The Summer Jewelry Trend We Can’t Get Enough Of

Fashion has seen its fair share of comebacks of late, but one era slowly creeping its way back into our closets is the aughts—it came as a surprise, but we're not going to lie when when we say we've been thoroughly enjoying many of the lost y2k styles. So with summer now in full swing, we are looking back to the aughts for a new take on sleek with the return of anklets and body jewelry.

Much like a dainty necklace, the appeal of the anklet comes from its ability to be stylish and discrete. A slim slip of gold around the ankle, with a delicate charm is the perfect way to highlight a strappy sandal. However, if subtly is not your beat there are a few other ways to wear. Larger chain link and flat curb chains are a bold addition to an anklet stack, while shell and pearl details feel of-the-moment and fresh.

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For those who don't remember, there was a time when body jewelry like belly chains and full body necklaces were the premier accessory. With the lowered waistlines and fitted crop tops of the aughts, a slim and delicate chain wrapped around the waist was the epitome of sexy. Think J.Lo circa 2001, or Beyonce's iconic GQ cover where she sported a full body chain under a cropped jersey.

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Body jewelry be it hand, ankle, waist or full on body, can be bold or subtly sleek—and with string bikinis and crop tops back in the spotlight, now feels like the perfect time to slip back into this trend as though it never left.