One of the most delightful things about Lunar New Year (besides the feasting, the festivals and spending cherished time with friends and family, of course) is getting the chance to dress up. New outfits are brought especially for the occasion in festive shades of red, and no look is considered too ostentatious. After all, it's a time for celebrating.

Some people might go to town in a top-to-toe red ensemble. Others may prefer to keep things a little more restrained, opting instead for a pared back look accented with pops of red in the form of a bag or a beauty look. Regardless of what camp you fall into, accessories are essential to tie an outfit together. Plus, they make light work of incorporating red into your day-today ensembles long after the festivities wrap up (and might just bring you a little extra good luck throughout the Year of the Snake). From statement-making to subtle, these are the red accessories to invest in this Lunar New Year.

If you'd consider your style on the preppier side, channel Blair Waldorf in Coach's sweet red Alice Band. Crafted from lamb leather, it's one very elegant way to level up your Lunar New Year ensemble both day and night.

Leather Headband, $179 from Coach, Ground Level

Most definitely not for the more demure dressers, Jimmy Choo’s Ixia 95 pumps are covered in ultra-fine candy apple red tinsel and feature a teardrop-shaped heel for the ultimate statement-making shoe. Prepare for compliments all evening long.

Ixia 95, $1550 from Jimmy Choo, Ground Level

Tied through the handle of a bag, in the hair or worn as a belt, Kenzo’s silk scarf will prove itself a versatile investment all year long. It also makes a sleek top for balmy summer nights.

Kenzo Marguerite Scarf, $305 from Kenzo, Ground Level

If you’re taking a more casual approach to your Lunar New Year ensemble, or are just looking to invest in a piece you know you’ll be able to wear time and again this year, consider Oroton’s vibrant (and versatile) baseball cap.

Oro Logo Cap, $59 from Oroton, Ground Level

Mulberry’s Bayswater tote is a classic for a reason. It’s sleek, sophisticated, roomy and instantly elevates an outfit. Plus, it’s as practical as it is beautiful, which is our criteria for a worthy investment.

Bayswater Tote, $2395 from Mulberry, Ground Level

A chic pair of shades makes any outfit feel just that little bit cooler. Even better if they’re in the shade du jour, red. Dolce and Gabbana’s pair incorporate red into both the lens and the frame and are guaranteed to make a splash.

Dolce and Gabbana Sunglasses, $340 from Sunglass Hut, Lower Ground 2