PROMPT GUIDE

The Complete Guide to Accessory and Prop Tags

Hi, it's Rinka! Accessories and props are a magic spice that really boosts a character's charm. In this article, I've collected the prop tags I use all the time plus tips on how to make characters hold things, with copy-and-paste prompt examples.

Last updated: 2026-07-10 approx. 3 min read

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Basic rules for accessory tags

The quickest route is to use real Danbooru tags as-is for props. SDXL and Illustrious-based models are trained on Danbooru tags, so accurate English tags work far better than other languages or made-up words. Start by thinking about "what, where, and how it's worn," and pick tags for each body area.

Hair: hair ornament, hair ribbon, hairclip, etc.
Face: glasses and other eyewear tags
Head: hats like hat, beret
Neck and ears: necklace, choker, earrings
Hands and arms: gloves, bracelet, holding tags
Belongings: bag, umbrella, stuffed animal, etc.

Hair ornament and ribbon tags

Hair accessories are where a character design's personality really shows. Use hair ornament when you just want something, and specific tags like hair ribbon or hair flower when you want to choose the type. Putting a color first, like red ribbon, lets you specify the color too.

Hair ornament and ribbon tags

Tag	Meaning	Note
`hair ornament`	Hair accessory (general)	All-purpose tag when you want a hair accessory without picking the type Details
`hair ribbon`	Ribbon tied in the hair	A classic that combines easily with colors, like red hair ribbon
`hair bow`	Large ribbon bow	When you want a big bow on the back or side of the head
`hairclip`	Hairpin / hair clip	A small accent that holds back the bangs
`hairband`	Hairband / headband	Close to headband, but this is the standard one for hair
`hair flower`	Flower hair accessory	Great with Japanese-style or princess looks. More stable than flower alone
`hair bell`	Hair accessory with bells	A cute accent for Japanese-style characters
`x hair ornament`	X-shaped hair clip	Crossed pins in the bangs. For adding a bit of personality

Glasses, hat and jewelry tags

A nice thing about Danbooru tags is that you can specify glasses down to the frame shape. With hat alone the shape tends to be random, so we recommend writing the type, like beret or sun hat. For jewelry, the impression changes depending on whether you use jewelry as a catch-all or specify items like earrings individually.

Glasses, hat and jewelry tags

Tag	Meaning	Note
`glasses`	Glasses (general)	Start here. The classic for an intellectual vibe Details
`semi-rimless eyewear`	Half-rim glasses	Stylish frames with no bottom rim. Gives a more mature impression
`round eyewear`	Round glasses	Perfect for a soft, bookish girl
`hat`	Hat (general)	Shape is left to chance. Best combined with a specific hat tag
`beret`	Beret	A staple for artist-style or girly outfits
`sun hat`	Wide-brimmed straw sun hat	Pairs perfectly with a summer dress
`earrings`	Earrings	When you want more detail around the face
`necklace`	Necklace	An accent at the neckline. Can be combined with jewelry
`choker`	Choker	The kind that fits snugly around the neck. black choker is popular
`jewelry`	Jewelry (general)	Support tag for adding sparkle overall

Rinka's tips

Rinka's rule is to limit props to 3-4. Too many and they cancel each other out, leaving all of them half-baked
Using a hat and a hair accessory together often makes one disappear, so give the more important one a light weight like (beret:1.2)
If small props get mushy, use a closer composition like upper body or portrait so the details come out cleanly

Tips for making characters hold props with holding tags

When you want a character to hold something, holding tags are the way to go. The key is to write a holding tag like holding umbrella together with an object tag like umbrella. Including both gives you a two-layer approach, making the object exist in the image and putting it in her hand, which raises the success rate.

Belongings and holding tags

Tag	Meaning	Note
`holding`	Holding something	On its own, the held item is random. Combine with a specific tag
`holding umbrella`	Holding an umbrella	Pair with umbrella. For rain scenes, add rain too
`holding bag`	Holding a bag	Combine with handbag or shopping bag
`holding stuffed toy`	Hugging a stuffed toy	Pair with stuffed animal for a higher success rate
`holding flower`	Holding a flower	Combine with flower or bouquet. Gives a delicate mood
`holding book`	Holding a book	Great with library scenes and characters with glasses
`stuffed animal`	Stuffed animal	You can specify the type with teddy bear
`handbag`	Handbag	The finishing touch for a going-out outfit
`backpack`	Backpack	A staple for school-commute and travel scenes Details
`scarf`	Scarf	For winter outfits, a color like red scarf looks great Details

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Building prop combinations for each scene

Props come together much better when you think of them as a set with the scene rather than adding them one by one. sun hat and a straw-hat look for a summer park, holding umbrella and rain for a rainy day, stuffed animal for a bedtime scene: the trick is to match props to the location, weather and time of day.

Summer outing: sun hat + sundress + handbag
Rainy day: holding umbrella + umbrella + rain + wet ground
Winter school commute: scarf + backpack + winter uniform
Time at home: stuffed animal + teddy bear + pajamas
Library: glasses + holding book + book + library

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What to do when props don't show up properly

If you added a tag but the prop doesn't appear or comes out misshapen, first check for conflicting tags. Tags that compete for the same body area, like a hat and a hairband, or glasses and an eyepatch, don't coexist well. If that still doesn't work, try weighting like (hair ribbon:1.3), or give it more drawing area with a closer composition such as upper body. Fixing the seed and changing one tag at a time makes it easier to isolate the cause.

For shoe types and sock lengths, see: Shoes and Socks Prompts (Shoe Types and Sock Lengths) →

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How many prop tags can I add?

In Rinka's experience, 3-4 is the best balance. Add more and each one tends to come out less accurately. If you really want to add more, put weight only on the main prop to make the priority clear.

If I just write holding, will she hold something?

With holding alone, what she holds is random. The basic technique for a higher success rate is to write a specific tag like holding umbrella together with an object tag like umbrella.

Can I get a hat and a hair accessory at the same time?

You can, but since they compete for the head, one often disappears. Choose a combination whose positions are less likely to overlap, like beret and hairclip, and put a weight of around (tag:1.2) on the one that tends to vanish.