Accessories That Make a Statement with any Outfit

A few simple but showy accessories are perfect with almost any outfit. Show off a few extras that best represent your personal style, yet are basic enough to pair with any outfit, whether casual or classy.

Scarves

A handful of scarves tucked in your closet translates to both chic and elegant with the right outfit. Whether shiny metallic threads, floral see-through silks, or fun hand-knit of grandma’s crochet pattern, a scarf looks great wrap-style with a skirt and blouse ensemble or wound-around with jeans and a button-up. The plainer the outfit, the bigger and bolder the statement of your scarf.

Handbags

A handbag is almost a separate entity these days when it comes to the whole ensemble. The right handbag should make a statement without showing up (or clashing badly with) the rest of the outfit. Smart patent pocketbook-style with vintage designs can be elegant and playful, while drawstring bags add a sense of bohemian chic.

Bangles

Delicate silver or big honkin’ garage sale pieces, bangle bracelets are the showy side of jewelry. A hand carved wooden bracelet can be a subtle and elegant touch for night-on-the-town dress; while a chunky pink-and-amber stripe looks great paired with faded jeans and a tank top.

Make sure whatever accessories you choose, they reflect your taste and style. Showing off a part of you is part of the fun of fashion, relaxed or elegant.