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Is It Me or Are All the Cool Girls Wearing a Phone Chain This Summer?

Move over, bag charms

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Cute and functional phone chains for under $55.
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From concerts to beaches to rooftop bars and even the office, everywhere I look this summer, cool girls are turning their phones into crossbodies or cute little wristlets courtesy of a phone chain. Following the resurgence of bag charms and shoe charms, it was the inevitable next step of full-on millennial nostalgia.

And honestly, I'm not mad it. Phone chains are a great way to add a layer of style and functionality to your tech, especially during the summer, when you're constantly on the move. That's why I took the liberty of rounding up not one, but five cute options for under $55.

From a J.Crew beaded crossbody phone chain ($50) that one buyer says is a "fun way to wear a phone" to a Case-Mate phone charm ($20) that looks like a piece of jewelry, these five picks will zhuzh up your smartphone and come in handy more often than you might think.

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This crossbody phone chain (which you can also wear around your waist, as modeled) won't just match your beaded bag, it'll allow you to go hands-free when you're out and about. It measures 49 inches long, and features a lovely mix of pearl and stone details, complete with easy-to-open gold clasps.

If you like pearls, this baroque-inspired phone chain—made of gold-plated zinc, polyester thread and, of course, those glossy acrylic pearls—is a great option for you. You can even wear it around your wrist like a bracelet, with or without your phone attached. Either way, one shopper describes it as "very elegant and great quality," so you can't go wrong.

Whoever said you can't make your phone look like a piece of jewelry hasn't come across this Case-Mate charm, featuring classy crystal-like beads. And guys, it's as practical as it is pretty. Just take it from this reviewer: "I like to use it when hiking, at amusement parks, at concerts, or anywhere I worry about dropping and losing the phone. I have a fear of being on a cruise, leaning over and dropping my phone in water! This makes me feel far more comfortable." Peace of mind for just $20? I'll take it!

With its blingy gold chain and pearl-like beads, I honestly thought this was a bracelet when I first spotted it. The best part about this phone charm (besides the fact that it's on sale) is that it features a loop on the end, allowing you to attach it to your phone by wrapping it around any of the small openings on your case, such as where the speaker or silent button is located.

Looking for something a bit more heavy-duty? One buyer said this crossbody chain phone is "such a cute little substitute for a purse," and I have to agree. Not only is it designed to fit all phone cases, but it also features a lobster clasp, allowing you to easily attach and detach your phone. The thick chain clocks in at 54 inches and is available in different colors and designs, so you're bound to find one you love. Plus, it comes with a one-year warranty. Cool girl incoming!



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