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Say So Long To Your Beach Bum Style This Summer

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois chapter.

 

 

With summer right around the corner, it’s impossible not to think about the beach, but figuring out what to wear to the beach can be stressful. While your swimsuit is obviously your first concern, beach accessories are just as important!

One of my favorite beach necessities is a great pair of sunglasses. There are so many options in terms of sunglasses right now that it’s easy to find a pair that you like. Popular trends right now include round, John Lennon-esque frames and frames in a variety of bright colors.

Retro, cat-eyed frames are trendy this summer, as well. But for those of you who aren’t feeling bold enough to try one of those new trends, aviators or classic over-sized black sunglasses will never go out of style. 

Another great way to spice up your beach style is a hat. You can go super glam and wear a big, floppy hat. Get one in a fun pattern like this one from BCBGeneration to spice up your beach look even more.

A fedora is a cute option too and for those of you who are more laid-back, the classic baseball cap is just as cute!

 A beach bag is another necessity when hitting the beach. Carry your things in style with a cute, over-sized tote. You can find ones that are in crazy colors or ones that are more neutral and natural, made of straw, like this one from Abercrombie and Fitch.

Another, not so obvious, option is a backpack. Avoid the bulky ones in bland colors that make look like you’re heading to your first day of high school rather than the beach, and instead look for smaller, colorful ones.

These options give you a great way to look good on the beach besides just wearing an amazing swimsuit. With these accessories, you’ll be sure to turn heads at the beach all summer long!