A colorful necklace will amp up your swimwear instantly.
Wooden sticks necklace, $53, Elk Accessories
Leave your "it" bag at home and rock a naturally fab and beach-proof straw or raffia style.
Envelope purse, $95, TLC&you
Bring St. Tropez style to your local beach in a Parisian french striped floppy. Tres chic!
Calvin Klein, $58, Macy's
A punchy patterned tote is a bold move on the beach.
Straw tote, $35, Target
Stylish sunglasses are essential for both fashion and function.
Vera Wang Sunglasses, $34, Kohls
Leave your flip flops on the sand and work a pair of fab wedges on the boardwalk.
"Lika" wedges, $40, Just Fab
Slip into a pair of fly metallic flats as a fashionable alternative to flip flops.
"Dree" sandals, $175, Loeffler Randall
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
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
