Accessories give you your signature, it shows people your own style
Each day when we go to work, we have to wear a specific uniform, whether that uniform is a complete suit or a typical white shirt is, of course, down to where you work.
The bad side of wearing a uniform is that you end up looking like everyone else. Not, however, if you use accessories. Simply adding a belt to your black trousers or a watch to that white shirt makes all the difference – it gives you your signature, it shows people your style. How? Because a watch you may choose is very different from one I choose. Therefore, by having accessories as part of our outfits it shows completely who we are and how we perceive ourselves.
In addition to belts and watches, of course, you can have hats, scarves (not just for winter), gloves, handmade sterling silver jewellery, wristbands etc. You don’t, however, just have to wear the accessory. When we go to work we have to take files and papers with us, so why not add a bag? You can argue we do wear bags but we do take them off, they don’t stay with us all day say like a watch or belt would. Thus, a bag is a perfect first impression – a flash almost – of an accessory you’ve chosen to add to your outfit.
As I said above, bags are essential when you’re going to work but they’re also perfect for style. A bag becomes a part of you. You put it down on a chair next to you or by your foot. It’s a statement of your style you can leave hanging around so people know it’s you and your gift of fashion.
Belts don’t have to be generic. They don’t just have to be black or brown and be made of leather. Belts can look different – by colour, material or the buckle. Smart and casual belts, each saying something about the situation you’re in and how you treat yourself.
There’s a prejudice against hats that they should only be worn during summer or winter – summer to keep you warm and winter to stop you from getting cold. Not so. Hats are an easy and joyful way to say something different about how your style to be seen and interpreted.
Seeing as a decent pair of sunglasses will stick around for life, don’t be afraid to make them an investment piece. Just be sure to maximise longevity by keeping everything classic and understated with either black or tortoiseshell frames and brown, black, or dark green lenses.
There has never been more technology in our shoes, making footwear more technical and more comfortable at the same time. Smart shoes are getting more casual, while some trainers get dressier. And then there’s the stunning array of designs available today – your footwear lets you communicate your style and your individuality better than almost anything else in your wardrobe. There are many variants in shoes like Boat Shoe, Gum Soles, Retro Footwear, Smart Sliders, Bold Colour Shoes, Brogue Boots, Work Boots, Combat-Style Boots, Chelsea Boots, Ankle Boots etc to be a perfect fit of your fashion accessories.
Fragrance plays a very important role in defining you. It has always been a deeply personal choice. There are, of course, several elements that come into play when selecting a scent you love. The nostalgia component when choosing certain notes factors in greatly—and we’ve all learned that fragrance usually needs an hour or two to settle onto your skin to properly smell the way it’s intended to, based on your personal body chemistry. Popular Fragrances for the year 2021 are jasmine, orange blossom, and ylang ylang, plus vanilla and a sprinkle of coconut accord to give it a creamy, sweet scent. Along with this Iris and patchouli are also added into the composition to give the textured notes a calming but celebratory feel—perfect for evenings in and out on the town. Well for the mornings and late, breezy afternoons an aromatic, spring-fresh citrus scent with notes of lemon, mandarin grapefruit, sage ,and lavender works well. All-time favourite for men can be woody scent fragrance combined with cardamom, sandalwood, and vetiver—with hints of tonka bean and amber—a few spritzes of this signature scent is like warming up to a nice cozy fire. Notes of lavender, ginger, juniper berries, tonka beans, and vanilla are the perfect thing to spritz on yourself post-workout—or when you’re about to hop on your first Zoom meeting of the day.
Accessories are not only items used to contribute to your style. They tell the story about your personality and is ultimately an expression of your identity.