The Under-The-Radar Summer Accessory That Makes Every Outfit Pop

With summer in full swing, it’s only right that we’ve swapped our shoe rotation for sandals, flats, and retro sneakers. With that comes the opportunity to show off a special piece of jewelry: anklets. For many, these are a staple that never went “away,” but it’s still worth calling out that the anklets trending today are not like the ones we grew up with.Today’s coolest anklets translate the whimsy and love for color we’re seeing across fashion into candy above the feet. They have a touch of fancy, brought forth by bright gems, charms, and layered metals. We’ve noticed them cropping up throughout the fashion world, on runways here and there, but mostly in street style and on celebrities like Rihanna, Hailey Bieber, and Gigi Hadid. Rather than the dainty chains that have traditionally been popular, today’s anklets are bigger and more embellished. “Anklet stacks are huge right now,” Christin Marie Nichols, founder and CEO of Christin Marie Studio, adds. “Just like bracelets, customizing your anklet stack is a statement of self-expression that speaks to your individuality. What you choose to incorporate, how creative you can get, how many you use, [how you mix] mixed metals and materials… [these are] all factors that I love to see. Anklets are moving from being a minimal aesthetic touch to a bold show of character.”Nichols’ own celebrity-worn jewelry brand is known for its maximalism, which extends to the brand’s array of anklets boasting sizable and multichromatic gemstones. “The combination of colors I use are made to complement anything you wear and are so eye-catching. It’s almost like organized chaos but pretty. With it being so unique it attracts attention where people normally wouldn’t pay attention,” the founder adds.Ahead, shop our 11 favorite anklets, including gold options, minimalist picks, and what maximalist dreams are made of. Several options ahead work year-round, and some others are especially good for wearing during the warmer months and on tropical vacations. All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products we may earn a commission.