This upcoming year expects to be a big one for the accessory market in fashion. If the New York Fashion Week shows were any indication for what’s to come in 2013, you can expect that no woman in her right mind will be leaving the house this year without first accessorizing. Whether you’re going to the beach, spending the day at the office or having lunch with the girls, be sure to grab some of these top seven accessory trends for 2013!
Going Out on the Fringe
Talk about your fringe benefits! Designers are going a little bit crazy with fringes, placing them everywhere from swimsuits to pantsuits. But what about those days when wearing fringes just isn’tan option? Well, that’s what they made accessories for. Look into Spanish-inspired fringe scarves that boast elegant fringe detailing. Conjuring up the graceful movements of Fado singers, you can still go out on the fringe while pairing it with a subtle outfit. This is a great example of “less is more” when it comes to accessorizing; a simple suit with a fringed scarf or fringe boots will spice up the whole outfit without drawing too much attention or going over the top.
A Slice of Bohemia
The Bohemian look is back in for spring 2013, taking the gypsy-inspired trend and running with it. Think about jewelry pieces that walk the line between being rustic and being refined. Sterling silver arm and wrist bangles take inspiration from Southwest North American fashion. Think vintage and go with a large turquoise brooch to complement your blouse, making a classic and timeless statement that isn’t too overstated. Get into the Bohemian spirit and let your imagination loose.
Tote It Up
Often considered the hardest working bag in the fashion industry, the tote bag is more of a function meets form necessity this year. With the modern working woman needing to multitask in order to juggle a career, family and looking good, any time the tote bag is trending, women everywhere sigh in relief. The exact opposite from the small handbag trend of a few years ago (remember deciding which items didn’t make the cut each morning?), the tote bag is the symbolic essence of all the roles women are expected to play today.
Perfect for the shopping or the beach, look to pair it up with a sleeveless top and simple shorts or a white day dress that emphasizes your summery attitude. Sea-inspired jewelry can complete the look; don’t be afraid to look like you’re dressing pragmatically for a day at the beach since in 2013, life is your beach!
Document Your Clutch Moment
The other carrying option for accessories this year comes in the form of the document clutch. For those days when beach attire just won’t cut it, the professionally minded document clutch is business appropriate, practical and stylish. Speaking volumes about the classy woman carrying it, a document clutch is great for carrying your iPad or thin laptop or for hauling around actual documents (who are we kidding, nobody uses these for that!). Either way, whatever you stick into this multi-sectioned clutch, you’ll look like you’re carrying something important, even if you aren’t. If you want to jazz up this paper organizer, look for color blocked panels, envelope shapes or metal tipped corners. Just because it looks all-business doesn’t mean it can’t be a little fun.
The Cap’s Back
Simple, downplayed and perfect for bad hair days, the baseball cap (affectionately being called “the dudette cap”) is in for 2013. Sport your favorite team (or your man’s favorite team if you don’t have one) or just wear it for the team’s colors (be wary of wearing a Boston cap in NYC and vice versa). Collegiate and varsity letter motifs are in as are the boxier looks of retro caps (e.g. the baker boy shape, etc.).
Luxe Cuffs Deluxe
These large gold cuffs are the epitome of arm candy meets eye candy. Go for large, gaudy rhinestones and gemstones while adding chains and trim to the cuff. Keep the colors bright and popping, but don’t stray too far from your outfit’s base colors. While the point here is that “more is more,” you can always make the mistake of being too much with Luxe cuffs.
Rebooting the Boot
Cowgirl boots got a reworking for 2013 using snakeskin patterns, translucent plastic, prints and leather with shapes including peep toe booties and sandals. Look for stylized Cuban heels, gold snakeskin detailing and mixtures of half cowgirl/ half rain boots. The trend is anything goes here, as long as it at one time or another resembled a cowgirl boot.
Author Bio – This article is written by Ash Moore working at Trend N’ Stylez, a premier fashion portal showcasing the latest and upcoming fashion trends. If you’re looking for accessories trends for 2013, make sure you check their website today.
