accessorising
Completing an outfit
Accessorising is the British spelling of accessorizing—adding accessories to complete or enhance an outfit or space.
The term applies to fashion she spent twenty minutes accessorising before leaving and interior design accessorising the living room with throw pillows and art.
The idea is that the core elements are in place, and you're adding finishing touches.
Ornamental personal accessories
- scarvesNeck-warming fabric strips
- beltsWaist-cinching straps
- handbagsPortable personal storage accessories
- watchesPortable personal clocks
sunglasses · hats · gloves · earrings · necklaces · bracelets · rings · brooches
Small pierced ornaments for stringing
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- charmsAttracts or delights
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
fringe · tassels · embroidery · rhinestones · studs · feathers · patches · applique
Organized cooperative movement
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- contrastNotable difference between things
- layeringForming successive strata
mixing · matching · proportion · colorway · texture · minimalism · maximalism · elegance
Prevailing popular style
- crazeShort-lived popular obsession
- statement piecesDeliberately eye-catching possessions
- layered jewelryMultiple ornaments worn simultaneously
- vintage piecesOlder items of value
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- scarvesNeck-warming fabric strips
- beltsWaist-cinching straps
- handbagsPortable personal storage accessories
watches · sunglasses · hats · gloves · earrings · necklaces · bracelets · rings · brooches · cufflinks
beads
Small pierced ornaments for stringing
lace · fringe · tassels · embroidery · rhinestones · studs · feathers · patches · applique · enamel
coordination
Organized cooperative movement
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- contrastNotable difference between things
layering · mixing · matching · proportion · colorway · texture · minimalism · maximalism · elegance · composition
vogue
Prevailing popular style
- crazeShort-lived popular obsession
- statement piecesDeliberately eye-catching possessions
- layered jewelryMultiple ornaments worn simultaneously
vintage pieces · seasonal trends · runway looks · street style
accessorisingstripping down
Removing clothing or components
decluttering · removing · taking off · shedding · discarding
accessorisingminimising
Reducing to smallest extent
simplifying · stripping down · paring down · streamlining · decluttering
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