These 7 Accessories Will Make Your Swimsuit Look Infinitely Cooler
The season of sipping margaritas poolside, Sundays at the beach, and basking in the sun on your balcony is just around the corner, my friends, which means it’s time to unearth your swimsuit from the depths of your drawers and bring it into the light. Maybe you have a new bikini in your cart for the season ahead (check out some of the biggest trends here), or perhaps you’re sweeping the dust of a timeless one-piece you already own. Whatever swimsuit you decide to wear for spring and summer, it’s the nifty little accessories we guarantee will make your maillot infinitely cooler. From trending seashell jewelry (on fashion girls everywhere right now) to of-the-moment bucket hats and bold sunglasses, scroll below for the most Instagrammable pieces that will take your poolside outfit from zero to 100 quicker than you can refresh your feed. Now excuse us, while we browse Kayak for some tropical vacation deals.
Shell Jewelry
Style Notes: From anklets to necklaces and earrings, fashion girls can't get enough of the shell jewelry trend that's currently blowing up our Instagram feeds. They add a cool bohemian touch to any swimsuit.
Shop shell jewelry:
Bold Sunglasses
Style Notes: Whether you go for larger-than-life trending shield sunglasses or small reflective square frames—statement shades are the one accessory that will make your poolside look Insta-worthy.
Shop bold sunglasses:
A Cool Hat
Style Notes: A cool hat will protect you from the rays and it instantly adds interest to your swimsuit or bikini. Opt for a trending bucket hat or wide-brim sun hat.
Shop hats:
Layered Pendant Necklaces
Style Notes: Forever a fashion-girl favorite, layers of gold pendant chains and necklaces look gorgeous against sun-kissed skin and will make those close-up photos infinitely cooler.
Shop pendant necklaces:
Hair Accessories
You can now sweep back your salty, wavy hair with some of the biggest accessory trends this year—hair clips and headbands. Your black swimsuit just got a whole lot more fun.
Shop hair accessories:
Belts
Style Notes: Belted swimsuits and bikinis are a huge trend this year—you can buy one already on your maillot or you add a belt to your existing swimsuit—perhaps a refreshing metallic chain belt or a cool belt bag.
Shop belts:
Sporty Sandals
Style Notes: Add an active aesthetic to your swimsuit with this season's wildly popular sporty sandals—a favorite among the fashion set. Comfortable and cool.
Shop sporty sandals:
Up next, I found 2019's biggest swimwear trends hiding on Amazon.
Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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