Sometimes, you don’t need new clothes. You just need to style them a little differently! Tired of your usual sweater? Throw on a brooch, or let a scarf peek through, or arm yourself with statement cuffs. With the right spring accessories, your closet can feel brand new.
Mark my words: brooches are BACK. As we move away from the quiet luxury trends and towards a more personal maximalism, a brooch thrown onto the lapel of your favorite blazer or even at the waist has started popping up on red carpets everywhere. I like a more whimsical approach, like this Kenneth Jay Lane dragonfly brooch or this Frances Valentine butterfly number. For something more sculptural, this vermeil-and-pearl Agmes piece or Loewe’s anagram brooch are both beautiful.
In fact, jewelry is often the answer to making your personal style shine through. The right pair of earrings or a statement cuff takes your usual outfits to the next level. It doesn’t have to break the bank, either. This gorgeous sculptural cuff from COS, Tuckernuck’s chunky gold cuff, or Kenneth Jay Lane’s basketweave cuff all come in under $200.
Why is it so hard to buy a new belt? It always feels gratuitous or unnecessary, especially when faced with the immediate impact of a new pair of shoes or a dress. But belts can pull together almost any outfit. They make jeans look polished, and throwing one over a blazer or sweater makes an outfit instantly more personal. Altuzurra’s cream belt with gold hardware or Reiss’s tan and gold number are a refreshing change from the usual black. On the springier side of things, imagine this J. McLaughlin’s woven grasscloth belt over a crisp white shirt. Heaven
Finally, sunglasses for spring? Hardly groundbreaking. But still, it’s undeniable how much of an impact they can be. In fact, they might just be your next signature look! Maybe something retro and femme, like these black cat-eye sunglasses? Or something a little sleeker and minimalist like this COS x Linda Farrow pair?
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