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Accessorize

usgb/əkˈsesəraɪz/Volume
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Visual ImpactPlay
Use 'accessorize' when describing adding items that visually enhance an outfit or object. SlideHe accessorized his suit with a silk pocket square.
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FunctionalityPlay
Beyond beauty, 'accessorize' can imply adding items that increase the item's usefulness. SlideShe accessorized her phone with a protective case.
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Enhance the BasicPlay
'Accessorize' suggests adding to something simple or basic, not something already ornate. SlideTo accessorize her plain outfit, she chose a bold necklace.