Summer Accessories That Pull an Outfit Together
Accessories are the part of getting dressed that I think about last and then realize make the biggest difference. You can have a completely solid outfit and the right accessory just finishes it, elevates it, makes it actually memorable. Here are the ones I am reaching for constantly this summer.
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A Wide Brim Sun Hat
A good sun hat is both practical and incredibly stylish. It protects your face, it adds drama to a simple outfit, and it photographs beautifully. A wide brim in natural straw is a classic that goes with almost everything. The wide brim sun hats on Amazon are mostly under thirty dollars and I own at least three in different shapes.
Sunglasses That Actually Suit Your Face
A great pair of sunglasses completes an outfit in the same way a good haircut does. They frame your face and add instant polish. I love an oversized frame for summer because they feel glamorous without trying. The oversized sunglasses on Amazon have some great options under twenty dollars that look like they cost much more.
A Simple Gold Necklace
I said it before and I will say it again: a delicate gold necklace makes everything look more finished. In summer I wear a simple thin chain almost every day. It is the kind of thing people notice without being able to say exactly why your outfit looks so put together. The delicate gold necklaces on Amazon are under twenty dollars and genuinely beautiful.
A Good Belt
A belt transforms a loose dress into a defined outfit. It creates a waist where there might not be one otherwise and adds visual structure. A simple tan leather belt or a woven raffia belt both work beautifully for summer. The summer belts on Amazon have some really cute woven options right now.
A Crossbody or Belt Bag
Having a bag you love makes the whole outfit feel more intentional. In summer I gravitate toward a small crossbody or a belt bag because both are hands-free and practical for chasing kids around. The summer crossbody bags on Amazon have beautiful options under forty dollars right now.
The Rule I Swear By
Pick two or three accessories, not five. A hat, sunglasses, and a necklace. A belt, earrings, and a bag. Keeping it to a small number means each piece reads clearly instead of competing with everything else.
What summer accessories are you reaching for? Drop them in the comments.
xo, Pam
