We can’t all be up on a catwalk or the front page of a magazine, but with access to a huge array of accessories that can be worn with any outfit, even at work or with formal wear, there’s no reason we can’t all experience fashion and express our taste.
Whether you’re stuck in a dress code or don’t want anything too garish for taste reasons, here are the best ways to get your stylish edge without wearing something like this.
Simple, But Powerful
Bands are a type of ring that don’t feature a standard flashy jewel or centerpiece, instead focusing on a minimalist design. A quintessential example is Newman Bands which produces a large catalogue of rings, featuring titanium bands. These bands are clean, sturdy, and simple whilst being varied in material effects and colors. By accessorizing without flashy jewels, you can show your sense of taste and style all while remaining subtle. These bands are particularly helpful for male accessorizing as they aren’t too intricate and delicate.
Something That Goes Over Anything
Shawls are a fashionable, light addition to many outfits that come in a variety of designs. While many are floral and pastel-colored, there are darker, earthier variants available that evoke the wooden side of nature more than the flowery side. Being fully able to manipulate the fabric, unlike a cape that must lay in a set place, gives you the freedom to adapt the shawl to the cut of your dress or other attire. Also, you can remove or add it at any time based on conditions, other accessories, and more meaning if even more subtlety is suddenly needed, it can go.
Old Is Gold
One way to make a statement without being too garish is to take inspiration from retro accessories. Accessories like canes are a bit on-the-nose, but gloves on the other hand (Or both hands) are a perfectly subtle way to add to a suit for men or a sundress-style outfit for women. From long summer gloves to neat, short black gloves the variety allows you to fit a bit of historical fashion into your outfit seamlessly. Besides, gloves are still being innovated with new designs and cut-outs, even by the celebrity crowd.
Practicality Meets StyleOn any given occasion, you’ll have at least 3 pieces of attire and accessories that are there to do a job. A tie, a belt, a hairpin, shoelaces, the list goes on. All of these and more can be changed and personalized to make your outfit uniquely unified. By expressing yourself through these small accessories, you can make a statement without causing a scene. Hair pins can range from the truly extravagant to the overly simple and finding your middle ground that fits your hair and outfit can elevate your fashion tenfold. Places like Etsy host a huge range of designs that can be subtle, but unique. Finding these small, practical accessories and making them important to your fashion sense will make outfits pop on a new level.
