These 28 Summer Accessories Will Work Wonders on Your Basic Jeans-and-Tee Outfit
Raffia totes, shell necklaces, and silk scarves ahead.
Everyone has a favorite season for dressing, but for me, that has changed over time. In my younger years, I loved the art of layering—mixing sweaters, jackets, and scarves in the fall. However, as life has become busier, I've shifted toward simplicity. Now, summer has become my sartorial sweet spot. I can throw on a basic pair of jeans or a flowy dress and let the accessories do all the talking.
In fact, I've become something of an expert in the accessory game. My collection of silk scarves, pendant necklaces, stackable rings, bangles, raffia totes, and retro sunglasses has taken on a whole new life. If you're wondering where I find the chicest pieces, my answer is Shopbop and Revolve.
To give you a peek at what's currently in my shopping cart, I've curated an edit of 28 accessories I'm eyeing to elevate my warm-weather wardrobe. Think of it as a cheat sheet for building the perfect accessory lineup. And since I can't stick to just two sites, I ventured out to a few others and stumbled upon even more gems that I just had to share. So, ahead, indulge in the ultimate summer accessory haul, and happy shopping!
Shop the Best Summer Accessories From Revolve and Shopbop
Shopbop
I try to avoid investing in micro-trends, but there are so many cute fisherman-core pieces for the summer. I don't know if I'll be able to resist.
Revolve
This will help you nail the shell pendant necklace trend without emptying your bank account.
This belt would look so elegant styled over the black kick-flare pants that Hailey Bieber keeps wearing.
Anything butter yellow and suede makes me drool. What about you?
Shop Other Chic Summer Accessories
Join the trend of adding a scarf around the waistband of your jeans.
Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.
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