If we’re going to jump feet first into new routines this fall, we might as well do it in style.
The season’s hottest accessory trends walk the line between versatile, eye-catching and crisp-weather cool. But don’t worry: it’s not all utilitarian.
Even in a pandemic, there’s room for a little bit of fashionable fun.
Snug as a bug
Fall 2020 runways overflowed with sumptuous blanket capes, big quilted coats and exaggerated knits. And there were delightfully soft accessories to match: furry slides, puffy purses and cozy totes.
Talk about perfect timing!
These days, we could all use a little comfort and warmth — for brisk outdoor dining, perhaps? — in our lives.
Stand Studio “Lolita” bag, $240 at MatchesFashion.com; Flat faux fur buckle sandal, $59 at Zara.com
Faux fur shoulder bag, $24.99 at HM.com; “Lynx” slide, $149 at JSlidesFootwear.com
“Metro” crossbody bag, $145 at MZWallace.com; “Lodge” moccasins, $59.50 at Jcrew.comSidewalk stunner
We’re finally leaving our houses again, but not without a mask and the new, post-pandemic trifecta: keys, wallet, hand sanitizer. And there’s no better way to carry those essentials than in a bold floral backpack, or a bright, hands-free fanny pack, ideal for a socially distant bike ride. Power clash your mask with some attention-grabbing kicks for a look that’s both outdoor-friendly and impossible to ignore.
Padded Floral backpack, $129.95 at Desigual.com; Puma “X Deva Charlotte” sneakers, $75 at Farfetch.com
“Original” fanny pack, $45 at HunterBoots.com; Nike “Air Force 1” sneakers, $100 at Farfetch.com
Isabel Marant “Woom” color-block tote, $145 at Net-A-Porter.com; Voile Blanche “Eva” hiking boots, $298 at Shopbop.comGlitter goddess
For those who love to dress up, don’t let the shutdowns stifle your vibe. Pumps (remember those?) trimmed with feathers — like something Zsa Zsa Gabor would wear in quarantine – and a shimmery bag will make your next round-the-corner date night feel like a trip to the Plaza. Or, pass the time by staging a sparkly, mask-less photo shoot for Instagram from the safety of your own apartment. Who needs plans?
Skinnydip “Bradshaw” bag, $56 at us.TopShop.com; “Kerry” feather pointed-toe heels, $34 at Lulus.com
“Senti” clutch, $190 at Shopbop.com; “Glitter Old Skool Stacked” sneakers, $49.95 at Vans.com
Medea “MIni Medea” bag, $158 at Shopbop.com; “Talulua” pumps, $39.99 at NineWest.comStylist: Anahita Moussavian; Market Editor: Joiee Thorpe
