As the temperature rises, so does the necessity to replace any lingering cool weather staples for breezy dresses, tank tops, and shorts.

However, you know that summer wardrobes aren’t just composed of timeless essentials—they must also have accessories. So, what else should you wear to beat the heat this season?

With numerous social events back in full swing, this year’s summer is bound to become a busy one, filled with trips to the beach, weddings, and bottomless brunches that had recently been postponed.

Here are the must-have accessories you should wear this summer 2022:

1. Luxury brand bags
Everybody likes a designer bag. However, owning one should be a must for this summer. Make sure you add some designer handbags to finish your summer look.
Whatever luxury brand you pick, make sure you pair your bag with daily outfits or high-end looks to keep on-trend. Does your bag feature metal? Try to pair or contrast it with any fashion jewelry pieces you might wear.

2. Wear flatforms
This summer, you will be pressed to find a good pair of sandals that do not have an extra two to three inches added to their base. Clogs, fisherman sandals, slides, thongs, and gladiators—each shoe style is getting the flatform treatment.

3. Silver jewelry
Billie Eilish, Hailey Bieber, Rihanna, Cardi B, literally every Kardashian sister—we could go on for days listing the celebrities who are shifting away from gold chains to chill silver glitz.
For instance, Kourtney Kardashian cannot stop wearing a cross necklace that is reminiscent of the Ed Hardy take over from 2009.

4. Chunky bags
Bags are making a massive comeback this year. Gone are the days of micro bags, as this season, you will be welcoming the comeback of the supersized chunky bag.
These accessories are a statement piece for any outfit, not to mention they are also packaged with functionality. We are talking about trip-hazard, long-bodied bags that you could squeeze half your entire house into.

5. Bucket hats
Bucket hats are making a name for themselves as the summer’s must-have accessory once relegated to the likes of sunny days on the beach and festivals. More are slowly making their way to the urban industry, marking a change in street fashion towards more young styles.
You can see the likes of Pangaia, Barbour, and Prada all integrating versions of her into their collections.

6. Angular frame sunglasses
Are you getting bored of the oval and round shape of your sunglasses? Angular frame Perfect Persol sunglasses have become a thing. These glasses have a complete array of shapes, from diamonds to triangles and even hexagons.
The cat-eye shape glasses are also popular these days thanks to their sophisticated look. The edge and cool designs are here to make your summer look more upbeat and vibrant.

7. Sea-inspired bracelets
Beaded bracelets add a vibrant accent to your summer outfit, particularly if you’re out on the beach. They often come in the colors of the sea, like green and blue, or neutrals like beige, black, or gray.

They also give off nature and native-inspired vibe, making your entire look feel like summer.

What are you waiting for? Go for it, girl. It’s never too late to add some vibe to your summer break!