If you're a dress person, you probably love summer. You're likely thrilled that you can finally get away with wearing dresses as much as your heart desires without freezing. There are a million beautiful dresses out there to shop for, but I'm not here to talk about those. (Although, we have plenty of other stories filled with pretty dresses to buy.) What I'm here to discuss today are the items that take summer dresses to the next level—accessories. In my opinion, they're just as important as the dress itself.
Even though we're only halfway through spring, there are several summer accessory trends that have already emerged and are perfectly suited to be paired with dresses or anything else. I've never encountered a dress that didn't benefit from a few carefully chosen accessories, and these particular pieces are sure to be summer 2024's greatest hits. Keep scrolling to read all about them and shop them before June 20 hits.
Metal-Frame Sunglasses
Celine can be credited with starting the metal-frame-sunglasses trend after its pair went viral last summer. They're a great option for pairing with fancy dresses, as they, too, are kind of fancy.
Chunky Silver Jewelry
Silver jewelry has been back in style for a few seasons, but I predict that this summer, more than ever, silver jewelry could become just as popular as gold.
Mary Janes
Given the Mary Jane frenzy of 2024, it should come as no surprise that you're going to see a lot of them paired with dresses this summer.
Slouchy Bags
Slouchy bags are one of the biggest bag trends of the season, and they lend a relaxed, effortless look to a dress outfit.
Chain Belts
Chain belts are an easy, chic way to dress up your dress. Throw one over a simple dress and you're suddenly ready for a night out.
Red Bags
I doubt you're surprised that a red accessory made this list. Red bags weirdly go with so many different colors of dresses, making them a great summertime investment.
Puffy Heart Necklaces
They're not not random, but puffy heart necklaces are popping up on the necks of the coolest girls. They're a "sweet without being too sweet" finishing touch to a dress outfit.
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