Accessorize
verb
To add decorative or functional items to something to make it more attractive or useful.
She accessorized her black dress with a red scarf.
verb
To wear or use accessories.
I prefer to accessorize sparingly, choosing just one or two pieces of jewelry.
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To add decorative or functional items to something to make it more attractive or useful.
She accessorized her black dress with a red scarf.
verb
To wear or use accessories.
I prefer to accessorize sparingly, choosing just one or two pieces of jewelry.
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'accessorize' when describing adding items that visually enhance an outfit or object.
He accessorized his suit with a silk pocket square.
Pro Tip 2/3Functionality
Beyond beauty, 'accessorize' can imply adding items that increase the item's usefulness.
She accessorized her phone with a protective case.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhance the Basic
'Accessorize' suggests adding to something simple or basic, not something already ornate.
To accessorize her plain outfit, she chose a bold necklace.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'accessorize' when describing adding items that visually enhance an outfit or object.
He accessorized his suit with a silk pocket square.
Pro Tip 2/3Functionality
Beyond beauty, 'accessorize' can imply adding items that increase the item's usefulness.
She accessorized her phone with a protective case.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhance the Basic
'Accessorize' suggests adding to something simple or basic, not something already ornate.
To accessorize her plain outfit, she chose a bold necklace.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'accessorize' when describing adding items that visually enhance an outfit or object.
He accessorized his suit with a silk pocket square.
Pro Tip 2/3Functionality
Beyond beauty, 'accessorize' can imply adding items that increase the item's usefulness.
She accessorized her phone with a protective case.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhance the Basic
'Accessorize' suggests adding to something simple or basic, not something already ornate.
To accessorize her plain outfit, she chose a bold necklace.
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Quote examples
Jason Wu
Canadian Designer
A perfectly fitted sheath dress that can take you from day to night is something that every woman should have in her closet. You can't go wrong with black, but a little bit of color is nice. I love a lot of color, personally. You can accessorize a sheath dress. Look at how Michelle Obama accessorizes clothes to make them her own.
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Sophia Amoruso
American Businesswoman
I think I've just gotten really good at accessorizing personally. I've always been good at accessorizing other people, and intellectually, I've known how to accessorize, but I was pretty minimal personally - although I was wearing a ton of rings.
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Masaba Gupta
Indian Designer
According to me, the key is 'less is more.' For instance, if the print is the star of your outfit, don't accessorize too much. And if you have a gorgeous piece of jewellery, allow it to shine through.
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Eliza Doolittle
English Musician
I'm really into laces; I always accessorize with shoe laces whether I wear them as a belt, or attached to my shorts or in my hair or as a bracelet.
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Amber Le Bon
English Model
I always accessorize with jewelry. I am a bit of a magpie; I love sparkles, and so wearing jewelry makes me feel more exciting and confident, too!
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Amber Le Bon
English Model
If I'm not feeling super confident about an outfit or a little insecure - I'll probably accessorize my outfit with some jewelry.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I say accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. If you don't accessorize, someone else will.
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Madeleine Albright
American Statesman
The difference between humans and other mammals is that we know how to accessorize.
Quote examples
Jason Wu
Canadian Designer
A perfectly fitted sheath dress that can take you from day to night is something that every woman should have in her closet. You can't go wrong with black, but a little bit of color is nice. I love a lot of color, personally. You can accessorize a sheath dress. Look at how Michelle Obama accessorizes clothes to make them her own.
Quote examples
Sophia Amoruso
American Businesswoman
I think I've just gotten really good at accessorizing personally. I've always been good at accessorizing other people, and intellectually, I've known how to accessorize, but I was pretty minimal personally - although I was wearing a ton of rings.
Quote examples
Masaba Gupta
Indian Designer
According to me, the key is 'less is more.' For instance, if the print is the star of your outfit, don't accessorize too much. And if you have a gorgeous piece of jewellery, allow it to shine through.
Quote examples
Eliza Doolittle
English Musician
I'm really into laces; I always accessorize with shoe laces whether I wear them as a belt, or attached to my shorts or in my hair or as a bracelet.
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Amber Le Bon
English Model
I always accessorize with jewelry. I am a bit of a magpie; I love sparkles, and so wearing jewelry makes me feel more exciting and confident, too!
Quote examples
Amber Le Bon
English Model
If I'm not feeling super confident about an outfit or a little insecure - I'll probably accessorize my outfit with some jewelry.
Quote examples
Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I say accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. If you don't accessorize, someone else will.
Quote examples
Madeleine Albright
American Statesman
The difference between humans and other mammals is that we know how to accessorize.
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