You can have a great outfit, but without the right accessories, it can be missing the finishing touches. The details of any outfit are vital, and hold the power to make or break the statement you are trying to make. Two people could be wearing identical clothes, but the style can look completely different with the accessories they choose to pair it with. Without the spice or personalisation that accessories can bring to an outfit, they would be pretty dull and uninspiring.
Accessories can bring life to your outfit, interest to the style, add versatility to the clothes and bring your ensemble together. Whether you want to freshen up your look or learn to accessorise from scratch, here are some top tips to help you create the perfect ensemble.
Top tips for accessorising
Think about where you are going
The type of accessories will vary depending on where you are going. You may choose to make a bold statement for your day of shopping, or night on the town. You may choose the opposite, and something more elegant, for a day in the office or when attending an important corporate event with clients. Your personal taste will also be a major factor in determining which accessories to choose and should be a fine balance between the two.
Consider the types of accessories
Accessorising isn’t limited to jewellery. While jewellery plays a huge role in your outfit, accessories also include your footwear, hair accessories, handbags, belts, scarves, gloves, hats and more. Many of these items are seen as functional, but they also form part of the statement.
Use them to add spice
Think about the different patterns and colours of your clothes, and accessories. See how you can pair them together to add a pop of colour and some spice, to create a unique statement and elevate your look. It is becoming more popular to mismatch different colours and patterns, so you don’t need to be an expert and you can go as bold as you like. If you feel overwhelmed, start small, see what you like and feel comfortable in, and then you can build it up from there.
Give it meaning
Randomly throwing together an outfit and accessories is a great way to be creative and make a bold statement. Some days and events call for something more elegant, which is when you may choose fewer accessories and instead, pick a signature one. The best kind of accessories are those that have some sort of meaning. Watches are a great example of a meaningful and signature accessory. Perhaps you have a family heirloom or can wear something of historic value. There are plenty of watch collections that have interesting backstories, such as the history of the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Not only do they then provide fashionable accessories, but also great conversation pieces around the dinner table at events.
Accessories are often underestimated, but actually, hold the power to completely transform your outfit. If you are new to accessorising, follow these tips to get you started.