After a fairly comfortable May and June, July has left everyone sweating. And with the increase in heat and humidity comes midsummer fits of meltdown. It’s much harder to fit in when you really just want to take off your clothes.
Thankfully, there’s an answer to these dog days of summer style sadness: accessories. Not only will many of them perform practical functions like keeping the sun off your face or keeping you cool, but they’re also the exact kind of little updates — a fresh hat, a better pair of shades, a beach-ready bag — that suddenly make your summer wardrobe feel new again, even if you’ve endured several heatwaves.
The best part about these summer accessories? You don’t have to spend big to get something cool. (This is especially useful when your wallet feels light after a few weeks of suddenly walking around the park and drinking wine in the evenings out.) So go ahead and treat yourself to a few small practical and stylish things and save the rest of your hard-earned money for better things like a weekend at the beach, another round of cerveza or maybe just paying the AC bill. We’ve rounded up a veritable gold mine of outfit-completing, summer-boosting accessories—sunglasses, jewelry, shoes, and more—all priced at a hundred or less.
The Best Summer Accessories Under $100, According to GQ
Beach-Ready Tote: Bather Pine Beach Tote
We love heavy canvas totes, but sometimes you need something tailored specifically for the occasion. Bather’s latest tote is made with water-resistant nylon for the beach (or, if you prefer, the pool), with a ton of room for your towel, your flip-flops, your snacks, and whatever else you’re carrying. Bonus: Smart exterior mesh pocket perfect for stashing wet trunks.
