Don't Just Attend a Party—Be the Party With These 6 Accessories

Accessories are magical. Think about it—what else has the power to totally transform an outfit? If you’ve got a fancy frock that’s in need of dressing down, a simple switch of your shoes will do the trick. Find yourself going out at the last minute and all that’s clean is a pair of jeans and a white shirt? Add a pair of statement earrings and classic black court shoes and you’re off! We share the same sentiment when it comes to party dressing.

Accessories should be given your utmost consideration come the festive period. Last year’s black dress? Consider it overhauled with this season’s new It bag or shoe. As such, we set out to find the prettiest accessories that will dominate party season. From hair adornments to the new take on the statement necklace, keep scrolling to see our favourite party accessories for 2019.

Last year saw the meteoric rise of the hair slide, but for 2019, it’s all about small hair twists that you can place throughout your tresses. Consider weaving them through loose hair or a messy bun.

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VELVET PLATFORMS
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Alexa Chung’s go-to shoe is back on the accessory agenda this season. While there are many iterations to choose from, none is as glamorous as those with velvet textures. 

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PEARL HEADBANDS
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Headbands are still reigning supreme on the accessory scene, with pearls proving to be the latest take on the trend. Just think how gorgeous they’ll look set against your locks. 

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JEWEL CHAINS
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Chain necklaces made a return on the A/W 19 runways. For party season, consider a style that’s been adorned with a single gemstone for a cool-girl take on bling. 

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GLITTER BAGS
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Calling all magpies. This is one handbag trend you won’t want to miss. BY FAR has kick-started a glitter movement with its sparkling, '90s-style shoulder bag, and it hasn’t taken long for the high street to follow suit. 

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ANYTHING FEATHERED
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The quintessential party texture, feathers will never fail to make you feel fancy. Take the less-is-more approach by adding feathered shoes to a tailored suit or a bag to a simple satin midi dress. 

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.