30 Accessories That Will Instantly Make Your Wardrobe Look Richer
I'm a firm believer that accessories make an outfit. For this reason, I like to keep my outfits simple and enhance them with accessories that suit the occasion. But without accessories, some of my looks would veer a bit bland, so I don't leave the house without a few select ones.
As the saying goes, accessories can also break an outfit. For this reason, I choose carefully. My preference is expensive-looking and versatile ones that instantly elevate my entire ensemble. The quiet-luxury movement certainly plays into that, so luxurious accessories abound now. But luxury doesn't have to mean ultra-expensive. Some of the best accessories are reasonably priced, and I'm here to share some of my favorites with you. (I also threw in some investment items that I think are 100% worth it.)
Without further ado, scroll on for my edit of accessories that'll make your entire wardrobe look instantly richer.
Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Kendall Jenner are fans of this classic cap.
People have been waiting months for this highly-coveted It bag to restock. I own it in tan, and it really is the perfect bag.
The main reason this belt keeps selling out? It looks far more expensive than $52.
Trust me: Everyone will assume these are real diamonds.
These sculptural hoops are destined to be your new go-to earrings (they are for me).
I'm a firm believer that everyone should own these universally flattering sunglasses.
One of the biggest hair accessory trends of the year is also one of the cheapest.
Speaking of beach days, not having a chic towel would be a missed opportunity.
I love that the rosette on this is tiny and that there isn't any hardware.
These beauties fall squarely in the pricey-but-worth-it category.
Yes, sheer tights are still wildly popular. You can even get away with wearing them in the summer.
Next up, 6 cult summer designer accessories that are worth the investment.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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