Harriet Cowie unpacks the accessories you’ll spot on every well-dressed ankle, arm and shoulder this summer. Time to get shopping.

Summer obviously has a lot going for it. The warmer weather, the longer days, the beach escapades and backyard barbecues — all great stuff. But summer dressing? A little less straightforward. While winter allows us to layer our way into depth and interest, heat demands restraint: floaty dresses, shorts, tees, and not much else. It’s for that reason that come summer, accessories become the real MVPs: Major Vehicles for Personality.

The anklet