Proper Accessories Let You Finish What You Start

Small-scale accessories can get lost on a plus-size woman so pay attention to the finishing touches.

Longer belts, larger watchbands and bracelets, and adjustable chokers are a few of the kinds of accessories designed with full figures in mind that you can find in stores and catalogs catering to size 14 and above.

All the Dress For Less accessories featured this week are from the same plus-size source, The Right Touch catalog.

I especially like the velvet belt bag that doubles as a goose down winter muff and the handsome antiqued brass earring and pin set. Of course, the antiqued goldtone 70-inch mesh belt is going to be a hit with me because it can also be worn as a necklace. I love versatility!

Designer version

(to the left of their Dress For Less look-alikes in photo at right)

Faux croc embossed belt with silver trim by Vicenza, $135

Goldtone mesh belt by DKNY Co, $205

Black suede clutch purse by Donna Karan, $415

Orange and gold pin and matching earrings by Donna Karan, $405

Faux croc embossed belt with goldtone trim by Judith Leiber, $575

Embossed belt with sterling frog buckle by Barry Kieselstein-Cord, $880

Total: $2,615

Dress For Less version

Faux croc embossed belt with silver trim, $48

Antique goldtone 70-inch mesh belt/necklace, $85

Black velvet muff/belt bag by Suzan Briganti, $110

Antiqued brass and Lucite chain pin and earrings by Maya, $125

Lizard embossed belt with goldtone trim by Ravid Artistic Design Inc, $90

All of above from The Right Touch catalog Black leather belt with frog buckle at major department stores, $38

Total: $496

MEMO: All of the best looks and fashion bargains featured in this column are available in book form. Send $9.95 to Dress For Less, 177 Sound Beach Ave., Suite 6, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.