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Style 24-7: Summer Flair

Dazzle at the beach with these radiant must-haves.
By Bettina Prophete · Updated October 28, 2020
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Summer Standout

A colorful necklace will amp up your swimwear instantly.

Wooden sticks necklace, $53, Elk Accessories

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Stuart Tyson. Styling by Kristy Vant
02
Pretty Neutral

Leave your “it” bag at home and rock a naturally fab and beach-proof straw or raffia style.

Envelope purse, $95, TLC&you

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Stuart Tyson. Styling by Kristy Vant
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Fabulous Floppy

Bring St. Tropez style to your local beach in a Parisian french striped floppy. Tres chic!

Calvin Klein, $58, Macy’s

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Stuart Tyson. Styling by Kristy Vant
04
Tote-ally Cute

A punchy patterned tote is a bold move on the beach.

Straw tote, $35, Target

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Stuart Tyson. Styling by Kristy Vant
05
Shady Lady

Stylish sunglasses are essential for both fashion and function.

Vera Wang Sunglasses, $34, Kohls

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Stuart Tyson. Styling by Kristy Vant
06
Wonder Wedges

Leave your flip flops on the sand and work a pair of fab wedges on the boardwalk.

“Lika” wedges, $40, Just Fab

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Stuart Tyson. Styling by Kristy Vant
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Flat Out

Slip into a pair of fly metallic flats as a fashionable alternative to flip flops.

“Dree” sandals, $175, Loeffler Randall

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Stuart Tyson. Styling by Kristy Vant
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Trendy Tousers

Instead of the traditional beachy madras plaid rock a funky pant that’s still casual and cool.

“Devin Drop” pants, $136, Show Me Your Mumu

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Stuart Tyson. Styling by Kristy Vant
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Bohemian & Beachy

For upscale beach parties, a maxi dress will do just the trick. It’s elegant but still has that easy breezy tropic appeal.

Dress, $60, Marshalls

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