FASHION ACCESSORY

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 INDIVIDUALS IDENTITY AND PERSONALITY AS THERE ARE ACCESSORIES THAT COME IN DIFFERENT, SHAPES, SIZES, HUES ETC. THE TERM CAME INTO USE IN THE 20TH CENTURY.

WHAT IS A FASHION ACCESSORY?

“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”.A perfect explanation. A fashion accessory ‘contributes’ or is ‘part of’ an outfit. Your choice allows you to express your personality and sense of style. Take an ultra simple outfit in neutral colors, add accessories and paint a picture of the person you’d like to be! There are two types of accessories; those we wear and those we carry. We wear shoes, boots, hats, belts, scarves, shawls, stockings, tights, ties, gloves, jewelry, a watch etc. but we carry bags, glasses, sunglasses, briefcase, luggage, pens, .From that long list of items you can understand how easy it would be to overload if you were an accessories fan!

Coco Chanel is reported to have said ‘Before leaving the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off’.

ACCESSORIES IN FASHION

It is said that people look at your shoes and your watch and then judges you in the first 3 seconds that you meet – if that is how much time you get to make a good impression, there is reason enough to work hard on your accessories for that favorable impression you want. Here is a list of the most important accessories that I can count and that can be counted on to take your fashion style to a different dimension

WHAT ARE ACCESSORIES IN FASHION?

An accessory can be said to be anything you wear or carry other than your clothes.Famous fashion designer Oscar De la Renta said: “A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories”. The importance of accessories cannot be better summed up than thus but this is true for men and women. Accessories aim to enhance the effect of clothes you wear- whether they succeed or not depends on your sense of style, the trend in fashion at that particular time and the context.

Accessories are just as much a part of fashion history as specific types of apparel. There are classic, timeless accessories that remain in fashion year after year, as well as trendy items that quickly become popular, then fade as new looks are introduced to the scene. If you want to be knowledgeable about the history of fashion, educate yourself about various types of accessories and how they evolve with changing fashions.

TYPES OF ACCESSORIES

While the “look” of popular accessories changes often, the general categories and types of items that people wear to add finishing touches to their attire have been fairly consistent throughout history.

• Jewelry – Fashionable items like necklaces, bracelets, earrings and brooches have long been used to add stylish touches to all types of outfits.
• Footwear – While shoes and boots serve a practical function, they can also be stylish fashion accessories for women, men and children.
• Head wear – Berets and other types of hats are functional and fashionable items, providing warmth while also making a fashion statement.
• Hand coverings — Gloves are an important fashion accessory, with some styles providing warmth and hand protection while others add elegant style to formal attire.
• Finishing touches – Accessories like belts and buckles as well as neckties and neckwear add critical finishing touches to many outfits.

Walking aids– Items like canes and walking sticks have long been used, sometimes as an elegant accessory and other times out of medical necessity.