Say Yes to the Dress: How to Match Accessories to Your Outfit
It’s easy to throw on a little black dress and call your outfit complete - but without accessories, you’re missing an opportunity to take your look to the next level. We’re here to help you determine how to match your accessories to your clothes and create a perfectly put together outfit.
In This Guide
Must-have Accessories for Your Dress
We’ve made it easy to shift your look from understated to one that makes a statement with these four must-have accessories.
1. A watch strap
Having a selection of watch straps you love close at hand will make it easy to uplift your outfit. Our padded smooth Italian leather watch strap, for example, is refined and can add a subtle interest to your look. Available in neutral colours, like black, blue, tan and brown, that go with everything and a supremely soft nubuck lining, this is a watch strap you’ll want to keep wearing, even after the party is over.
2. The right pair of shoes
Shoes are a great opportunity to play with the colours in your outfit. Echo the colour of your watch strap by matching it with the colour of your shoes. Our rich semi-padded alligator print Italian leather watch strap is beautifully balanced with a pair of brown shoes or sandals in the same shade. If you’re feeling bold, choose a pair of purple or red shoes for a pop of colour and tie the look together with a playful red watch strap.
3. A stylish bag
Accessorising is all about building layers. A handbag can tie your outfit together - especially if you’ve matched it in colour or material with your shoes and watch. Carry a tan bag with navy denim and you’re well on your way to a great look.
4. Metallic jewellery
Jewellery is a wonderful opportunity to put the finishing touches on your look. To know which kind of jewellery is right for your outfit, consider the colour of your watch case and the buckle of your watch strap. For example, if they’re silver, choose silver for your necklace as well to draw attention upward toward your face, while maintaining a balanced look overall.
What Colour Accessories to Wear with a Green Dress
When accessorising with a green dress, consider the shade of green you’ll be wearing. If you’ve chosen an elegant emerald green dress, for example, consider warm tones to complement your look. Green colours tend to look gorgeous with shades of gold, brown, tan and black. These neutral tones give an ornate feel to an ensemble without overwhelming it.
Allow our Milanese mesh stainless steel watch strap in gold to offer inspiration for your green dress accessories.
What Accessories to Wear with a Red Dress
Red is a ravishing colour, bold and beautiful. A red dress makes a statement of its own, so consider shoe colours in a neutral shade, like black, or pick a pair that is effortlessly matched to your skin tone. Beyond shoes, both gold and silver pair prettily with red, so complete your ensemble with a striking pair of silver earrings and add a silver watch with a dress watch strap, like our classic semi-padded crocodile print leather watch strap or Teju lizard print embossed leather watch strap, to elevate your look.
What Colour Accessories to Wear with a Pink Dress
Pink is known as the most playful colour, which is why a fun pair of high heeled shoes make a great choice with light pink dresses. Polish your look with a fashionable tan watch strap that matches your purse to tie everything together.
What Colour Accessories to Wear with a Purple Dress
A pretty purple outfit pairs perfectly with beige shoes. Accessories in neutral colours will keep the focus on your purple dress, while adding a brown handbag and matching our classic padded saddle leather watch strap or apple skin/PU vegan leather strap in brown adds intrigue to your overall outfit, completing your look.
Deciding on an accessory depending on your dress colour is simple when you refer to these helpful tips. Whether you prefer the luxurious look of a timeless leather watch strap or love to make a bold statement with complementary colours, our collection of watch straps will effortlessly uplift your look, no matter the colour.
Learn more about how to choose a watch strap colour you’ll love, or contact our helpful team for guidance.
