The difference between a good outfit and a great one? Jewelry. Especially in the summer, when you’re showing a little more skin. There’s no better canvas for beachy, colorful jewelry than a great tan. Shop our favorite statement pieces to spice up your summer wardrobe now.
Jewelry can feel so inaccessible sometimes. Diamonds aren’t exactly cheap. But summer gives you an opportunity to treat yourself to fun, affordable pieces. Think of them as upgraded summer camp pieces: lots of beads, fun charms, and tons of layering.
You can also get the layered look in one fell swoop, like with this three-for-one beaded charm necklace from J.Crew. I also love their gold-heavy stack with a fun nautical theme. You don’t have to be at the beach to be charmed by a starfish accessory. Zara’s three-pack of dangly, pearl-encrusted medallions would look great with a white undone button down. Or this rainbow beaded multi-layered necklace from Bauble Bar for under $60.
Sometimes, bigger is better with jewelry. Instead of stacking lots of smaller pieces, you can get the same (or even bigger) impact with one statement. This chunky gold-and-lucite bracelet will charmingly clatter every time you reach for a glass of rosé. Bangles have a certain artistic sensibility, and I really love Ben Amun’s stack of four in earthy tones. It’s just so fabulously 70s. And at $240 for four bracelets, it’s a pretty good deal!
I gravitate towards necklaces most often in my jewelry box. In the summer, between chlorine-filled pools and long sunny days, I don’t always want to wear the nice stuff. A single statement necklace can elevate your outfit, like with this colorful rope-and-beaded stack from Roxanne Assouline. The brand is a veritable treasure trove, with lots of stacked bracelets, and this long gold necklace with a heart-shaped pendant.
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