Accessories Spread

Accessories That Will Never Go Out of Style

Old Favorites with a Splash of 2021

by ISABEL DUNCAN graphics by AVERIE COHEN

Between the resurgence of Y2k fashion, not your mother’s outfits from the 70s and 80s, and finally being able to ditch our pandemic-chic messy buns, accessories have played a major role in dressing up many trends. This fall, chunky-colored rings, mini bags, and claw clips are back on everyone’s radar. After the last two years of minimalism and, I can’t believe we let this happen, beige, we’re psyched to see bold, stacked accessories coming back to make us look that much hotter. 70s hoops

Fashion always comes back full circle. Your mom probably talks about the battle scars she has from wearing heavy hoop earrings every day in the 70s and 80s. Going from cringe to cute, the 70s Cher hoop has been transformed into the chunky baby hoop of 2021. Popular brands today are Jennifer Fisher, JacqMaria Jewelry, and small Etsy shops such as Dainty and Gold. Whether you stack the hoops up your ear or stick to a simple look, hoops can transform any monochromatic look and give it that extra oomph. Y2k Charm necklaces

This trend took the summer by storm, and we still see it pop up around campus. What first started as a quarantine hobby is now the latest trend of the Y2K fashion revival, being sported by celebrities like Justin Bieber and Emma Chamberlain. These fun, customizable, and most importantly cheap necklaces have become a mix of delicate and bold pieces will make the look more blended instead of over-the-top. Great brands for delicate or bold gold stackers are Ana Louisa and Mejuri, while colored dome and resin rings can be found on Etsy, ASOS, and Urban Outfitters.

staples in many of our closets, representing youthfulness after a dismal year and a half. For a one-of-a-kind necklace of your own, try browsing through various Etsy shops. WARNING: might be cheugy in like, five minutes. Nameplate Necklaces

These necklaces took the world by storm when Carrie Bradshaw sported one in an episode of Sex and the City. And now, 20 years later, they are back. Nameplate necklaces are the perfect way to customize your look by literally putting your name, (or, in true 2021 fashion, your zodiac sign) around your neck. Whether you layer it with other chains or leave it as a statement piece, you can't get much more personal than this jewelry trend. Y2k mini purses

The mini bag is the perfect accessory for the twenty-something who only needs her phone, lip gloss, and wallet on a night out. With so many styles available, it’s easy to stock up on

almost every night-out outfit. From Paris Hilton circa 2001 or Bella Hadid today, these bags are a staple piece 20 years later. Popular styles include the mini pochette from Louis Vuitton, the Jacquemus bag, Prada Re-Edition, or cheaper options from Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters. 80s Chunky Rings

With the surge of maximalist fashion in 2021, rings have been no exception. These chunky rings come in multiple styles and colors and allow for mixing, matching, and stacking. These rings can easily spice up a normally drab outfit and make it fabulous. Just be careful not to go overboard and risk looking gaudy; Claw and Butterfly Clips:

These clips have become a must-have over the last two years in quarantine. An accessory that makes your hair look cute without having to put work into it? Sign me up! Although butterfly clips are still used today, its cousin, the modern claw clip, has taken over our For You pages and Pinterest boards. These clips have become the best way to elevate a look without having to settle for a simple ponytail or bun. Aside from the claw clip, butterfly clips are also still alive and well, seen most frequently as a part of game day looks, concert hair-dos, and the occasional day look.and the occasional day look.

Hopefully you were able to find new favorite accessories and ways to incorporate them into your wardrobe. Y2K and 80s accessories are not going anywhere and will definitely be good to bring into the new year. These trends encourage you to branch out and try new things, you neverknow what it could lead to!