Paillettes are shiny, oval or round decorative accessories used to adorn clothing, footwear, and accessories. They are similar to sequins but have a hole near the top for hanging. They can be added in small amounts for a subtle touch or applied all over for a dressy look. Paillettes are also used in jewelry making.
Paillettes are a decorative accessory used to adorn clothing, footwear or accessories. They are usually oval or round in shape with a flat surface. They are often shiny or have a shine to them, and may resemble small metal disks.
These decorative trims are sometimes confused with sequins, but are more closely related to sequins. Unlike sequins, which have a hole in the center for attachment, paillettes have a hole near the top. This allows a tailor or seamstress to set the paillette to hang. The sequins, once attached to the clothing, are fixed; They hang paillettes, so they can be attractive to anyone who wants them to twirl while spinning or dancing.
Paillettes can be added to clothing in small amounts, for a subtle decorative touch, or applied all over. Its shimmering qualities are best suited to evening or formal wear. A fully sequined dress is probably too dressy for a casual day outfit; such an embellished dress is best saved for a night on the town. These ornaments are delicate and any clothing or accessory decorated with them will require gentle care. It may be necessary to take the clothing to a dry cleaner or hand wash and air dry these decorated garments.
A shirt or sweater that features just a few paillettes, or is decorated with a paillette trim, is fine for daytime, but this top will still be dressier than a plain shirt. They can be attached at the hem or around the neckline. They can also be attached to footwear, either in minimal amounts, such as on the toe box, or throughout an entire pair of dressy shoes instantly. They are easy to attach so an expert seamstress is not necessary if someone wants to add them to their clothing or accessories. All that is required is a sewing needle and complementary thread.
These accessories are available in a wide variety of colors. A more subtle ensemble might feature black paillettes on a black sweater, but for high contrast and a more dramatic look, silver paillettes can be layered against a black background.
Paillettes are also used in jewelry making, especially earrings. They work well for dangle earrings and can easily be added to hoops. If they are strung vertically, they make a proper pair of chandelier earrings. They are also used for bracelets. Paillettes are lightweight, so they are generally comfortable as earrings or as wrist accessories.
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