Clothing and Accessories to Coordinate With Your Designer Handbag
by: meganhazel01
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Sometimes, the best part of your outfit is your designer
handbag. Although most people usually
would consider the handbag and accessories a complement to the clothing a woman
wears, this is not necessarily the case when you carry a designer bag. Depending on just how spectacular your bag
is, the clothing and accessories can take a backseat to the handbag. If this is the case, or if you really want to
showcase your designer handbag, you will need to know how to play it up and
show off your handbag as well as possible.
If you have a solid or monochromatic bag, you can showcase
it by wearing clothing that is patterned.
A woman who carries a large, square tan tote, for example, will look
stunning in a pair of gingham checked linen pants in the summer or a pair of
plaid wool pants in the winter. Couple
either of these with a black or white top and shoes that don’t detract from the
handbag and you have a winning combination of clothes, accessories and
handbag.
Think about it:
Haven’t you walked past a woman wearing an amazing handbag, and you
admire it because she wears it so well?
Chances are you would not have stopped in your tracks to take notice of
the bag if she didn’t showcase it properly.
It may be subtle, but her appropriate choices of clothing and
accessories are what make the bag standout.
If you have a brightly patterned bag, or one with neutral tones but a
busy design, you are going to want to wear solids for your pants, shirt or
dress.
Another point to consider is what you are wearing on your
feet. Why? You don’t want to wear shoes that clash with
the hardware or features of your handbag.
For example, if you are wearing shoes that are not dainty or streamlined
but tend to make a statement, you are going to want to choose another pair for
the day that you wear your designer handbag which should also, clearly, be
making a statement. Shoes that are bold
or shoes that have large buckles and eye-catching metals should not necessarily
be worn with a bag that also has large buckles and eye-catching metals. First of all, it will detract from the beauty
of your bag. Second, it may just put the
whole look over-the-top and turn it from classy and noticeable to gaudy. You want to tow this line quite carefully.
Mixed metals are features that are always up for debate, but
many women err on the safe side here.
When carrying your favorite handbag, it is probably wise to do the same
and make certain to wear shoes and other accessories that are of the same
tone. If you are wearing a designer bag
with gold hardware, opt for shoes with gold buckles or closures as opposed to
brass or silver. If you really must wear
a certain pair of shoes with the outfit of your choice and they clash with your
bag, your best bet is to leave that bag for another day.
Likewise, you do not want your jewelry to clash with your
designer handbag. You probably have very
good taste in jewelry if you have such good taste in bags. However, you need to know how to coordinate
the two. If your bag has platinum
hardware, that is the right time to pull out the platinum jewels or wear the
watch with the platinum band, especially if the watch is large or
noticeable. Consider the proximity of
the jewelry to the handbag. You will be
wearing your watch on your wrist, and reaching into your bag often. You will be carrying the handbag over your
shoulder, or on your elbow, or even your wrist.
All of these ‘locations’ are in close proximity to your jewels: Your shoulder is right by your ears and
necklace, your wrist and elbow are close to your hands. If you should wear clashing metals, they
would be quite noticeable here.
One last consideration is your belt. Should you be wearing an outfit that requires
a belt, be careful how you wear it or if you wear it at all. Many stylish and fashionable belts today have
quite large buckles. While these buckles
can make a bold statement and really make a waistline work or an outfit pop,
they are definitely going to detract from the beauty of your handbag if they
are oversized or very flashy. Coordinate
carefully, because your belt will be something people notice right away along
with your handbag. Unless you plan to
wear a belt from the same designer’s collection as your handbag, or one which
is somewhat delicate, consider going beltless when you carry your handbag.
You made a significant investment with this handbag. It should stand out as best it can. One way to make certain of this is to
coordinate wisely and beautifully, showcasing your bag in all of its beauty and
design.
About the Author
Megan Hazel is a freelance writer who writes about fashion, often discussing specific items for women such as designer handbags.
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