The Best Accessory Picks To Elevate Your Outfits

In Accessories by Melanie Shaw

Several things make an excellent outfit: the quality of the fabrics, the fit and a cohesive overall style. What takes your look to the next level, however, are the accessories. These final flourishes might be easy to overlook, but they will make all the difference in your quest to design outfits with a difference.

Discover the best accessory picks to elevate your outfits and how to wear these pieces for maximum impact.

Jewellery

With an endless variety of styles available, jewellery is the easiest way to jazz up different pieces and transform ordinary outfits into Instagram-worthy looks. 

You can limit yourself to a single showstopper such as a luxury watch by TAG Heuer or a dazzling diamond ring, or deck yourself out in more subtle pieces that can be easily layered and mixed. Play it safe with classic combinations like pendants and v-necklines or experiment with the latest trends like face motifs, animal elusions and tinsel textures.

Bags

One of your most important accessory investments is your bag for everyday wear. You’ll carry this everywhere you go, and the bag will carry all your daily essentials. Thinking practically is therefore important when choosing this accessory – but that doesn’t mean compromising on design.

Go to leading luxury designers for a handbag that will stand the test of time. Choose styles that transcend trends such as the ever-in tote bag that’s wonderfully roomy or backpacks made of sturdy material like leather.

Remember to browse for special occasion bags as well – your everyday option just won’t cut it at glamorous events. Treat yourself to an embellished clutch or a boxy bucket bag, the latest thing from the autumn/winter runways.

Shoes

Shoes are where style and functionality find their perfect union. Whether you want to run around in trainers, stomp the pavement in boots or stride out in stilettos, you can find footwear that completes your outfits and is comfortable as well.

The secret to choosing the right shoes is to look for styles that showcase your personality. Be loud in bright colours and bold in chunky soles or stick to understated sophisticated designs like loafers and lace-up pumps.

Headwear 

Do you really want to take your outfits over the edge? Don’t overlook headwear. From a wide-brimmed face-concealing number a la Andie MacDowell in Four Weddings and a Funeral to subtle hair clips for a touch of shine, this is a confident way to complete any look.

One of the most interesting accessory trends for the upcoming season is the swim-cap hat which sits snug to your scalp and perfectly frames your face. More versatile – and perhaps easier to pull off – is the headscarf which is no longer considered granny chic.

About Melanie Shaw

Melanie Shaw is a fashion and lifestyle writer who has worked in the fashion industry in PR and communications, helping brands launch their latest products and collections.

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Melanie Shaw

Melanie Shaw is a fashion and lifestyle writer who has worked in the fashion industry in PR and communications, helping brands launch their latest products and collections.