Accessories
Accessories
The Shoe Edit: Flats, Sneakers, and Boots
Everything worth knowing about shoes is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A stacked heel walks better than a block of the same height.
Rings, Necklaces, and Statement Jewelry
Everything worth knowing about rings, necklaces, and statement jewelry is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Solid gold costs more and lasts longer.
Dresses, Jumpsuits, and Elevated Separates
Everything worth knowing about dresses, jumpsuits, and elevated separates is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Lining is what stops a cheap fabric reading as cheap.
Shirts, Dresses, and Tailored Pieces
Everything worth knowing about shirts, dresses, and tailored pieces is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Lining is what stops a cheap fabric reading as cheap.
Jennifer Lawrence Wedding, and What She Wore
Everything worth knowing about Jennifer Lawrence Wedding, and What She Wore is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. The safest read is one considered piece and quiet everything else, which also survives photographs better.
Night Luxe: A Buying Guide
Buying Night Luxe comes down to a few checks you can do from the product page. Everything else is preference.
Alo Crossbody Bag, and What to Carry Instead
Everything worth knowing about Alo Crossbody Bag is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A strap drop under 22cm will not clear a winter coat.
Bucket Hat Outfit: A Styling Guide
Styling Bucket Hat Outfit is mostly a question of proportion, and the rest follows from there. One piece should lead and the rest should stay quiet; two competing pieces read as an accident.
How to Style the Heart Purse
The short answer on Heart Purse: pick one anchor piece, keep the palette to two colours, and let the shoes decide how formal the whole thing reads. Proportion does more than colour: volume on top wants something narrow below, and the reverse.
Bags Worth the Money: Crossbody to Luggage
The short answer on Michael Kors Baby Boys Messenger Bags is below, and the honest version is that it depends on two or three things rather than one. Small production runs cost more per unit, which is why a lesser-known label can be dearer than a famous one.
Andiamo Bag, and What to Carry Instead
Everything worth knowing about Andiamo Bag is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A strap drop under 22cm will not clear a winter coat.
Head Band for Men: A Styling Guide
Styling Head Band for Men is mostly a question of proportion, and the rest follows from there. One piece should lead and the rest should stay quiet; two competing pieces read as an accident.
Large Crossbody Bags for Women, and What to Carry Instead
Everything worth knowing about Large Crossbody Bags for Women is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Unlined canvas is lighter but shows every mark; treat it before first use.
How to Style Mini Designer Bags
The short answer on Mini Designer Bags: pick one anchor piece, keep the palette to two colours, and let the shoes decide how formal the whole thing reads. Repeat one element, a metal, a texture or a colour, and an outfit looks deliberate.
Lulu Keychain Wallet, Worth the Money?
The short answer on Lulu Keychain Wallet is below, and the honest version is that it depends on two or three things rather than one. Small production runs cost more per unit, which is why a lesser-known label can be dearer than a famous one.
Rings, Necklaces and Charms
Buying rings, necklaces and charms comes down to a few checks you can do from the product page. Everything else is preference.
Dresses, Tops, and Tailored Separates
Everything worth knowing about dresses, tops, and tailored separates is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Check where the waist seam sits on the model against your own proportions.
Bags And Luggage: Worth The Money?
The short answer on Prada Saffiano Bag is below, and the honest version is that it depends on two or three things rather than one. Cost per wear is the only figure that matters, and it favours the plain expensive thing over the interesting cheap one.
Luxury Handbags for Women: A Buying Guide
Buying Luxury Handbags for Women comes down to a few checks you can do from the product page. Everything else is preference.
Statement Bags and Clutches
Everything worth knowing about statement bags and clutches is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A dress that fits the shoulders can be taken in anywhere else.
Lulu Backpacks, Worth the Money?
The short answer on Lulu Backpacks is below, and the honest version is that it depends on two or three things rather than one. Cost per wear is the only figure that matters, and it favours the plain expensive thing over the interesting cheap one.
Miss Sohee, and What She Wore
Everything worth knowing about Miss Sohee, and What She Wore is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Lining is what stops a cheap fabric reading as cheap.
Italian Jewelry Brands: What to Know
Everything worth knowing about Italian Jewelry Brands is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Solid gold costs more and lasts longer.
Business Casual Summer Women: What to Wear
The short answer on Business Casual Summer Women: pick one anchor piece, keep the palette to two colours, and let the shoes decide how formal the whole thing reads. Office dressing is mostly about fabric quality, because the silhouettes are conservative by definition.