These 6 2026 Accessory Trends Add an Instant Cool Factor to Any Spring and Summer Outfit

Fashion people swear by these effortless finds.

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fashion collage featuring style influencers wearing chic outfit ideas for 2026 with accessory trends like headscarves, pendant necklaces, woven bags, and more
(Image credit: @christietyler; @johannapiispa; @chloekathbutler; @nlmarilyn; @theannaedit; @ingridedvinsen)
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It's truly incredible how transformative a simple accessory can be to just about any look. For that very reason, fashion people rely on the standouts every season to give their looks an instant cool factor before heading out the door. For spring and summer 2026 there is an effortless set of accessory trends that has the style set's attention and is worth adding into your own outfit rotations ASAP. In time for the season, I rounded up a chic selection of accessory options alongside visual outfit inspiration to guide you on how to pull each off from favorites like Nordstrom, Zara, Revolve, and J.Crew to name a few.

Below, you can check out and shop my curated list. Think eye-catching belts, long pendant necklaces, cool headscarves, timeless woven bags, and more. Each pick is guaranteed to easily elevate your upcoming looks and bring endless compliments. Also worth noting: you can add any of these accessory trends to the most basic of outfits and still have an impactful ensemble. Keep scrolling to get started and don't forget to take style notes along the way.

Long Pendant Necklaces

British influencer Chloe Kath Butler poses on a London sidewalk wearing an oversize white T-shirt, a long pendant necklace, a camel bag, brown sheer polka-dot print skirt, and brown flip-flop sandals

(Image credit: @chloekathbutler)

Headscarves

fashion collage with two style influencer Christie Tyler and Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks poses in striped head scarves a 2026 accessory trend

(Image credit:  @christietyler; @nlmarilyn)

Standout Belts

close up of style influencer Fredrika Galgano wearing an all-black outfit idea with a Chanel bag, black blazer, basic top, Heaven Mayhem statement belt, Bermuda shorts, and black flats

(Image credit: @fredrikagalgano)

Woven Bags

fashion collage featuring two style influencers Ingrid Fagerli Edvinsen and Anna Newton wearing chic outfit ideas with woven bags

(Image credit: @theannaedit; @ingridedvinsen)

Bucket Hats

style influencer Debora Rosa poses on a cobblestone street in Lisbon, Portugal wearing a bucket hat, black maxi coat, white T-shirt, long pendant cord necklace, black pants, and red flip-flops

(Image credit: @deborabrosa)

Scarf Belts

fashion collage featuring Johanna and Piispa and Lorna Humphrey wearing chic outfits with striped hip scarf belts

(Image credit: @johannapiispa; @symphonyofsilk)
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.