FASHION

ACCESSORIES
A fashion accessory is an item used to contribute, in
a secondary manner, to the wearer's outfit, often used
to complete an outfit and chosen to specifically
complement the wearer's look. It has the capacity to
further express an individual’s identity and personality
as there are accessories that come in different,
shapes, sizes, hues etc.
Fashion accessories can be loosely categorized into

TWO general areas: those that are CARRIED

and those that are WORN.
• Traditionally carried
accessories include
purses
and handbags, glas
ses, handfans, para
sols and umbrellas,
wallets, canes,
and ceremonial
swords.
• Accessories that are worn may
include jackets, boots and shoes,
cravats, ties, hats, bonnets, belts
and suspenders, gloves, muffs, ne
cklaces, bracelets, watches, sash
es, shawls, scarves, lanyards, soc
ks, pins, piercings, rings,
and stockings.
 The type of accessory that an individual chooses
to wear or carry to complement their outfit can be
determined by several factors including the
specific context of where the individual is going.
TYPES OF ACCESSORIES FOR
MEN AND WOMEN
BELTS
Belts are available in different
materials, colours and width. If
you feel that you have a thick
waistline, use belts that match the
colour of your outfit. Tall people
should use wide belts.
WATCHES
These fashion accessories are known for
checking the time, but actually, it also gives a
style sign. It works the same as jewellery –
bracelets, just in a more convenient and usable
way. It doesn’t match with a lot of other
accessories, but it can be a wonderful detail for
instance for a classical or casual outfit. Also, it
can communicate about the person’s character
– for showing off the high-status people choose
good quality craftsmanship watches as Rolex,
while other ones prefer simplicity and care
more about the style, rather than a brand.
 HANDBAGS
Make sure that your handbag
goes with the shoes you are
wearing, even though they do not
necessarily have to be the same
colour. If your shoes and bags
have different colours or do not
match, make sure that the colour
of the shoes are lighter than the
colour of the handbag you are
carrying. You can also treat
yourself to a beautiful designer
handbag.
SCARVES

You can wear a scarf to keep

you warm or as a decorative
item. Scarves have different
designs as well as different
colours, sizes and fabrics. Any
scarf you wear will add colour
to your face. Youcan wear
scarves on the head, neck, hat
tie, overhang, side loop and
others.
EYE WEAR
Eyeglasses, sunglasses or
sunshade should coordinate
your face. Wear eyeglass frames
that are not wider than the area
of your face that is widest.
Eyeglasses should not be too
decorative, but it should be able
to fit your purpose and lifestyle.
Sunglasses are used to prevent
sun glares as well as fashion
items
FOOTWEAR

There are different styles of footwear for

men and women. Make sure that the type of
footwear you choose does not dominate
your outfits. Women shoes should go with
the colour of their skirts or trousers. You can
wear any type of women shoe colour that is
darker than the bottom part of your
garment. Men should wear shoes that blend
with their belt's colour.
JEWELRY
Some pieces of jewellery are so expensive. You
can choose jewellery that is a classic, as these
do not go out of fashion. These are pieces of
jewellery that you can use to accessorise your
outfits: rings, chains, pearl necklaces, ID
bracelets, loop earrings, circle earrings, watches
and others. If you want to make a thick neck
appear slender, wear a necklace or chain that is
of medium length. To make a slender neck
appear wider, wear round beads necklace. To
make a thin, long face appear wide, wear
earrings that are round.
HEAD WEAR
Head wear is used to keep the head warm in
cold weather and also worn to complete
outfit. An example is a hat. Wear a hat that
fits your head size and shape.These are some
of the types of head wear that you can add to
your wardrobe: straw hats, knit ski caps,
baseball caps and sports visors.
NECKTIES
Neckties are made from different fabrics and
they come in various designs. Some neckties
are narrow, others wide and are used according
to the current fashion style. Other people prefer
bow ties.