The spring and summer months bring new fashion trends. The rising temperatures necessitate wearing hats, sunglasses, shoes that allow your feet to breath, etc. Don’t just pick any style while buying summer accessories, you might end up adversely affecting your look. Some excellent styles this summer are; vintage sunglasses, belt purses, kitten heels, chunky heeled sandals, skinny belts, floppy brimmed hat and headbands.

Sunglasses have always been a hot favorite in the sweltering heat. Vintage sunglasses have become quite trendy lately. Wear oversized sunglasses or pick ones with a full-sized frame. Retro frames form the 50’s are also becoming popular. The cat-eye glasses are also in style.

These are frames that are pointed upwards at the edges. Many people are sporting them and in bright hues. Both sunglasses as well as spectacles are available in this style. This is really because of the vintage trends making a comeback, the cat-eye sunglasses are from the 50’s and 60’s era.

While adopting any of the vintage sunglasses, take the shape of your face into consideration. This is especially important when you pick cat-eye sunglasses. It is very easy to goof up with this unique and revived fashion trend. If you have a square shaped face, go for sunglasses with rounded edges. The edges should be sharper if you have a round face.

Oversized frames which do not point overtly upwards are also good for round faces. They go with most of the vintage clothing from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Some other vintage sunglasses that have been revived are wayfarers and aviators. The vintage heart shaped sunglasses have also made a comeback. There are some styles embellished with flowers also.

Belt purses are another cool accessory for this summer. They are also convenient for hot summer months. This is usually a miniature purse, which might look more like a wallet or pouch. You can strap it onto your waist and walk hands-free. There are two types of such purses. One comes with it own strap that you can wear over an outfit. Others have a small loop so that they can be attached to different belts.  It is a great accessory for shopping, leisurely strolls or the beach during the summers.

To make this purse look more stylish, don’t wear it around the exact mid portion of the waist. Let it hang down a little to come around your hips. This is good for a casual look. Also, you can wear it slightly higher on the waist. This makes the purse look more sophisticated. It looks good in premium materials like leather, suede, velvet, etc.

It looks good with bohemian clothes such as maxi-dresses, harem pants, jumpsuits, etc. You can also wear it with high waist, flared, or wide-leg trousers. It can be worn with semi-casual fitted dresses also. They can also go with jeans and capris. They look good with shorts also and can be easily paired with miniskirts in the hot summer months. Wear gladiators, clogs or platform with them.

With the dressing style of the 50’s and 60’s making a comeback, you see the use of clogs and kitten heels rampant among fashionista’s. Kitten heels are very good for both semi casual as well as formal wear. They are a midsized heel, somewhere in between flats and stilettos.

They are usually not more than 2 inches in height. You can wear heels and still be quite comfortable. They are more stable than and also a good change from stilettos. They give you a dainty yet refined look. It is best to buy kitten heels with pointy toes for this season. In the summers, kitten heels in earthy tones are really hot. So, pick one in tan, beige or brown, Flesh tones or nude ones are also a great buy.

Grey and black are classic colors anytime of the year. Sandals are ideal for summer months. The flat sandals made from leather are a good traditional design that never goes out of style. Also, you can go for the latest styled chunky pair of sandals. Buy a modish pair with lots of straps. The wedge espadrilles can also be worn this season. They will look good with the maxi dresses that are in vogue.

Belts are in vogue like never before. They are being paired with jeans, pants, skirts and dresses. They look really chic with tunics also. Belts with moderate thickness are outmoded now. The latest varieties are either very skinny or extremely wide. Skinny belts are a great pick for summers. Skinny belts are a must have with skinny jeans. Wear them with skinny jeans when you have tucked your shirt inside.

Also, they can be donned over well-fitted dresses. If the dress is monochromatic, wear a skinny belt of the same color. When you are wearing a printed dress, choose a contrasting color. Also, for a multi colored dress, pick a belt of any one color in the dress. They can also be worn with loss fitting shirt dresses and shorts. An obi wrap belt is also a classic buy.

Another 1970’s style making a re-appearance is the floppy brimmed hat. Pair them off with maxi dresses, flowy skirts and also shirts. A straw one is perfect for the beach and sauntering in the hot sun. They are available in a multitude of colors and some even have bows and ribbons. Cloche hats are also very cool. They can be paired with drop waist dresses.

Silk scarves are a great buy. They have multiple uses; most commons ones are wearing them as a neckerchief and headbands. You can use them to protect from the harsh sunrays also. Collar necklaces also look amazing. They can be worn with loose flowy dresses with deep round necks.

Headbands are a great accessory for the hot summer months. You can pull back your hair behind and let the air tease your tresses. It’s great for the summers as you can leave your hair down and still keep it out of your face. The broad ones are a really good pick. Buy headbands in multicolored stripes; they look chic and also go with most of your outfits.