Accessories Guides & Tips – 2025

Bags, belts, sunglasses, wallets, scarves, hats—clean advice and editor-picked finds to finish every look the right way.

Start here : Accessories overview

Handbags
Sunglasses
Belts
Wallets
Scarves
Hats

Handbags: size, structure, hardware

Match size to use (mini/crossbody for essentials, tote for work/travel). Structured bags look sharper; slouchy reads casual. Check hardware finish (gold/silver/palladium) and closures.
Explore: Handbags • Work totes • Evening bags • Crossbody essentials

Tip: For daily wear, pick pebbled or saffiano leather—more scratch-resistant than smooth calf.

Sunglasses: UV, lenses, face shape

Always UV400. Polarized cuts glare; photochromic adapts to light. Balance frame shape with your face (round ↔ angular).
Explore: Sunglasses • Polarized vs non-polarized • Frame sizing (bridge/temple)

Belts: width, length, finish

Formal belts ~28–32 mm; casual 35–40 mm. Size = pant size + ~2 (or measure in cm from buckle to middle hole). Match leather & hardware to shoes/strap details.
Explore: Belts • Dress vs casual • Reversible belts—pros/cons

Wallets & small leather goods

Choose layout for how you actually carry (cards > cash?). Slim bifold for suits, zip wallets for travel, cardholders for minimal kits.
Explore: Wallets • RFID sleeves • Travel organizers

Scarves: fabric & styling

Silk = drape/shine; cashmere = warmth/softness; wool = everyday. For styling, start with classic drape, loop, or French knot; keep prints near solid tops.
Explore: Scarves • Silk vs cashmere • Knot guides

Hats: proportion & comfort

Fedora/panama for smart-casual, beanies for winter, wide-brim for sun. Check head circumference (cm) and look for internal adjusters or sweatbands.
Explore: Hats • Sizing charts • Packable travel hats

Materials & care (quick)

Leather: brush dust, condition 2–3×/year; store stuffed, away from sun.
Suede: use protector spray + suede brush; avoid rain where possible.
Hardware: microfiber wipe; avoid perfume/hand sanitizer contact.
Sunglasses: rinse, then wipe; avoid dry wiping dusty lenses.

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