In winter, a good hat, a decent pair of gloves, and a sturdy umbrella are as much essential fashion accessories as a pair of boots and a coat, so why not make them gorgeous?
Hats
Bowlers, berets, knitted caps and fedoras will be keeping fashionable heads warm this season.
They are a great accessory with any outfit, from a cute dress for work through to the more casual skinny jeans and baggy top combo, or even just to cover a bad-hair day.
Arthur Barnett fashion apparel buyer Yvette Billot said dressier hats with a bit more style, rather than casual beanies, were in.
Colours ranged from the staple black, to charcoal, ivory and rich reds and purples.
Thick felted wool in strong, simple styles was coming back "in a big way".
More masculine styles of the fedora and baker boy with crowns and bands had become a women's fashion essential.
More traditional berets had also been given a twist with updated felt and wool styles now available.
Softer, oversized berets were the modern look, designed to be worn loosely on the back of the head.
With a palette of colours to choose from, she encouraged people to "be bold".
People loved trying on hats because it was always good for a giggle, but she recommended setting aside some time to find the perfect one.
"You have to try on 10 hats to get the feel for the right one," she said.
Hats are like glasses; face shape and hairstyle will impact on how they look when worn.
Scarves
With the warmer tones of red and purple strong in winter fashion this year, scarves are no exception.
However, bolder colours, such as canary yellow, were also available.
"You can really go to town," Ms Billot said.
All kinds of colours, sizes and textures are on offer for every taste and occasion.
Digital printing was a new technique available which offered greater detail of patterns, she said.
Sun Dean, of Refind Rig, offered those with thinner silk and cotton scarves a tip to make them warmer - double up two similar colours or patterns.
Twine the scarves together and wear as one.
Umbrellas
Ditch your boring black one and let your personality shine through the rain clouds with an umbrella that stands out from the crowd.
Refind Rig owner Sun Dean encouraged people to experiment with colour and wear it with confidence.
From leopard prints to those embellished with musical notes, she stocked a range of different umbrellas.
Also, when purchasing, ensure it is of sturdy construction, as there is nothing worse than having your umbrella collapse on you in the middle of a downpour.
Gloves
Forget your old woollen mittens and treat yourself to quality leather gloves this winter.
With a range of lengths, colours and textures available, gloves can be found to suit any style, taste and budget.
Trent's Leather Shop owner Sue Brown said what most people did not realise about leather gloves was they needed to be fitted properly, like shoes.
The perfect glove should have a snug fit.
"Like a second skin, it will mould to your hand."
Wool or silk-lined gloves were an essential for the Dunedin climate and different styles lent themselves to different occasions.
Sweet, dainty gloves could be worn to weddings and the races while others were great for driving.
"Gloves are good for anything," she said.
Arm warmers were another item which continued to be a hot trend this season.
In various lengths, chunky wool warmers were easy to find, as were thinner versions, all in a range of colours and textures.
Ms Billot, of Arthur Barnett, not only found them fashionable as they enabled people to create the popular layered look, but practical as well.
She used them to extend the length of sleeves, especially three-quarter styles.
