Match Your Bag & Gloves for an Unexpected Twist. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & ACCESSORIES BLOG

As cute as they are, this fall's shrunken blazers & capes leave a lot of uncovered lower arm area. Take it as a sign that you need to go shopping for long armwarmers & gloves! Matching them to your bag of the day is a fun way to introduce a touch of coordinated fabulousness without being too overtly matchy-matchy - as can be the problem with matching shoe/bag combos which run the risk of making you look like you're trying too hard.

While shades like black & blue are no-brainers to mix and match, reds, purples & animal prints are more tricky. To make them work, opt for different textures such as leather mixed with knits, and light contrasted against dark; prints like leopard look especially elegant paired with complementary but unusual fabrics, such as a metallic mesh cheetah print clutch paired with a chocolate-hued python glove.

Some fun bag/glove combinations to try this fall & winter:

GRAPHIC

• Kaia Peterka Zhivago - KaiaPeterka.com
• striped long armwarmer - UrbanOutfitters.com

GREY

• Derek Lam Hildegard hobo - Barneys.com
• McQ fingerless wool glove - Net-a-Porter.com

BOLD COLOR!

• embroidered tomato red pompom armwarmer - UrbanOutfitters.com
• Chloe Heloise bag - Net-a-Porter.com

PYTHON

• costume history-inspired python print glove with balloon sleeve - GlovedUp.com
• Ted Rossi natural python gusset clutch - TedRossi.com

PATENT

• Prada ombre patent tote - NeimanMarcus.com
• GIM black patent gloves - NeimanMarcus.com

OVERSIZED WHITE TOTE

• Kale tote in Cement - ILoveShop.com
• GIM shiny leather, silk-lined glove in Mist - BergdorfGoodman.com

 

ANIMAL PRINTS

• Burberry python glove - NeimanMarcus.com
• Felix Rey mesh leopard print bag - ActiveEndeavors.com

PURPLE

• knit grandma-chic woolen chain-handled bag Benetton.com
• Marni cashmere knit gloves - BrownsFashion.com

- Lesley Scott

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