Fashion accessory
In fashion, an accessory is an item used to contribute, in a secondary manner, to an individual's outfit. Accessories are often chosen to complete an outfit and complement the wearer's look.[1] They have the capacity to further express an individual's identity and personality. Accessories come in different shapes, sizes, hues, etc. The term came into use in the 16th century[2]
Types
Fashion accessories can be loosely categorized into two general areas: carried accessories and worn accessories. Carried accessories include
Shoes, boots, sneakers, and all types or footwear are not accessories but 'wear for the foot'. The type of accessory that an individual chooses to wear or carry to complement their outfit can be determined by several factors, including the specific context of where the individual is going. For example, if an individual is going to work their choice of accessory would differ from someone who is going out to drinks or dinner; thus depending on work or play different accessories would be chosen. Similarly, an individual's economical status, religious and cultural background would also be a contributing factor.[4]
History
In Victorian fashion accessories such as fans, parasols and gloves held significance for how women experienced gender, race, and class. In this era, there was a trend for women to adopt, or aspire to, a more leisurely lifestyle. Consequently, gloves were often used by women to cover their hands and mask any signs of labour.[5]
During the early 16th century, in Italy hat badges were worn by civilian men of higher social status as a decorative item, in imitation of the
See also
Notes
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84788-533-3. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ^ "accessory", Wiktionary, the free dictionary, 2023-11-29, retrieved 2024-02-03
- ISBN 978-1-60901-527-5. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "Clothing & Accessories". National Museum of American History. Archived from the original on 2018-08-27. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ISBN 9781847886828.
- ISBN 9783039110681.
External links
- Media related to Clothing accessories at Wikimedia Commons