Beaded necklaces are always in style, but this summer bead-encrusted tops and dresses make it look like you’re wearing a stunning statement piece when all you’re really wearing is a shirt! But boy what a shirt...

Examiner.com recently published this article on bead-embellished clothing. Scroll to the bottom of the article to click through nine variations of this hot look. You’ll especially like this trend if you love seed bead stitched jewelry but find you’re not inclined to thread and needles.