wardrobe planning: accessories

For the last article of our $1500 Challenge series, I thought it best to cover something we all tend to shop for as an afterthought: accessories.  Accessories keep an outfit interesting and can convey your personal style much more easily than a Splendid tee.

Try and find the best quality you can afford when it comes to your accessories since they last a lifetime (or should!) in your wardrobe.  Here’s some recommendations to get you started:

• Diane von Furstenberg Deidre python chain belt, $175. This thin double belt is super elegant and can dress up a long knit top or your little black dress.
• Gold Concave Ring, $84 — this is the perfect subdued statement ring.
• Marc by Marc Jacobs croc handbag, $278. This ultra soft croc-embossed patent leather bag perfect for Spring and Summer.
• Tissue-weight cashmere wrap, $90. You can tie it around your neck as a scarf or use it as a wrap for a night out.
• Rachel Leigh Jewelry Gumball Ring, $72. Okay, so it’s resin but the real one would throw us out of our entire budget.
• Echo oblong print scarf, $58. An oblong scarf is much easier to tie and looks great around the neck or used as a headband.
• Michael Kors Gansevoort tote, $330. If you have a black or brown handbag, add some fun to your wardrobe with something colorful. Green or blue are great colors for handbags since they tend to go with most everything.
• Tuleste Market chain link necklace/belt, $148. I love multi-functional items and this necklace/belt combo is perfect for any gal’s demanding clothing moods. It looks great as a necklace and even more sublime as a belt.
• Lauren lizard embossed clutch, $250. An animal print bag or shoe is perfect for day and night — this one is the ideal addition to a wardrobe.

The total accessories wardrobe comes to $1485 –  there’s certainly enough to buy yourself some fun bangles (from Target, uh-em.)

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