33 Summer Accessories I'm Shopping to Make My Basics Feel Brand-New
Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one editor, staffer, or influencer shares their top 30 must-haves or current wish-list items.
Hot take: Great style requires styling. Let me explain. Lately, it seems that you can't scroll through social media without some form of discourse around the disappearance of personal style because of a myriad of factors, including the popularization of minimal fashion aesthetics and the ever-evolving landscape of trends. I'd argue that personal style isn't dead, but rather, the power of styling has been underplayed. After all, anyone can secure the hottest luxury item of the season or buy a few foundational staples. Actually wearing them (rather than the other way around), however, is a different story.
Making anything feel unique to oneself requires two things—creativity and an extensive curation of accessories. If you're short on the latter, you're in luck. As an avid collector, I know a thing or two about accessories. In the vein of helping you up your style game, I've spent hours combing through our favorite retailers in search of the best shoes, bags, jewelry, and so much more for summer. Ahead, you'll find 33 editor-approved accessories to make your summer wardrobe feel shiny and new again. Whether you're a minimalist or maximalist, these items will prove the point that style is alive and well.
The right pair of shades will have you seeing your entire wardrobe different.
If you were to search for the visual definition of "wearable art," you'd find this cuff.
I'll let you in on a little styling secret. Belts make everything 10 times more sophisticated.
Although I own these in black, I'm seriously considering getting them in brown too.
Don't be fooled. These mesh flats look way more expensive than their price tag.
I might not be able to take off to the tropics, but this hat will do the trick.
No summer wardrobe is complete without an oversize raffia tote bag.
These green satin flats are too gorgeous to handle.
Honestly, I love that these shades are so thin. They're purely for the aesthetics.
I'll be dreaming of these mules indefinitely.
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.
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