The Curvy Girl's Guide to Accessories
Draw attention to your best assets.
-Angela Gaimari, www.BettyConfidential.com
While trying on jeans may not be one of our favorite activities, shopping for accessories is fashion fun at its finest. A sparkly, shiny or otherwise eye-catching piece draws the eye just where you want it, and away from where you might not. Best of all, accessories make just about any outfit more fun and they're one-size-fits-all-so long as you choose pieces that are best suited to your body type. Christina Hendricks uses minimal accessories, like the giant emerald ring to make sure all eyes are on her.
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Read on for your ultimate summer picks.
The Pear
Got gorgeous curves like America Ferrera? Balance out a sensuous pear-shape with bold colors and glistening accessories that draw the eye to your upper half.
Your Carefree Summer Handbag:
The interchangeable Bermuda bag that will match your mood and your outfit. Jesse B Collection wooden handle bag andBombay reversible cover ($60 for bag, $29.75 for cover,thejessebcollection.com).
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Your Must-Have Jewelry:
A multi-strand choker is a power accessory that you can dress up or down. Greenbeads beaded golden necklace ($180,fragments.com).
How You Can Wear the Summer Scarf:
Draped loosely around the neck or worn draped pashmina-style, in a bold, bright pattern. Lilly Pulitzer Murfee scarf in bright navy Off The Hook ($118, lillypulitzer.com).
Extra Credit:
Statement chandelier earrings that are perfect for dinner al fresco. Oval green unique chandelier earrings ($48, 1928.com).
The Hourglass
Blessed with a figure like Christina Hendricks? Make the most of your classic curves by hearkening back to the pre-waif look of days of yore, when bombshells ruled.
Your Carefree Summer Handbag:
A mini cross-body that fits just the essentials. B. Makowsky Kampala zip cross-body bag ($128, nordstrom.com).
Your Must-Have Jewelry:
Convertible stud/drop earrings that go from day to night. Betsey Johnson 2-in-1 rhinestone heart earrings ($38,betseyjohnson.com).
How You Can Wear the Summer Scarf:
Invest in a classic scarf and wear it over your hair, tied at the chin-think retro chic movie star driving to Monaco with the top down.Hermès Carré en Cravates hand-rolled vintage silk twill scarf ($305, hermes.com).
Extra Credit:
Get even more glamorous with a pair of Old Hollywood shades. Candie's Cat Eye Sunglasses ($11.99, kohls.com).
The Apple
Accentuate what you've got, just like Amber Riley. Have fun with fashion and play up your unique style with accessories that make a statement all summer long.
Your Carefree Summer Handbag:
An upscale tote bag that's perfect for the beach and beyond. Tarnish printed cotton hobo ($33.90, nordstrom.com).
Your Must-Have Jewelry:
A jumble of funky bangles that add exotic allure to any outfit. Alex and Ani Maasai expandable wire bangle set ($138,shopbop.com).
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How You Can Wear the Summer Scarf:
For a playful effect, tie it up as a floppy bow headband. Twist scarf($14, americanapparel.net).
Extra Credit:
Gorgeous metallic wedge sandals make for easygoing glamour.Jimmy Choo crisscross wedges ($595, saksfifthavenue.com).
Tell us: What's your favorite accessory?
Angela Gaimari is a freelance copywriter and editor in Brooklyn. Her work has been featured in T:Style, The New York Times' style magazine, Style.com, NYMag.com and WWDScoop. She also writes a stylish food blog called NewYorkavore.com.
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