5 trendy accessories to take to the beach in Summer 2024
Are you sure you have everything you need in your beach bag? Here's our checklist to make sure you don't forget anything.
You've just arrived at your long-awaited destination, you've already put your outfits in the wardrobe and set up your beauty case in the bathroom with everything you need, from after-sun lotion to colorful makeup. Now, it's time to relax, which means taking off your jeans and t-shirt, putting on your swimsuit, and getting on the deckchair. The last task is organizing your beach bag, ensuring that all the necessary beach accessories are present. The excitement of the holidays or justified distraction can lead to mistakes or omissions: for this reason, you'll find our summer 2024 checklist here, including essentials and trendy, useful items.
Beach bag, just the way you want it
The era of the straw bag that you wear even in the city continues, but it's not the only trendy option now: Alexa Chung - and more generally, the Instagram looks scrolled on social media - has been spotted with a canvas tote bag, one of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's favorites. A very simple, minimalist, and absolutely spacious and practical beach accessory. It's the number one alternative to the natural weave, also ideal for a boat trip.
Inside, you should never be without: facial sunscreen (SPF 50) and body sunscreen (we recommend starting with a high SPF and then decreasing over the following days), a multi-purpose cream for any chapping, a hair clip, a thermal bottle to keep fresh water, and something to relax with, from a carefully chosen book to cards for a tournament with friends or family.
Bandana, super versatile and trendy
For many years, we've talked about the straw hat and the unstoppable trend of the bucket hat, the fisherman model we've seen on celebs like Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid. But in summer 2024, trends are showing interest in the bandana for its extreme versatility: depending on how you fold or tie it, it becomes a headband, a headscarf, covers the neck in case of wind, ties up hair, or adorns a bag with its color.
Sunglasses, the cool protection
Another understated beach accessory - beloved by fashionistas - is sunglasses. Besides the aesthetic factor that complements and accentuates one's personality, few know that the lens absorbs a large part of UV rays, which can cause long-term damage. So there's a double reason to carry them with you... and wear them (almost always).
Flip-flops even if you adopt the sandal trend
The latest trend recorded by fashionistas is going to the beach with sandals, espadrilles, ballerinas, or Friulane, all footwear not suitable for water (except for jelly variants). So if you want to follow this trend, don't forget to bring a pair of flip-flops in your bag: a pair of ultra-thin flip-flops to wear after swimming or under the refreshing shower.
Surfer jewelry
Finally, a cute touch that should never be missing even under the umbrella: necklaces, bracelets, and thin anklets that evoke summer just by thinking about them. Opt for fashionable, colorful jewelry made from materials that don't get damaged by sun and saltwater, such as beads and colorful stones, or crafted with fabric so they're light enough not to feel them on.
