Elevate Your Summer Outfits with This Accessory Color

During the summer it’s often too hot to style your outfits by layering them. But if you accessorize even the simplest combinations with this color of leather, you’ll elevate your summer outfits every time…no layering required.

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Why Cognac Works

Recently cognac, also sometimes called saddle leather, caramel, rum or sienna, has been trending in accessories, including belts, handbags and shoes.

This rich, reddish brown adds depth to any outfit. While black, white, nude and even other colors of leather have their place among your accessories, cognac has the unique ability to elevate almost every single outfit you could put together. It just works.

And unlike those other colors of leather, you can wear cognac beautifully with every color in your wardrobe…

as well as every neutral. Cognac brings to life simple combinations like camel and white…

and black and white.

Cognac also looks perfect with navy, another favorite summer neutral.

And I like it with olive green as well.

But it also plays nicely with lots of color. I love how cognac accessories add depth and richness to muted tones and casual fabrics. These accessories look perfectly “at home” among more casual pieces.

But cognac accessories also look classy and distinct with otherwise monochromatic looks.

Cognac is not new. In fact part of the charm of this rich, reddish brown tone of leather is that it immediately looks aged and substantial. But in recent months we’ve seen a resurgence in its popularity.

I’m loving combining cognac shoes, handbag and belt in my outfits. But even a splash of this rich leather shade will immediately elevate your outfit. So you don’t have to combine all three accessories to get the effect. And for summer I’m preferring woven straw and fabric bags trimmed in cognac leather rather than full leather bags for the most part.

If you fear that cognac sandals may look a little visually “heavy” on your feet, you might want to look for sandals that have clear, woven or even denim straps that are simply trimmed in cognac. Likewise, you can find straw bags and even woven belts with cognac trim. These look distinctly summery and so on trend.

I am so happy with my cognac crossover sandals and the other similarly colored leather accessories I’ve collected for my spring and summer wardrobe. So I’m not necessarily looking for more at this point. But in the case that you’re interested in adding this rich brown leather to your accessory wardrobe in a belt, shoe or handbag, I’ve scouted for them in a wide range of styles and prices.

Cognac Sandals

I found selections from flats to heels, dressy shoes to more casual.

Cognac Belts

A classic leather belt is always a good investment. But I found several that include part canvas or wicker, too. Those are really nice for the summer season.

Cognac Handbags

I found so many beautiful summer bags featuring cognac trim as well as full cognac leather designs. Choose a size that works with your frame.

I have a feeling someone will ask, so let me go ahead and assure you that your belt, bag and shoes do not have to exactly match. If you would like to create a trio of cognac accessories, simply look for some that are in a fairly close shade and wear them with confidence. Thanks so much for stopping in!

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