Accessories

Accessories are the quickest way to make a simple outfit look intentional. This category covers jewelry, scarves, belts, handbags, sunglasses and shoes for women over 40, with practical notes: earrings light enough to wear all day, bag sizes that hold reading glasses and a phone, belt widths for shorter and longer torsos, and scarf knots that stay put. We also compare investment pieces with budget finds, and show which accessories update last year's wardrobe without replacing the clothes. Pearls are welcome here, of course, but never required.