This week is Better Than Basics week! Today we’re talking all about Better Than Basic accessories and shoes for summer. Here are 21 really fantastic ones at all price points!
Let’s talk about accessories and shoes for summer
In the summer when it’s too hot to wear anything but the bare essentials, accessories are a must. A few great accessories and shoes for summer can take those super basic outfits to the next level.
It’s day FIVE of Better Than Basics and today I want to show you some of my favorite accessories and shoes for summer.
If you missed days 1-4, you can find them RIGHT HERE:
- Day 1: 21 Better Than Basic Outfits for the summer of 2021
- Day 2: 21 Better Than Basic Summer Tops
- Day 3: 21 Better than Basic Summer Bottoms (skirts and pants)
- Day 4: 21 Better than Basic One Pieces (Dresses and Jumpsuits)
What makes accessories or shoes better than basic?
These are the kinds of accessories and shoes that make a statements by themselves — they stand out, add personality, and fun to an otherwise simple outfit.
Here are some things to look for in Better Than Basic accessories and shoes for summer.
- Color – bright or saturated colored shoes or hats or jewelry are fun with a solid colored, basic outfit
- Prints – a pair of polka dot print shoes, or a striped baseball hat would make a great statement
- Size – oversized earrings, a large stack of bracelets, or several layered necklaces raise the interest level
- Embellishments – sandals with studs, flats with bows on the toe, textured woven sandals…all add personality to your outfit
How to wear Better Than Basic accessories and shoes
Statement accessories and shoes look best with more subtle outfits, which is perfect during the summer when you’re wearing lots of basics.
Throw on a simple summer dress and then add a colorful pair of sandals, or something with studs. Or add a bright colored baseball cap, or some statement earrings.
If you’re just wearing shorts and a t-shirt, bold sandals, sneakers, hats, earrings, or other jewelry is the perfect way to make your outfit feel Better Than Basic.
Here are a few examples.
outfit details for all of these outfits are linked HERE
Check out these great 21 Better Than Basic accessories and shoes for summer
1. PINK SUEDE BASEBALL HAT | 2. BLUE LA BASEBALL HAT | 3. LEOPARD PRINT HAT | 4. FELT FEDORA | 5. RATTAN HEADBAND
6. LEOPARD PRINT HEADBAND | 7. STACKABLE BRACELETS | 8. GOLD CHAIN NECKLACES | 9. BROWN LEATHER BELT BAG
10. RATTAN EARRINGS | 11. WHITE STATEMENT EARRINGS | 12. CLAY RAINBOW EARRINGS | 13. CLAY BLUE EARRINGS
14. PINK & YELLOW SANDALS | 15. RAINBOW SANDAL SLIDES | 16. STUDDED SLIDES | 17. STUDDED WRAP SANDALS
18. DOTTED CROSSOVER SANDALS | 19. OMBRE SLIDE SANDALS | 20. GREEN BOW SANDALS | 21. BAUBLE STUDDED BLACK SLIDES
If you missed the first days of Better Than Basics, check them out here:
- Day 1: 21 Better Than Basic Outfits for the summer of 2021
- Day 2: 21 Better Than Basic Summer Tops
- Day 3: 21 Better than Basic Summer Bottoms (skirts and pants)
- Day 4: 21 Better than Basic One Pieces (Dresses and Jumpsuits)
WHat a great post!!! I loved it!!! Seeing how you paired basic with not so basic was inspiring and I can’t wait to copy these looks all summer long!!! THANK you