50 Under $50: Every Trendy Accessory That Will Make Your Summer Outfits

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Before we shift to fall and its more serious sartorial aesthetic, there's still some time left to get lots of use out of decidedly more fun summer accessories. Yes, that means you have a good two months left to wear your fun sunglasses, hats, anklets, and bags to your heart's delight and maximize the effectiveness of your denim shorts, swimsuits, and slip dresses.

So what exactly makes for a "cute" summer accessory? In my book, it's anything colorful, quirky, and attention-grabbing that will easily liven up even the most basic of summer outfits. Easy enough, right? The internet is still filled with lots of fun, seasonally appropriate accessories to choose from, and thankfully, most of them ring in under $50. While we've delivered some of the best under-$99 clothing finds on the internet right now, if you're looking for a little something extra to add to your already-existing summer wardrobe without breaking the bank, look no further. 

Keep scrolling to shop the best 50 under-$50 accessories if you need a little pick-me-up for your outfits or mood.

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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.

Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)