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If you haven’t given much thought to accessories beyond your daily handbag, this post was meant for you. All too often, we forget how a well-selected accessory can change the entire vibe of an outfit. Think fun fan-like hoop earrings with a maxi dress, small stud earrings with a business suit, or a simple gold chain with a white shirt. When you play with accessories, you stretch the versatility of your wardrobe.
Having a Sustainable Wardrobe Means Stretching Each Item
When we focus on a more sustainable wardrobe, we often end up with fewer items because we’re buying higher-quality garments. This means it’s easier to feel bored with our daily outfits after a while. Accessories are the solution to this problem. While you may have a limited number of shirts and blazers, you might have several scarves, necklaces, belts, and earrings.
What Counts as an Accessory?
The definition of an accessory can be debatable, but bags, hats, jewelry, watches, shoes, belts, scarves, hair clips, ties, headbands, etc., are all accessories. Some folks do not believe that bags, hats, and shoes are accessories, but for the sake of this article, we will count them as such.
Accessories Show Personality
Accessories are a great way to bring your personality into your wardrobe. While your office’s dress code may call for more conservative colors in your choices for a suit or casual Friday wear, a statement handbag, a well-curated necklace, or a bold tie can bring your personality back into the game. Want to feel more confident? Choose an accessory that day in your favorite color. Want to communicate that you’re playful? The right accessory can help you do that as well.
Play with Trends in Your Accessories
If you don’t want to fully commit to a trend in an outfit—perhaps you’re not into wearing sheer clothing or bright clothing—accessories can be a great place to bring in what’s trendy. Choose a lace or sheer scarf, a bright handbag, or bold-print shoes. By embracing accessories as a great place to sport trends, you can stay up to date without replacing your entire wardrobe.
Accessories Help Keep You on Budget
That brings me to my next point. By accessorizing well, you can keep your clothing budget low. Many accessories are easy to find second-hand if you want something unique. You can make exciting jewelry. You can support local artisans who create jewelry and hand-dyed scarves. Accessories are a great way to stick to your means while having fun with your wardrobe.
Go from Day to Night by Changing out Accessories
Many garments work well as day-to-night wear if you switch out your accessories. Have a little black dress? Pair it with a colorful belt and handbag during the day, remove the belt and your blazer, add a statement necklace, and switch out your footwear for the evening.
Change Your Look for Occasions with Different Accessories
With the right accessories, you can be ready for any occasion without going on a major shopping spree whenever an event arises. Instead, choose garments that fit you well as bases and work in at least three different settings. Then, use your accessories to dress your outfits up or down, depending on where you wear them.
When looking online for outfit inspiration, start paying attention to the types of accessories that catch your eye. You’ll soon find that your wardrobe is working even harder than you thought it could.