Accessories add color , style and class to an outfit , and create a certain look , but they may also have practical functions . Handbags are for carrying small necessary items , hats protect the face from weather , Laptops and mobile phones communicate , and gloves keep the hands warm . Accessories can add color , style and class to an outfit , and create a certain look , but they can also have a practical function : handbags can be used to carry small items such as cash , hats protect the face in bad weather , and gloves keep hands warm .