How to Use accessorize in a Sentence

accessorize

verb
  • Brooches and bowties are used to accessorize, as are hats.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Cyrus accessorized with black leather gloves and sheer black tights.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Fox accessorized with sheer tights and a pair of peep-toe mules.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The look was accessorized with a pair of bright blue gloves and a sling bag.
    — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Twain once again accessorized with opera gloves, though this time, they were made of leather.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 June 2026
  • The star accessorized with a black pillbox hat and opera gloves.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The singer accessorized with a chain belt and gold sandals.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • As a final touch, the duchess accessorized her look with a black belt like this one.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Don't forget to curl your hair and accessorize with scrunchy socks and white high tops!
    — Tierney McAfee, Country Living, 14 July 2020
  • Matilda accessorized with a red purse, strolling down the street with a friend.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • For a pop against the sparkle, the suit was accessorized with a black handbag and black heels.
    — Emily Rochotte, Redbook, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Use hot glue to attach plain wood slices to a wreath form, then accessorize with a plaid bow.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Kylie accessorized with the ring all awards season.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 May 2026
  • Lopez accessorized with a thin belt, boots, and a black handbag, as well as some gold hoops.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Add a pair of chunky loafers with a mini shoulder bag to accessorize.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Aug. 2024
  • They can be used on the sofa, bed or even to accessorize dining chairs.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Feel free to accessorize the costume with a wool stocking hat and boots.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Keep the sun out of your eyes and accessorize your beach vacation look at the same time.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 June 2022
  • Lawrence accessorized with a black leather belt and a Dior handbag.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Let chicness of the one-piece speak for itself and accessorize well.
    — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 30 May 2018
  • To accessorize look number one, a black baguette bag and wore gold earrings.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 22 June 2023
  • Burnett stuck to an all navy look, while Jones accessorized with a green vest.
    — Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 11 July 2024
  • The singer accessorized with a statement necklace to add a touch of sparkle to her look.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Seyfried didn’t accessorize and instead let the bright color stand on its own.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 13 Apr. 2022
  • The actress paired the look with a leather belt and accessorized with a matching clutch.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The singer accessorized with gold statement earrings and styled her hair in soft waves.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Jenner accessorized with more pieces from the French house.
    — Tara Larson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • To jazz up the jacket at night, accessorize with a silk scarf like most Madrilenos do.
    — Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The actress wore a maroon gown with a boat neck and accessorized with chunky gold cuffs on each wrist.
    — Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Johnson accessorized his look with black-rimmed glasses and a brooch.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026

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