When the colder season approaches it’s always nice to warm up your winter outfits.  What’s the perfect piece that goes with any shade? Cognac colored footwear and handbags add that spice you need without going overboard. With the color cognac, you get the pop of color and you get the neutral color that goes with anything. It’s the best of both worlds.

Going monochromatic? Break up the one color note with a cognac boot and/or handbag. A cognac boot goes smoothly over a pair of skinny jeans and sweater. Navy blue, or a darker wash jean is ideal with this lighter brown color. It’s great with an all red, all black, all cream (which is so pretty during the winter), or all brown outfits. If going with a nice cognac boot, you can choose a smaller handbag, like a crossbody style bag. Since the boot is the bigger element, your bag can be minimal in size to compliment your look. If you want to wear a nice pair of cognac colored wedges, then you can go for a bigger bag, such as a satchel or tote bag, since the shoes are smaller in size in proportion. This balances the amount of color and gives you just enough. But there is no hard fast rule, you don’t always have to have your handbag match your shoes. It’s just an option.

 

Since the cognac color is like the new nude color, you can always throw in a handbag or pair of shoes with prints or patterns when you don’t want to always go to black. Depending on your skin tone, this color can have the same effect a nude shoe has for some, it can elongate your legs and give you a taller appearance. So play around with the hues to match your skin tone to achieve that seamless effect. Not a fan of cognac colored footwear? Then opt for the handbag. It really is a basic color that should be added to any closet. It can quickly become your everyday bag since the color goes with anything. No matter what size bag you like to carry, a cognac colored one is a no-brainer piece that you don’t have to worry about it not matching what you’re wearing that day. It is the season for festive colored sweaters, such as reds, greens, creams, and greys, to be worn and a cognac colored handbag goes well with them all. It really gives you that rich, classic, effortless look.

Play it safe with cognac hued accessories during the season. It’s a responsible way to not look like you have a fashion hangover.