Accessories

Western Belt: How Concho Silver Traveled From Taos to Your Jeans

Our favs from brown, black, concho, tooled and statement-buckle belts, 40 in all. I started with the history of the concho belt and kept coming back to how much a small piece of metal changes an outfit.

Hermès Belts: The H Buckle, the Kelly and Pre-Owned Finds

Hermès designed its first interchangeable belt buckle in 1967, and the H is still the one most people picture. This edit sorts Hermès belts by buckle, from H and anchor kits to Kelly belts and statement hardware, new and pre-owned.

Body Tape, From a Gaping Sweater to the Grammys Gown

Body tape quietly holds up a lot of dresses, and the right roll depends on the neckline and your skin. These are eight breast and body tapes plus eight nipple covers, fashion tapes and adhesive bras to compare.

Bandana Scarf: How Snuff Users Gave a Kerchief Its Name

A bandana scarf started as a tie-dyed Indian kerchief and picked up its English name from snuff users. Here are the ones to try, from silk squares and cotton prints to beaded edges and cashmere triangles.

The Hardware Bangle: Gold Ovals, Screw Details and Nail Motifs

This edit gathers screw-detail bangles, slim oval bangles, stacking cuffs, nail rings and nail-shaped cuffs. I picked pieces with graphic metalwork and noted what to check for fit and finish.

Gucci Sunglasses: The House Only Started Making Them in 1989

Gucci sunglasses have a surprisingly short history for a house this old. Here are twenty frames sorted by shape, from cat-eye and square to aviator, rectangular and shield, with a face-shape test for each.

The Round Dress Watch: Fluted Bezels, Link Bracelets and Date Windows

This edit gathers round watches with two-tone bracelets, fluted bezels and small date windows. I started with the details that make this polished, versatile shape easy to wear.

Pearl Drop Earrings

Freshwater, baroque and classic pearls that swing gently and soften every outfit.

Glasses That Do the Talking: Cat Eye, Round and Square Optical Frames

A guide to designer glasses with a prescription in mind, from cat eye and butterfly shapes to round, oval, square and aviator frames. It covers how to read the numbers inside a temple and how to pick a shape that suits you.

Louis Vuitton Passport Holder: Monogram to City Guides

Louis Vuitton passport holder styles range from familiar Monogram and Damier patterns to quiet leather and vivid city-guide covers. I compare the finishes by how I would travel with them and what I would check inside.

Louis Vuitton Handbags, From Monogram Classics to Minis

Louis Vuitton bags are easiest to choose once you know the shapes, so this edit groups them by style, from the Neverfull and OnTheGo totes to the Speedy, Alma, Noe, Capucines and Twist. It ends with the hobos, pochettes, Petite Malle, Vernis and the archive shapes that resale keeps alive.

Sunglasses That Change the Whole Face: Cat Eyes, Ovals, Rounds and Aviators

A guide to sunglasses by frame shape, from cat eyes and butterflies to ovals, rounds, squares and aviators. It covers how the shapes came about and how to try a pair on properly.

Rene Caovilla Heels: Crystal Ankle Wraps and Evening Sandals

Rene Caovilla heels are known for jeweled ankle straps and sculptural stilettos. This edit collects the pairs currently on offer, from crystal-wrapped sandals to simple pumps. They are made to be the center of an evening outfit.

Seiko Watches: A Tokyo Watchmaker's Small Cases for Real Wrists

Seiko watches for women, from Presage and 5 Sports automatics to diamond solar models, Coutura and the Essentials line. A look at the Tokyo watchmaker behind them and how to size a case to your wrist.

Miu Miu Sunglasses in Every Shape, From Oval to Mask

Miu Miu sunglasses move from oval and round frames into square, rectangular, cat-eye, aviator and mask shapes. I like choosing by mood: a quieter curve with tailoring, or a sharper outline when the rest of the outfit stays simple.

Loafers for Women: Penny, Platform, Heeled and Suede Pairs

Loafers for women have moved from the prep closet to the center of everyday dressing. This edit covers penny, platform, heeled and suede pairs from a wide mix of labels. Pick the one that matches the way you walk through your week.

Black Heels That Go With Everything: Pumps, Slingbacks and Sandals

Black heels are the pair that carries an outfit from day to night. This edit sorts the best of them by shape, from kitten heels to platforms. Choose the height you can really walk in and build around it.

Gloves Are the Accessory Everyone Forgets to Upgrade

Gloves are the accessory everyone forgets to upgrade. A guide to Revolve's glove edit for cold weather, from basics to leather.

A Dior Necklace Is The House Signature At Close Range

Dior necklaces range from Petit CD's small daily signature to statement charms and Oblique-inspired metalwork built for evenings. The house splits its costume jewelry cleanly between everyday pieces and occasion pieces rather than pretending they are the same product. This edit moves from the boldest statement necklaces down to the quieter chains meant to be worn and forgotten about.

Prada Eyewear

Prada Eyewear gives a familiar accessory category the house's preference for sharp proportion and visual tension. Prada began in Milan in 1913, and its dedicated eyewear line launched in 2000, bringing the brand's design language to sunglasses and optical frames. The current shapes are polished, graphic, and never quite anonymous.

Suede Handbags for Fall, Four Shapes

Suede is the fall bag fabric, soft to the touch and richer in colour than smooth leather. These picks cover four shapes: slouchy totes, structured top handles, evening clutches and shoulder bags. Chocolate brown and sandy beige are the colours to look for, though there are brighter options too.

Ruslan Baginskiy

Ruslan Baginskiy builds a wardrobe around the part most people remember last: the headwear. Founded in Lviv in 2015 after the designer worked as a stylist, the label grew from couture pieces made for photo shoots into a Kyiv-based accessories house. Straw, embroidery and a slightly theatrical sense of proportion make these hats feel rooted in craft without becoming museum pieces.

Suede Shoulder Bags

The soft texture that makes every outfit look finished

A Dress And A Belt Is A Second Outfit

The same dress belted reads as a different outfit, and a belt weighs nothing. Eight midi dresses, eight short dresses and eight belts from $200.