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LIFESTYLE
FASHION
Text by WENDY CASEY
Photography by LALA LA PHOTO
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hen it comes to dressing well, accessories provide the ultimate finishing touches. They can transform an outfit from “perfectly average” to “exquisitely stylish” at a stroke and their worth should never be underestimated. In fact they deserve your full attention. You may not be entirely convinced of this at 6 a.m. when you’re rooting through the wardrobe for a tie that matches your suit, or at 8 p.m. when you can’t find that second cufflink and you’re already running half an hour late, but it’s true. And they don’t just provide a perfect gloss finish. The tilt and angle of your fedora or the height of your heel can say more about your character than a thousand carefully selected words and it’s worth bearing in mind that it’s not always what you spend that counts.
SIMPLE STEPS A keen eye and an educated knowledge of the shapes, styles and colours that flatter will take you far. A simple outfit comprising dark jeans and navy V-neck cashmere sweater can be dramatically upgraded with the addition of the right belt, boots, scarf and watch. Accessories can transform inexpensive basics and give them a whole new lease of life; they empower you to embrace some of the very latest fashion trends without overdoing it. They also present an opportunity to invest in some carefully selected inheritance December 2015
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pieces that can be passed down through the generations, whilst continuing to provide uninterrupted pleasure to the wearer--and therein lies the appeal. So what’s hot and what’s not in the accessories arena this coming winter? Bear in mind that the average man is more limited in choice: statement necklaces and silk stockings fall outside the male domain despite the blurring of certain boundaries. So be selective, take time to identify those pieces that are absolutely right for you and enjoy the admiring glances that result. It’s not just women who notice the shine on your loafers or the elegant line of your designer sunglasses; men are equally observant, and sometimes more so.
Happily, the classic hat has made a comeback, which affords greater opportunity to shine. With the exception of the flat cap and baseball cap, the hat fell out of favour at the end of the 1970s and is now making a welcome return.
HATS ARE BACK The fedora, once favoured by screen idols such as Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant, is being worn widebrimmed and with a central dent. This hat is not only stylish but great at keeping the head warm. Check out an established milliner for handcrafted, deluxe versions traditionally made from rabbit or beaver fur, which doesn’t shrink when wet and is less likely to lose its shape.