Der Berliner Mode Salon A/W 2017 at Kronprinzenpalais on January 19, 2017 in Berlin, German

A sequin jacket draped over the shoulders of a model coming down the William Fan Defiles catwalk in Berlin, Germany.

Take a cue from this look and temper the pizazz of a sequin blazer by pairing it with pieces that are more laid-back, like a simple silk top and sneakers. 

Sequins are like built-in accessories – no extras required!

Lily Boutique Sequin Tailored Blazer by Boohoo, $37; boohoo.com

Dexter Pant in Tuscan Olive by Babaton, now $85; aritzia.com 

Silk Tee by Grana, $39; grana.com

Silk V-neck Camisole by Grana, $49; grana.com 

Leather Old Skool Zip by Vans, $80; vans.com

 

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