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Oscar de la Renta Sable poncho available at Richards
Sometimes, after several season of building a stable of timesless classics, it can be time to take a breather from clothing and focus on notching things up with spectacular accessories, that will be worn often and will get many future wears.
This month WAG Magazine, asked me to weigh in on how to update a wardrobe with well chosen accessories. Here is my article from September's issue:
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How to class up an outfit? Choose a great
accessory
People always ask me how I resist the temptations that abound at Richards,
working as the store’s personal shopper.
What I have learned is to make
thoughtful purchases instead of impulsive ones. Like most women, I reorganize my
closets twice a year. I won’t pretend I don’t dread it, but I won’t make a
single new purchase until I have decided what I’m keeping and what I am giving
away. (Glam Media published my biannual closet cleaning tips this past spring at
http://divadebbi.blogspot.com/2012/04/divadebbis-suggestion-for-closet.html.)
I strongly suggest you follow suit.
Once you have taken fresh stock of your wardrobe, you will be in a better
position to see where the holes are. If you are aware of upcoming events, you
can also prepare to make purchases for them if necessary. Frequently, my clients
email me their event schedules, so I can keep my eyes open for clothes and
accessories that will suit their needs. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of adding
an Oscar de la Renta fur shrug, a great pair of Jimmy Choos, a new evening bag
or a Loro Piana shawl.
In years prior, when the economy slowed down, lipstick sales would spike.
Nowadays, accessories’ sales do. According to a recent article in The New York
Times Style section (“Accessories Are Hot for Retailers and Fashion Students,”
Aug. 9), some women are choosing to invest in new accessories to punch up
head-to-toe black outfits and previous purchases, in the hopes no one will
notice their recycled ready-to-wear.
I can’t say it’s not a viable plan.
