Last week, we explored style trends, highlighting garments like trench coats, asymmetrical shirts, and tops. This week, we’ll look at 2026 spring accessory-specific trends to check in on belts, bags, socks, and shoes.

First up, belts. Several different trends are happening for belts this spring. It doesn’t matter if you wear yours cinched at the waist or low on the hips as long as the belt makes a statement. Be it extra thick, extra-long, boasting a giant buckle, featuring multiple closures, or even worn with multiple individual belts, a belt that commands attention is an essential accessory for this season’s trends.

I enjoy a thick, worn-at-the-waist belt, but slouchy belts are coming back in style thanks to early 2000s resurgences.

Regardless of your preference, take stock of your belts and consider adding one to your look, whether through belt loops, over a flowing dress, or even over blazers and jackets to add structure to your overall silhouette.

If you’re looking for an alternative to belts, check out belt bags or bags-on-belts, which are trending. This is not the fanny pack of the 1980s, but rather a sophisticated, modern solution for having your hands free while still carrying your everyday essentials. The Maya Belt Bag from Katie Loxton, available from Nordstrom, has an actual belt-like strap and buckle that you can potentially wear through belt loops. It comes in a variety of colors, from basic black to vivid magenta.

I have a version of this in my Everlane The Renew Transit Fanny Pack. I know, I just said this wasn’t a fanny pack, I wasn’t consulted on the naming conventions over at Everlane. Regardless of the title, you can wear this bag with the adjustable strap as a crossbody bag, or around the waist in belt style.

Another bag trend for this season is small evening pouches. Leave your shoulder bags and clutches at home for a night out. Instead, carry a pouch like Nina’s Metal Handle Satin Pouch Bag from Macy’s. This comes in navy, black, or silver, featuring a structured metal handle with a removable drop chain for hands-free use. I see this bag adding a bit of polish to a basic little black dress and heels.

Or go flashy with the same brand’s 4-Tiered Crystal Mesh Pouch Bag in rose gold or again in silver. This beaded drawstring bag gives a bit of shine and dazzle to your going-out look. While not the roomiest of bags, pouches work for the evening because when you’ve booked dinner with your girlfriends, all you should really need is lipstick, keys, ID, and a credit card.

For the daytime when you’re hauling wallet, makeup, book, phone, keys, laptop, and lunch, the trending oversized bags have you covered. Bags that actually fit all your stuff are more functional than fashionable, but you can still bring some style with a bigger bag. Athleta’s All About Oversized Crossbody Hobo Bag gives sleek, streetwear vibes in the black version, made from recycled polyester, with outside pockets for keys and phone, a front pocket for quick access, and a deep interior with additional slots to keep you organized. This everyday bag can go from school drop-off to work, errands, the gym (on a good day), and back home. For something a bit more bohemian, there’s Natural Life’s Puffy Velvet Fit-it-All Bag in various floral prints. Also, with exterior pockets and loops for latching on additional, yet separately sold companion pouches, this carryall feels whimsical but is full of practical use. And yes, there are some very BIG bags out there, like Los Angeles Apparel’s Bull Denim Oversized Bag that clocks in with a bottom width of 21” and dept of 14”, but unless you are fitting in “so many sets of sheets for in-home massage” as one review of this tote notes, or functioning like a human book-mobile, the truly oversized bags are more comical than fashionable.

Moving on to shoe trends, there are plenty of fun options for below the ankle and even a bit further up. As the weather becomes more foot-friendly, look to clogs and wooden-sole clompers to stomp into spring. By clogs, I don’t mean the chef’s choice of Crocs, but instead a more traditional version like World of Clogs’ AM-Toffeln Swedish Style Clogs in either yellow or red to give a more neutral outfit a pop of color. If the open back gives you pause, consider BOC’s Cecila Heeled Clogs at Shoe Carnival, featuring a buckled back strap to keep it in place as you welcome spring with a strong foot forward.

For the more dainty-footed, there is the square-toe trend. This trend can be found across all shoe types, from ballet flats to loafers to boots; however, for this spring, I’d look to flats. Vivia’s Square-Toe Mary Janes come in over a dozen colors, prints, and textures. They have woven shoes in bold and neutral shades, as well as a mesh version in white. Any pair will add a graceful element to dressier springtime looks. For a chicer take, there’s Steve Madden’s Eleve Black Ballet Flat, with a more defined square toe, to bring a bit of edge to a laidback outfit like jeans and a sweater, or a jumpsuit and denim jacket.

Regardless of your shoe choice, don’t neglect your socks. Colorful socks, which you probably already own, are peaking out this season. A bright red, blue, or purple sock is an easy, no-fuss trend to add some color to your daily uniform. For skirts and dresses, consider swapping out your winter black tights for a sheer pair as a nod to the changing season.

For those ready to bare your full foot after a long winter, then look to the latest flip-flop trend. True, flip-flops are mostly generic shoes, but this year red-sole versions are trending and make for a nice upgrade to last year’s rubbery black pair. Free People’s Interlude Thong Sandals come with a thick red sole and black fabric straps for a declarative take on casual footwear. If you’re in the market for a flatter footbed, there’s Locals’ Slippah in red with a solid white strap.

The main takeaways from Spring 2026 accessories trends are to find ways to wear belts, have fun with evening pouches, switch up your shoes, and wear colorful socks. You probably already have most of these items tucked away, waiting for warmer weather. This is your signal to start unpacking those spring and summer clothes.