10 Accessories That Work With Any Outfit

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Tell me you've been there. You get dressed, ready to go only to find the planned shoes/bag/jewelry/scarf looks totally wrong. This is never truer than now when daily outfits are a mashup of

athleisure, casual, sporty and more dressed-up items. The two choices are changing your clothes or scrambling for different accessories. Here's a new option that makes the situation easy.

Just stick to a core group of 10 accessories that look great with anything. Here's what you need:

gray; MICHAEL Michael Kors Lillie Large Chain Shoulder Tote in Luggage Walmart; Target; Macy's 1. A polished tote

We love our bags and until last year counted on several to get us through the week. There was a basic go-to-work bag, a big open tote to haul extras, a casual weekend bag and a ladylike

satchel or shoulder bag for tailored days. Well, we're done with that. Now we want one bag that can dress up or down and hold our masks, water bottle, sanitizer, wallet, cell and glasses

24/7. The do-all solution is a medium-sized tote with a softer shape, compartments or at least pockets, and a top that closes securely, like the C. Wonder Kimberly Quilted Tote in black or

navy ($20, walmart.com), A New Day Soft Tote Handbag in olive or gray ($40, target.com), MICHAEL Michael Kors Lillie Large Chain Shoulder Tote in Luggage ($238, macys.com). Choose black or

brown or a fresh neutral like navy, gray or olive.

Scarf in blue Nordstrom (2); Zappos 2. An all-seasons scarf

You've probably been collecting cozy scarves for winter warmth, neck camouflage and making a basic top instantly fancy. Well, a generously sized oblong in supple viscose — like the Tasha

Oversize Scarf in blue, brick or ivory ($48, nordstrom.com), Rebecca Minkoff Animal Print Scarf in Leopard or Snow Leopard ($68, nordstrom.com) or Kate Spade New York Enchanted Stripe Oblong

Scarf ($98, zappos.com) — is the accessory you'll reach for again and again (so splurge) to wrap and drape and pull together your sweaters and joggers, your blazer and jeans. Choose a print

or hue that accents the colors you wear most or brightens your face.

(bottom left); Forever New Sterling Silver Heart Hoop Earrings (bottom right) LOFT; Walmart (2) 3. Hoop earrings

Any stud earring is fine but when you want earrings with a little more star power, head for gold or silver hoops that will look right with anything from a black sweater to a hoodie. These

earrings, unlike elaborate chandeliers and dangling styles, won't get tangled in your face mask. Stick with a medium-sized pair that are substantial enough to be noticed but lightweight on

your lobes and piercings, like the Loft Heart Rope Hoop Earrings in gold ($30, loft.com), Forever New Sterling Silver Heart Hoop Earrings ($19, walmart.com) or Ross-Simons Cultured Pearl

Double Hoop Earrings in 14-karat yellow gold ($99, walmart.com). And yes, hoops that feature hearts, chain links or pearls are hot and will satisfy your trend cravings.