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The latest embellishment to be added to the common shirt is the decorative collar! They're fun, add detailing to the shirt and can replace accessories.

You can find so many different detailings on collars, such as spikes, studs and rhinestones that cover the entire collar. Featured in this week's photo is a long, sheer, sleeveless shirt with little gold pieces that frame the collar. It is simple, it can be worn by anyone and it can suit any taste. The shirt can be worn with a blazer if it gets cold or just on its own with a tank top underneath to show off the flow of the shirt.

Since the embellishments may overpower earrings or necklaces, emphasize with layering bracelets and watches instead.

1. Sleeveless Collared Shirt: There are so many ways to wear this gorgeous collared shirt. It can be paired with tights, jeans or a mini skirt. This shirt can be buttoned all the way up to the neck for an orderly look or with one button opened so it looks more relaxed. You want to be careful when pairing this piece with with jewellery: wearing earrings or a necklace may conflict with the detailing on the collar, while a simple statement necklace worn underneath the collars with the shirt buttoned all the way up would look chic. (Urban Planet, $20; funkier collared styles can be found at NastyGal.com)

2. Puffy Sleeved Blazer: Adding this blazer to the shirt keeps the outfit looking sophisticated when it gets a bit chilly in the room. The simplicity of the blazer will go with any kind of outrageous collars that you may choose to rock. (Urban Planet, $35; more sophisticated blazer styles available at H&M, $40 to $60)

3. Layered Bracelets: A great way to add some fun accessories with the collared shirt is to layer on your bracelets and watches. Gold is a hot colour for watches this season; it's a soft metallic colour that can be worn with gold or silver or mixed with rhinestones. Mix your watch with spikes, studs, friendship bracelets, beaded and thin or thick hip-hip inspired bracelets. The more varied and interesting the mix, the better. (Aldo Accessories, $6 to $15; more bracelets at Forever 21 at a similar price point)

Whether you choose an extravagant collar or just a simple embellishment, it is evident that the collared shirt is so easy to style into a formal look. Choosing to wear a decorative collar allows you to wear your old friendship bracelets (which are probably in your accessory drawer collecting dust) while mixing them with the season's hot styles!