5 of the most elegant accessories
While good quality clothes are a must, you can have elegant style by simply accessorising. And it doesn't have to be expensive. You are able to achieve a finished, graceful look by wearing just a few key items.
Here are five simple accessories to help you achieve classic elegance.
1. A brooch
This decorative item can do so much more than gather material. Frequently decorated with enamel or with gemstones, brooch fashions once changed very often. Now, they are a symbol of old world glamour.
2. A pendant necklace
One of the earliest types of bodily adornments were pendant necklaces. They were also a communication of the person. As valued material culture, necklaces communicated wealth, power, affiliation, prestige, levels of resources and skill, and elements of identity and position.
3. Pair of gloves
Gloves are the ultimate symbol of poise and grace. Queen Elizabeth I set the fashion for wearing them richly embroidered and jewelled, and for putting them on and taking them off during audiences, to draw attention to her beautiful hands. They have a long history of being associated with numerous customs, practices, rituals and symbolisms, especially in regard to courtship and flirting.
4. A small purse
Have you seen the suitcases women today lug around? A lady has no need for that many items in her purse. For an elegant look, carry a small bag that compliments your outfit. (That should stop the hubby from dumping all his belongings in there too).
5. A handkerchief
Carrying a handkerchief is worlds more elegant than stuffing tissues in your bag. It also means you’re prepared for sneezes, spillages or sitting on outdoor surfaces safely.
What’s your favourite accessory in your wardrobe? Let us know in the comments below.
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