Despite the current weather, summer is quickly approaching us, and this one is going to be pretty exciting. Winter seems to have taken years to end, and even though we all love our boots and sweaters, most people are ready to give them a rest. We’ve all been waiting to pull out our sunglasses, sandals and tank tops, but what trends are we going to see this summer? What should we add into our closet this season?

Here’s a hint: accessories are making a huge appearance this summer, as they can take a very basic outfit and make it very trendy and chic!

One trend that has been popular since mid-winter is the chunky sneaker. Brands like Balenciaga, New Balance and Adidas (in collaboration with Kanye West) have all given their own spin on the chunky sneaker look.

These shoes usually contain a loud color pallet; however, there are also neutral colors as well. The neutral colors can make the shoes much easier to style. The sneakers do all the talking for themselves, as you can put them on with a very basic outfit—such as blue jeans and a white T-shirt—and they will elevate your outfit. Plus, if you prefer not to pay hundreds of dollars for the Balenciaga “Triple S,” websites such as Ego Official and Asos have created their own versions, for a portion of the price!

Another shoe brand that has been very popular lately is Nike. Nike has recently been reworking and re-releasing shoes from many years ago. Lately, they have released their “1 Reimagined” collection, where they’ve taken the classic Air Force 1 and Air Jordan 1 and made 12 pairs of sneakers of different colorways and designs, with a focus on being abstract.

Air Maxes and Vapor Maxes are very popular right now because of the abundance of collaborations, such as the ongoing OFF-WHITE x Nike collaboration. For this collection, Nike worked with Virgil Abloh, the owner of the OFF-WHITE brand, to create several different sneaker styles. Also, Nike has collaborated with Sean Wotherspoon, one of the world’s most famous vintage sneaker and clothing collectors, to create the Air Max 1/97 Sean Wotherspoon.

Shoe styles aren’t the only style trends making their way back around. Fanny packs and shoulder bags are headed back into the mainstream. Can you believe that the trend of waist bags has finally made its comeback? Fanny packs and shoulder bags are both hands-free ways of being able to carry all of your belongings without having to worry about carrying around a backpack or a purse. Put the bag on like a belt and you’re ready to go! Brands like Fendi and Supreme have made these accessories in fashionable designs that will elevate any outfit. You can always find a cheaper alternative to these very expensive brands by heading to a store such as Forever 21, where you can find the signature look for under $20.

Gold necklaces have always been in and will never go out of style. They’re a classic, but new ways of styling them have come out in the past couple of months. Lately, layering your gold (or even silver) chains of different lengths and styles has been the go-to way to wear jewelry. Brands are even making it so you can purchase one chain made to look like several for that layered look, but without all the effort that goes into it. Solid gold can be very expensive, but you can find a cheaper alternative almost anywhere. Buy a bunch and let your creativity take over!

Sunglasses are another classic accessory, however new re-imaginings of the practical item have been brought to the surface lately. Oversized sunglasses will give you that celebrity look that will take that basic white T-shirt and jeans outfit to another level. We saw color tinted frames last year, and they are still here to play. Oval-shaped, cat eye- shaped, and even old school Cartier-style glasses are making their mark. If you are a luxury brand type of person, companies like Celine and Quay Australia are for you! That said, if you are trying to be trendy on a budget, sunglassspot.com has over 100 styles of sunglasses for only $5 each!

All in all, it is easy to see that trends are being born (or re-born) every day, and there are many more very popular ones that haven’t been mentioned. To achieve the trendy look you might have to spend some more money, but it is all a matter of preference. It is essential to have the basics in your closet: jeans, neutral colored T shirts, jean jackets, bombers and more, but elevate your style and your confidence will sky rocket!