From Hats to Gloves, 2024's Accessories Are Brimming With Personality

Belts are something most people own at least one of, but do you possess a belt so artful and eye-catching that it could completely transform a simple LBD or pair of jeans and a T-shirt with a few quick slides through some loops and attaching of a buckle? Maybe not. That’s where the below styles come in. Thanks to designer brands like Alaïa, Khaite, Chloé, Tom Ford, and Bottega Veneta, there’s no shortage of statement belts on the market right now ahead of spring, and their best, most personality-filled options are just a scroll away.

When in doubt about your outfit, add something into your hair and it’ll probably do the trick. That can mean folding a silk, patterned scarf in half and tying it like a bandana on your head, grabbing a sleek CBK–approved headband, or securing a colorful or voluminous clip to your ponytail. Whatever you choose, it’ll almost always increase the intentionality behind your look in seconds.

When I first noticed that oversize eyewear was creeping its way back into fashion’s good graces, I instantly felt like a change was coming. Minimalist, ’90s-inspired shades had dominated for years at that point, so the return of shield-like sunnies felt especially significant. Then Miu Miu’s Bayonetta and oval-shaped eyewear entered the chat, further proving my hypothesis that something new was coming. Today, eyewear is a whole new world, with wild shapes by Loewe and Alaïa, XL silhouettes at Saint Laurent and Phoebe Philo, and office-siren opticals at Miu Miu.

If you think of tights as being black or flesh-colored and worn for strictly practical purposes still, it’s time for a complete system refresh. Gone are the days of tights playing the utilitarian game. Now, the role of hosiery is for fun and fun only. Red, blue, white, and gray pairs are meant to brighten and liven up any dress, skirt, or even jeans ensemble, as are lace, fishnet, and otherwise patterned options. Embrace them and your outfits will be better for it.

I’ve never believed in not wearing or personalizing your favorite items, even if they were a significant investment. Pieces in your closet are meant to be worn, whether they were expensive or not, and more so, they were purchased to be an extension of you, so why not add touches of you to them in the process? That’s my take at least on the current bag-charm trend. Fashion doesn’t have to be so serious all the time. It can be playful too, and one way to do that is by clipping on a cutesy charm or key ring to the various loops around your most-used purse.