Whether you want to dazzle on date night or sparkle at a social gathering, these high-octane accessories will light up the night.
After-dark dressing is perhaps the most fun and indulgent part of building your wardrobe. It’s a time to put aside the boring basics and experiment with glitz, glamour, and perhaps a little excess.
Let’s consider some of the most powerful elements in the accessory armoury that can help you stand out in the crowd.
THE PERFECT PUMPS
Elevate your look (quite literally) by adding a pair of patent stiletto pumps, such as those designed by Australian vegan shoe label Huntd.
Influencer-turned-designer Nadhisha Perera favours pared-back, easy-to-match colours such as black and beige, which will effortlessly pair with any colours you may have in your wardrobe. The sleek design makes these pumps the ideal all-day pair to take you from the office to the cocktail lounge.
Huntd, Classic Point in patent black, $169
THE EVENING BAG
Vegan brand LaBante London create chic, structured designs that can be worn over the shoulder thanks to an elegant chain strap, making it perfect for the evening. This small yet attention-grabbing accessory will add a classy touch to a simple dress, slouchy blouse, or jeans-and-a-top combo.
LaBante London, Kensington in nude, from $169
THE SULTRY STOLE
Nights can get chilly, and your outerwear needs some glamour too. And this doesn’t get any easier than simply throwing on one of Helen Moore’s faux-fur stoles.
Decadent, fluffy textures meet good-mood colours for an accessory that will not only add warmth but will also instantly glamourise your coat or jacket. All of this without as much as one hair off an animal’s head.
Helen Moore, Wedding Pocket Stole in whisper, from $216
THE ELEGANT WATCH
Daytime glamour is not to be underestimated – and neither is a subtle, less in-your-face approach to accessories. A watch with a hint of shine, like Votch’s metal designs, will lend a polished finish to workwear or artfully dress up a weekend ensemble. Wear it with a three-quarter sleeve to give it the space and attention it deserves.
Votch, Mesh Petite in gold and gold, from $196
THE GLITZY CLUTCH
The ultimate in after-dark accessories is a shiny little clutch, often enough to raise the glam factor of an outfit on their own. LUXTRA make some beauties that are roomier than they look, with a high-shine design that will make you stand out for all the right reasons.
LUXTRA, The Junko in shiny silver, from $167
THE HIGH-OCTANE HEELS
Dance the night away, stopping only to receive compliments for your stunning shoes. Serving up a broad range of leather-free designs since 2001, Beyond Skin are pioneers of the vegan shoe scene – and they sure know how to make a fancy heel. Whether you favour a block heel or a stiletto, there’s a shoe for you in their dazzling evening collection.
Beyond Skin, Alora, from $423
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Whether you’re dazzling in sparkly metals, getting plushy in faux fur, or elevating your look with luxurious vegan leather, dressing glamorously when forgoing animal products has never been easier. Fashion can be so much more than functional; it can be fabulous and fun too!
