When summer arrives, it's time to wake up your wardrobe with some fresh, new accessories. By adding a pretty pair of sandals, bag, hat, jewelry or other pieces to your outfit, you can create a personal fashion statement that looks on-trend and keeps you in the style game as the temperatures rise. People get excited to see how both runway and street vibes play a role in forecasting the must-have looks for summer. Check out our favorite, fun accessories.
1. Bucket Hat
Yes, this nostalgic look is still hot everywhere, and when you have on a bucket hat, you look like a casually-chic chick. The style looks amazing with all kinds of outfits such as jeans, tee-shirts, light leather jackets, dresses, shorts, bikinis and more.
Try a new bucket hat in a trendy PVC design or a neon paisley print by Marc Jacobs.
From celebs like Billie Eilish to Kaia Gerber and Rihana, the bucket hat remains a must-have staple for hitting the town.
2. Square Toe Sandals
Are you hip to be square, ladies?
Some women think that this 90s style of footwear is a bit bizarre, but the square toe sandal continues to leave its unique footprint on the fashion journey.
Look for sandals with a square toe and strappy design because this is a hot trend, and the styling allows every pair of legs to look longer and leaner. Also, the square toe lets your pedicure take the spotlight, so your feet are on parade.
3. Gold Statement Chain
When it comes to jewelry this summer, don't be afraid to go bold, and we mean it! It's time for neck bling-bling, everyone. Put on a chunky, big necklace in gold, and make your fashion statement.
You can wear your chain with a turtleneck, sweatshirt or a blazer because it all looks fashion-forward.
4. Wide Waist Belt
If you want to instantly define your figure and create that enviable hourglass silhouette, then its time to cinch it with a wide waist belt this summer. You have tons of options, too, with a wonderful variety of fabrics and buckles to choose from.
One trendy look to own this summer is the sexy corset belt. It will streamline your figure better than a pair of invisible Spanx. Your waist will be the focus, and this kind of wide waist belt looks incredible with a pair of jeans and a simple, white, button-down shirt.
5. Smartphone Chic
Let's face it. Even your best tech accessories should be right on-trend, namely your phone. At the moment, it comes down to personalization and making a stylish statement.
You have a lot of fine choices when it comes to selecting the ultimate phone case, but sometimes, you want to design your own to elevate your look. Custom phone cases are the perfect way to put your signature stamp on it.
6. Soft Clutch
During summertime, you need a comfy handbag that feels soft and pillowy without a bulky structure. That calls for the soft clutch, ladies. It is another casually-chic trend that can be dressed up or dressed down. Rihanna loves carrying these bags around during those hot summer days.
The soft clutch can hold more than you think, and it's roomy and cuddly, and women are falling for this stylish bag. It looks fabulous against both flowy, feminine garments or those with a tough, minimal edge.
7. Chunky Shades
We all need a spectacular pair or more of sunglasses, and this is one of the quickest ways to update your wardrobe during those hot, sunny days wherever your travels take you.
Balenciaga sent its models down the runway wearing minimal, chunky sunglasses because they balanced the designer's exaggerated evening wear.
Another hot look for sunnies is colored frames. From purple to green to red and any color over the rainbow, happy sunglasses make happy statements.
Most of the time, we worry about buying the trendiest garments making headlines, and yet, it is the accessory that can change and update your look in seconds. Have fun adding accessories from head-to-toe this summer, and revamp your rack!
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