Finishing touch: 10+ statement accessories to elevate any party outfit

20 November 2025
By Natalia Didovich

From sultry scents to eye-catching earrings, elevate your ensemble in an instant with these enticing style additions.

'Back to Basics' still life shoot, Fashion Quarterly Winter '25. Photographer: Belinda Merrie.

Party season calls for pieces that do more than complement your outfit — they complete it. This year, it’s all about accessorising with intention: sculptural jewellery that catches the light, fragrances that linger long after you’ve left the room, and standout additions that turn even the simplest look into a statement. Read on for our curated edit of accessories guaranteed to elevate any ensemble this party-season.

Shop the edit:

Zambesi 1979 Parfum, $275 for 50ml.
Meadowlark ‘Vita’ drop earrings, $759.
Magda Butrym ‘Brigitte Trapeze’ bag, $3850, from Muse.
Cendré ’Phoebe’ watch, $249, from Superette.
Bulgari ‘Serpenti’ sunglasses, $1270.
Jasmin Sparrow ‘Ripple’ bangle, $450.
Miista ‘Egle’ sandals, $662.
Meadowlark ‘Magda’ string necklace, $3999.
Dragon Diffusion woven leather phone case, $411, from Net-a-Porter.
Bronwyn Footwear, Lottie Sandal, $299.
Naveya & Sloane ‘Tides’ hoops, $2395.
Ruby ‘Lara’ hair claw, $29.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly’s Spring 2025 issue.

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