Whether you’ve had your head turned by ’90s mules, boho clogs or Chanel-inspired two-tone pumps, the summer’s standout shoe styles all share one thing in common: a touch of nostalgia.
To that list of retro revivals, add the minimalist sandal. A longtime street-style fave, these pared-back heels strike the perfect balance between elegance and ease, making them ideal for summer parties, al fresco dinners and weddings. Beach-ready rubber flip flops are firmly back on the fashion agenda these days, but they’re not exactly appropriate for a formal ceremony. Enter, instead, the smarter, leather heeled version: sleek, minimal and infinitely more versatile, this shoe has all the ease of a flip-flop, elevated with a delicate kitten heel.
Styled with relaxed denim, tailoring or a Carolyn Bessette-style slip dress for wedding season, the heeled flip-flop is a more practical alternative to a towering stiletto but doesn’t sacrifice on polish. Consider this understated sandal the hardest-working shoe in your summer wardrobe.
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