Women's Accessories

Accessories make the outfit. They can signal your mood or intentions. They can direct the attention of others as you desire. And after our review of this category, we can attest that there is no shortage of options.

We offer one caution: The deeper we dig into a website to show you exactly the items noted, the more these links are subject to change over time. We may need to address this in future issues.

Belts are a visual rest-stop between what is happening above and what is going on down below. They are also the ally of the purse in setting the tone for your outfit...be it formal or informal. Gloves of the insulating variety are essential in colder climates to protect the skin but they still have a place in fashion. Hats are not just for church sundays. Like the tap, tap tap of the conductor's batton, the hat can be your signal to others of a start of a new performance. Hosiery smoothes out the leg's complexion and either joins or highlights your shoes as part of your outfit. Purses are the great accommodators for every little thing we must carry on our retail adventures but they also are the item which leads the shoes, belt and jewelry in a coordinated ensemble. Scarves are your epee against the otherwise bland or muted color outfit by drawing attention to your face. Underwear the dutiful. Underwear the necessary. In shapes and styles that will not leave a telltale line. Wallets are your little packet of perfection. The purse may take a beating but when you pull out your wallet your personal style is on display. Best accompanied by a manicured hand.