Summer style essentials: The accessories

As we are a breath away from August, most of you are probably busy getting ready for your summer holidays to a Greek island and being surrounded by the deep blue. When it comes to choosing your summer style essentials, it can be a tough call. Why? Because the summer outfits for afternoon strolls on the narrow, cobblestone streets or those that gives us the confidence to show off our dancing skills at the island’s hippest beach bar will differ significantly from the looks which we usually go for in our everyday lives.

If you are at this preparation stage of organising your suitcase, we have good news for you. We hereby reveal the key to choosing the right summer style essentials: it is all in the accessories. Because ultimately, the details are those that can make a world of difference. This is why we recommend you choose items that have a quality design, are made with natural raw materials (linen, viscose, cotton, silk), and feature loose, airy lines with peculiar cut outs – just to keep things interesting. Opt for earthy tones, so that you can mix and match them in countless ways. Editor’s tip: Don’t forget to pack a slip dress – it is an all-time neutral choice that lets you play around according to the occasion, your mood and your styling inspiration.

So it seems that the secret to a well-organised holiday suitcase is the following: choosing the summer style essentials of your wardrobe while focusing on stylish touches through clever accessories that catch the eye without stealing the show.

Below you will find a collection of all the summer style essential items for pulling off the most elegant looks: