11 Must-Have Summer Outfit Accessories For 2026
These are the only summer outfit accessories you need to style like a diva on holiday! From scarf top ideas, DIY bag charms and tabi shoes outfit inspo. We have more than 15 different trends you’ve probably overlooked…
1. Scarf Top Outfit Ideas
DIY scarf tie-up tops are a budget friendly solution to maximizing your summer outfits! You can easily create a stylish cowl neck, bandeau, halter or even backless top all from a simple silk scarf you may already have in your closet! Here are our style pics we can’t get over. Elevate any outfit, wether you’re going on a night out or lounging at the beach- these scarf tie up tops are the best style solution!
2. Tabi Shoes
You either love them or you…. I mean how could you hate them? For the girls with an elevated basics outfit vibe, tabis are the answer to create a unique yet chic accent to your summer closet! Tabi flats or tabi heels, they’re both suprisingly comfortable as long as you source from the right place! Woodchuck Sato supply beatifully hand crafted leather tabi shoes strait from Japan, and many small businesses handmake and supply tabis on etsy too! Here’s how we like to style them alongside our summer outfits!
3. Studded Handbags & Purses
Studded leather or studded suede handbags are a real statement piece this summer! They elevate the most simple of outfits when you just want a little pop of colour for the day. There are many faux leather studded options on the market with endless colours to chose from! Wether you’re looking for a bowler bag, shoulder bag or leather clutch for a night out, we can show you how to style it!
4. DIY Bag Charms
Aesthetic bag charms are so fun and easy to make too! Bag charms can be made to go with any style wether it be fairycore, festival vibes or just a cute pop of colour against an elevated basics outfit! Awaken your inner child and use summer accessories like these as your creative outlet! Get your girlfriends together and have a diy bag charms making afternoon on those relaxing summer days.
5. Vibrant Layered Lingerie Outfits
Bright coloured lacey lingerie is making a BIG statement layered under black, white and grey coloured tops this summer. A vibrant fuscia pink lace bra pops beautifully layered beneath a simple black vest or a backless slouchy top! A rich turquoise halter bralette makes anyones tan stand out layered under a white tank top. Incorporating eye-catching underwear into your wardrobe will elevate any simple summer outfit and give it that unique, chic signature look! Brands like Free People, Dora Larsen and Urban Outfitters have some great options!
6. Vibrams & 5-finger shoes
The unique, chic and trending shoe this summer HAS to be the barefoot shoe. A similar vibe to Tabi shoes where the toes of the feet are accentuated in a way that mainstream fashion has not seen before! Vibrams are the most popular choice, coming in many colours such as black, cream, rasberry, red and light blue. These barefoot shoes are perfect for almost any summer activity, giving your outfit a real surfer-girl vibe. Vibrams are comfy, waterproof and a real statement piece to any summer outfit!
7. Statement Belts, Chains and Wraps
This summer it’s time to decorate your waist! Wether it be a chunky belt with an even chunkier buckle, a classic beaded waist chain or a fringed waist tie-up scarf, we can show you how to pull of these cool girl summer looks. Layering is the quickest way to bring life to your summer outfits! We love waist accessories like these especially for nights out & clubbing outfits as they bring an element of fun, perfect for dancing all night!
8. Hair Ribbons
Hair ribbons are SO easy and cheap to get a hold of. Chic ribbon hairstyles include braiding them into your hair for a streak of colour or just tying a bow of you desired size into your updo! You’ve seen girls decorating there handbags with ribbons, so why not our hair to compliment our style.
9. Statement Jewelry
2026 jewelry looks are all about layered bangles, body jewelry and torque chocker necklaces. That 90s minimal but elevated look is here to stay and many girls are making there own personal torque necklaces! With a statement drop pendants typically made of pearl, moonstone or mother-of-pearl.
10. Suede Ballet Flats
If you’re a Vinted queen, you may be seeing colourful suede ballet flats all down your feed! Popular colours to look out for are turquoise, fuscia, green and teal. Suede ballet flats are chic yet playfull and a perfect summer shoe thats actually practical to wear! Many of the suede flats come with cute bow-ties or a leather strip over the toes.
11. Summer Nails Inspo
Last but certainly not least, your nails can be the cutests accessory! Summer nail styles include (but defo aren’t limited to) 3D nail designs, french tips with bright summer colours, cat eye or chrome if you love shimmer, and funky nail designs like stripes and polka dots. We love playing around with different nail methods such as acrylics or BIAB nails, but one of the most versatile method we think are press on nails! Retailers like Etsy have endless unique designs, despite tending to be more affordable!
