12 Stylish Summer Beachwear and Accessories

The Summer’s Best Beachwear

Embracing the simplicity of summer days at the beach or afternoons lazing by the lake doesn’t mean that your style has to take a hitch. From bright rompers to effortlessly chic wide-brimmed hats, we’ve rounded up 12 of the hottest summer beachwear and accessories so that you can spend less time in your closet and more time soaking up the sunshine.

Fruit Punch

A drapey romper in a juicy shade has fun in the sun practically built-in.

Gap Romper, $70 at gapcanada.ca

Basket Case

You’ll like the roomy size (enough for long weekend essentials), and love the thin leather straps in back (hands-free is the only way to travel).

 Michael Michael Kors Backpack, $328 at Michael Kors

Big Red

Leave it to a vibrant colour to a make a wide brim hat seem even more glamorous.

 Hat, $17 at Winners

Band Together

Bright ribbons elevate sporty-looking sandals to score go-with-everything status.

 Hunter Sandals, $155 at hunterboots.com

A Step Above

Simple yet chic, a navy hue and suede straps update a timeless footwear style.

 J.Crew Sandals, $99 at JCrew.com

Blush Hour

A sleek design helps pastel pink sandals achieve a grown-up vibe.

 Aldo Sandals, $55 at Aldo

Star Team

Fancy footwork all around: a sneaky Velcro closure in back makes these glimmering flats easy to throw on in a flash

Stella McCartney Sandals, $640 at Holt Renfrew

Boho Bangles

Appropriate for sand and surf locales, metallic chain link bands encased in translucent Lucite qualify as a genius combo of pretty and practical.

Bangles, $45 and $59 at Banana Republic

Shirt Tales

Slip on a gauzy tunic adorned with oversized embroidery and pompoms to kick-start an unplugged attitude.

Tunic, $25 at Winners

Chic Shades

Summertime insta-style requires dazzling sunglasses. Say yes to a pair with mirrored lenses.

TOMS Sunglasses, $95 at toms.ca 

Into The Blue

Delightfully wide legged, perfectly cropped and seriously lightweight – this is summer denim at its best.

Michael Michael Kors Pants, $175 at Michael Kors

Sheer Delight

Breezy and beautiful, look for pretty textures like crochet and pleats to amp up the appeal of a sheer dress.

 Dress, $178 at French Connection 

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