The Only 5 Autumn Accessory Trends That Matter
I could probably be here all day telling you about the hundreds of accessories that look right for now; We appear to be in a time where great outfit finishing options abound. Whether you're a minimalist who wants to flourish with the simplest of extras and take last autumn's basics to a new level or you're a maximalist of the highest order piling on It piece after It piece, no ensemble is complete without a little something-something.
There are so many accessory trends this season that it could potentially be overwhelming to decipher what you'd like to try out—there are only so many days left of 2019, after all.
So I've filtered through the street style images of NYC, London, Milan and Paris to find the most common threads and work out which add-ons are really making the greatest impact and proving to be the most popular amongst the fashion set. Five presented themselves, and almost all of them can be attributed to one brand in particular: Bottega Veneta. New creative director Daniel Lee is the man of the moment and his accessories like square-toe sandals, squidgy clutch bags and jumbo belts have proven to shopping catnip for those in the know. The outfit above sums up almost every one of these key accessorising trends for autumn, which proves that many of the suggested new items below are ripe for combining together.
Keep scrolling to see which five accessory trends are really changing the game for autumn 2019.
1. THE GOLD CHAIN
It's been a long, long time since statement earrings weren't the #1 go-to for editors, influencers, stylists and fashion lovers across the globe. But over the past few months chunky gold chains have taken over, being worn with everything from plain ol' tees to fancy dresses. Many girls are transitioning them into the A/W season over roll-necks and chunky knits—there's still plenty of wear to come.
2. SQUARE-TOE SHOES
What started off in the summer via sandals has segued into autumn with square-toe shoes and boots continuing to be that little point-of-difference for the most directional of dressers. From Wandler to Topshop this '90s throwback footwear trend can be found all over the retail scene.
3. THE BIGGEST OF BELTS
Not everyone's best friend at lunch-time, I know, but the big waist belt is back. The gold curved one you can see here is from Bottega and has been particularly popular, but this kind of cinching isn't reliant on designer goods alone—try buying vintage!
4. COMBAT BOOTS
It doesn't matter whether they're long or short, old or new, expensive or affordable, just take my word for it that you will feel really smug when you own a pair of black stompy combat boots. They make every outfit look that little bit tougher and they are an absolute dream to work in. Since the fashion gods declared that trainers and hiking sandals could stay the comfy shoe options just keep on rolling in…
5. GRAB BAG
Mini bags, giant bags, cross-body bags and shoulder bags are all still entirely stylish, but the clutch has been making quite the comeback. Again, it's a Bottega trend that's sparked a barrage of grab-and-go styles to be introduced into stores. You can buy great second-hand options on Etsy—that's where I've been looking for more affordable alternatives.
Next up, our under-£100 shopping picks.
Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK. Hannah has been part of the theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.
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