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The 9 best (and affordable) work-friendly accessories

By InStyle.comInspired by the spring runway collections, these outfit-making add-ons will bring new life to your work wardrobe. Try a jeweled necklace, a sheer scarf or chic white pumps to freshen up your 9-to-5 look.White pumpsClean white pumps (with a touch of toe cleavage) are a chic finish to a pale-and-pastel look like this one from Derek Lam.Polyester heels, Zara, $50; zara.comAccordion bagS

By InStyle.com

Inspired by the spring runway collections, these outfit-making add-ons will bring new life to your work wardrobe. Try a jeweled necklace, a sheer scarf or chic white pumps to freshen up your 9-to-5 look.

White pumps

Clean white pumps (with a touch of toe cleavage) are a chic finish to a pale-and-pastel look like this one from Derek Lam.

Polyester heels, Zara, $50; zara.com

Accordion bag

Spacious yet compact, an accordion bag (like the one from Nina Ricci's spring 2012 collection) expands to fit all your workday necessities.

Faux leather bag, Gap, $45; gap.com

Wooden bangles

Earthy but sculptural wooden bangles make a statement with a warm-toned outfit a la Donna Karan.

Wooden bracelets, Topshop, $28; topshop.com

White belt

As seen on the Oscar de la Renta runway, a classic white belt adds instant polish (and shape!) to a print shift.

Faux leather belt, The Limited, $35; thelimited.com

Imaxtree, Courtesy

Leopard flats

Pull together unstructured separates (like these from the Paul Smith collection) with leopard-print slip-ons.

Velvet slippers, Charlotte Russe, $26; charlotterusse.com

Jeweled necklace

A chunky jeweled choker adds the perfect touch of sparkle to a single-shade dress. Accent a bright dress, like this one from Vionnet, with white gems or select a neon-bright piece to amp up a neutral number.

Glass necklace, Ann Taylor, $88; anntaylor.com

Sheer scarf

Carolina Herrera pumped up a geometric sweater with a coordinating scarf. Get a similar effect with a print scarf in the same color family as a patterned blouse.

Cotton-and-silk scarf, Anthropologie, $48; anthropologie.com

A tough belt

A tough-meet-delicate narrow chain belt, a la Christian Dior, is the perfect ladylike accent to a peplum dress or jacket.

Metal and faux-leather belt, Express, $35; express.com

Black and white accents

Get inspired by Helmut Lang and take black and white into overdrive with a two-tone bag and shoes to match a black-and-white dress.

Leather tote, Zara, $169; zara.com; Leather heels, Preen for Aldo, $150; aldoshoes.com

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