Ideas for accessorizing white shirt, navy dress pants?

[Renie]

Hey everyone. I would really appreciate some advice on an outfit...

I have a special event at school, and I'm planning to wear a clean-cut white button down shirt and navy dress pants (they're almost black with faint stripes). I really like the outfit, but it's a bit... too office-y. Any ideas for accessorizing so that I still look formal but not too conservative? I was thinking about wearing a decorative scarf or something, but I'm not really sure how to make it work.

I'm 16, by the way. Thanks so much for your help!

 

[plain.jane]

u can try wearing a long bead chain necklace... length until below yr bosom.
or scarf will do too, just drap it one...
try to use the same color as yr pants...

 

[Diorling]

Ahem.

Id do red, a blue-based red. Long necklaces are in but getting tired, you could always do a long red beaded necklace. Or a red scarf tied around your neck, or if its long enough use it for a sash on your pants.

 

[Renie]

Thanks for your help! I do have a red, orange and black (mostly red) scarf that I think I'll just tie loosely around my neck. I think it looks pretty sophisticated

 

[PrincessImp.]

And maybe try wearing a brightly coloured shoe..or even patent shoes for an unexpected touch

 

[miu_miu]

If it was me in that outfit, and it sounds like something I would wear, I'd dress it up with some gold jewellry. Some intricate chandelier earrings and some thin gold bangles would make it more 'special'.

 

[Skyla.M]

i think this would look great with ur outfit....I think it's only like $20 from http://www.vervette.com
they carry a lot of unique stuff, they're one of my favorite places to buy accessories online

 

[shoexgal]

Yes throw on a Banana Republic sweater vest, a wide belt OR a button up shrinked vest