24 Cute Summer Accessories You Need for Stylish Poolside Lounging (And They’re All Under $50)

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Sonja Henrikssen
Shop the Look: Bring on the Beach White Crochet Maxi Swim Cover-Up; Image via @savrosee

You’ve got your swimsuit (perhaps a sleek one-piece, or a hot bikini), your summer dresses, your high-SPF sunscreen, and plans to lounge by the pool, hit the beach, and enjoy the season! Now, it’s time to accessorize.

Shop the Look: Ziggy Shiny Rust Orange Reversible O-Ring Bikini Top, Ziggy Shiny Rust Orange Reversible O-Ring Bikini Bottoms, Total Scorcher Black Sheer Mesh Cutout Swim Cover-Up Maxi Dress; Image via @peaceofmiaa

No summer (or fall, spring, or winter) outfit is complete without the accessories, and we’re loving some of the super-fun and trendy items for this summer! Here, we’re featuring some of the cutest summer accessories, and all of them are under $50. 

Sarongs & Cover-Ups:

Shop the Look: Marley Pink Multi Print Reversible String Bikini Top, Marley Pink Multi Print Reversible Side-Tie Bikini Bottom, Back at the Beach Beige Crochet Fringe Swim Cover-Up Skirt; Image via @peaceofmiaa

When you’re not swimming or getting your lizard-mode on (sunbathing), it’s nice to have a sarong or cover-up to wear over your swimsuit. Some cover-ups are so cute that you can basically just wear them as an outfit, making it super easy to transition from pool/beach to a restaurant, cafe, or bar for drinks. 

Lace Cover-Up Wrap Skirt

Shop the Look: Under the Cabana Coral Pink Sheer Lace Cover-Up Wrap Skirt

Maxi Cover-Up

Shop the Look: Seaside Retreat Coral Red and Magenta Maxi Cover-Up

Crochet Fringe Swim Cover-Up Skirt

Shop the Look: Sunshine and Fun Times Black Crochet Fringe Swim Cover-Up Skirt

Woven Totes:

Shop the Look: The Way I Feel Cream Cutout Midi Sweater Dress, Market Marvel Tan Woven Tote; Image via @peaceofmiaa

A big tote bag is a perfect way to carry your essentials to the pool or the beach! Woven totes are roomy, lightweight, and give that boho vibe we love for summer. A style that’s a nice middle-ground between a traditional tote and a purse will look cute no matter where you’re headed this summer. 

Woven Straw Tote

Shop the Look: Shells in The Sand Beige and Pink Woven Straw Tote

Woven Tote Bag

Shop the Look: Come Sea Me Beige Woven Tote

Woven Fabric and Straw Tote

Shop the Look: Boardwalk Babe Red Multi Woven Fabric and Straw Tote

Sun Hats:

Shop the Look: Myrna Black One-Piece Swimsuit, Take Me Away Beige Oversized Floppy Straw Hat; Image via @cait.vogel

We all know we need to wear sunscreen when we’re outside, but it’s also important to give your face and eyes extra protection. Keep yourself safe from the sun in style with a cute, summery sun hat. A wide brim and a lightweight material will help to keep you cool and comfortable, even if you can’t find shade.

Woven Straw Fedora Hat

Shop the Look: Summer Style Brown Woven Straw Fedora Hat

Multi Woven Straw Bucket Hat

Shop the Look: Spring Fling Yellow Multi Woven Straw Bucket Hat

Embroidered Straw Sun Hat

Sunglasses:

Shop the Look: Dive Into Summer Black Animal Print Wrap Bikini Top, Dive Into Summer Black Animal Print Side-Tie Bikini Bottom, A La Mod White Small Rectangle Sunglasses; Image via @peaceofmiaa

Speaking of keeping your eyes safe from the sun: sunglasses are the ultimate answer! Sunglasses are a must-have summer accessory, and with a pair of oversized or statement sunnies, you’ll feel like a celeb undercover. Honestly, we find ourselves acting differently when we wear sunglasses, so don’t be surprised if you feel extra bougie when wearing yours.

Oval Sunglasses

Shop the Look: Mulholland Orange Oval Sunglasses

Black Oversized Sunglasses

Shop the Look: Face It Black Sunglasses

Cat-Eye Pearl Sunglasses

Shop the Look: Pep Talk White Mini Cat-Eye Pearl Sunglasses

Pool Slides:

Shop the Look: Addison Tan Striped Slide Sandals, Resort Bound Beige Woven Straw Tote Bag, (similar) Toulouse Tortoise Oversized Sunglasses; Image via @chayyslays

Have you ever tried to shove your foot into a shoe after a day at the beach? No fun! You need a pair of easy-to-wear, easy-to-take-off slides made from waterproof material.  Super cute slides in water-friendly materials like foam or rubber are just what you need, and so comfy thanks to their thick soles.

Foam Platform Slide Sandals

Shop the Look: Whitney Yellow Flower Foam Platform Slide Sandals

Pool Slide Sandals

Shop the Look: Drifter Black Pool Slide Sandals

Rubber Slide Sandals

Shop the Look: Kaz Natural EVA Foam Flatform Slides

Shop our cute Summer Accessories and let us how you’ll be styling your swimwear in the comments below, or show us your poolside style by tagging #lovelulus on Instagram @lulus!

This post was originally published in May 2019 and has been updated with new content.

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