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Aside from sun protection, the main objective when choosing summer accessories is to enhance your outfit. The warm weather and lack of layers that come along with it allow for more fun and freedom when choosing your accessories. There may not be many parameters when shopping for summer accessories, but something I always avoid is ones that lean tacky. Good news: The five summer accessory trends I’m highlighting below are anything but. In fact, they do the opposite of cheapening your outfits—they elevate them in one fell swoop.
Why just five accessories, you ask? Well, these are big ones, and among them all, they cover pretty much every category: a bag, a sandal, a piece of jewellery, a sunglasses style, and headgear. Something else to note about these accessories is that I have a strong feeling that they’ll be sticking around for future summers, so they’ll be smart, worthy wardrobe investments if you choose to make them. Scroll on to find out why they’re so very useful and to shop my favourite options from each category.
1. Logo-Less Raffia Tote
Style Notes: Raffia totes are nothing new, and that’s part of the reason they’re such a smart purchase. This summer, in particular, the fashion crowd is gravitating toward classic logo-less totes.
Shop the Elevated Accessory:
COS
Riviera Hand-Woven Tote Bag – Straw
COS’s bag selection comes second to none.
The Row
Georgica Raffia Tote Bag
Trust The Row to make a raffia bag that looks this chic.
Reformation
Lucia Tote Bag
Simple, yet oh so stylish.
Muun
Sophie Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote
If I was a tote bag, I’d this one.
2. Wraparound Sunglasses
Style Notes: You probably know by now that the coolest sunglasses to wear right now have a futuristic wraparound shape. They’re so chic that they elevate literally any outfit they’re paired with, so they’re basically magic.
Shop Warparound Sunglasses:
SUPERDRY
Sport Wrap Sunglasses
Perfect for the day exploring the city.
DIOR
Verydior M1u Wrap-Around Acetate Sunglasses
Trust Dior to make some of the coolest sunnies.
Free People
Noir Buggy Sunglasses
The headscarf! The sunnies! This is exactly how I plan on dressing for the rest of summer.
Khaite X Oliver Peoples
1967c Oversized Sunglasses
3. Leather Flip-Flops
Style Notes: All flip-flops are trending right now, but this most elegant, outfit-upgrading pair you can wear are leather ones—hands down.
Shop the Elevated Accessory
Reformation
Jessie Thong Sandal
A Who What Wear UK editors favourite.
A.Emery
Kinto Leather Thong Sandals
Contrast flip flops have quickly become one of this season’s biggest trends.
Archies Footwear
Arch Support Flip Flops – Classic – Black
Ancient Greek Sandals
Saionara Black
These also come in neutral and platinum.
4. Pendant Necklaces
Style Notes: Pendant necklaces are back, and it’s bold, summary shapes on a long cord that the chicest dressers are embracing. They look especially chic paired with simple summer clothing.
Shop Pendant Necklaces:
JULIETTA
Firenze Resin and Shell Necklace
Style with an all black outfits this summer.
Rixo
Liana Silver Plated Tassel Necklace
This necklace has been all over my social media feed this summer.
The White Company
Cord Silver Pendant Necklace
Don’t sleep on the White Company’s jewellery selection this summer.
Ysso
Whisper of the Wind Pendant Necklace
Perfect for a Grecian getaway.
Silk Head Scarves
StyleNotes: Baseball caps and raffia bucket hats are lovely headwear options, but the most 2026 accessory to wear on your head is a silky scarf. It pairs perfectly with a bikini, among other things.
Shop the Elevated Accessory
& Other Stories
Large Silk-Blend Paisley Scarf
Add a playful pop to your summer white with this style.
TOTEME
Signature Monogram Silk Scarf
The Small Home
The Small Home Polka Dot Bandana
Wrap around your raffia tote for a pop of red.
Oliver Bonas
Ditsy Floral Diamond Scarf
Brown and blue is the colour combo of the season.
