These 3 Summer Sandal Trends Go With Every Outfit You Own

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(Image credit: @_KATIEPEAKE; STYLING: DUNE LONDON LOCKSTOCKK DOUBLE STRAP FLAT SANDALS IN NATURAL (£110))

It's finally happened: Just in time for the easing of lockdown rules, the sun has emerged and the forecast is looking more promising by the minute. Take that, spring-time hail (seriously, what was with that?) and pesky showers! At long last, we can start thinking about what we actually want to wear this summer. Although there's a plethora of pretty dresses, chic jumpsuits, and elegant handbags to consider, we believe that no item is more important to get right than sandals.

Effectively the gatekeeper to all the excellent outfits you can wear this time of year, a well-chosen pair of sandals will help you unlock your full sartorial potential. This, however, brings a certain amount of pressure. With so many sandal options to choose from, it can be daunting to know where to begin your search. At least it would be if it weren't for Dune London.

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(Image credit: @SHELLEYMOKOENA; STYLING: DUNE LONDON MARBELLE TOE-POST MULES IN WHITE (£85))

Over the past few seasons, Dune London has cemented itself as the need-to-know place to find the coolest shoes, and it's all due to its elevated designs, acute attention to detail, and indisputable quality. The first stop for fashion insiders looking to update their footwear line-ups, the brand has had so many styles achieve cult status—of which many have been sandals—we've lost count.

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(Image credit: @NINASANDBECH; STYLING: DUNE LONDON MAGNET TWIST KNOT MULES IN ORANGE (£90))

From its iconic Loupe slider to the chunky Lockstockk double-straps, it's safe to say that Dune London knows how to create best-selling sandals, and its 2021 collection certainly lives up to our now-lofty expectations. Showcasing some of the most impressive styles we've seen on the high street thus far, you're sure to find your perfect pair (or, if you're anything like us, pairs) in the brand's summer edit. However, if you still need a little help in deciding which to invest in, we've rounded up the three noteworthy trends you need to keep your style on point this season. 

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(Image credit: @NATASHATTODD; STYLING: DUNE LONDON LATINA ROPE FLATFORM SANDALS IN BLACK (£110))

From the "ugly" sandals that keep selling out to the sexy stilettos taken straight from the '90s archives and the sleek slider that bridges the trend gap between them, scroll below to see the three sandal trends our editors are shopping exclusively from Dune London.

How Influencers Are Wearing Dune's Summer Sandals:

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(Image credit: @NATASHATTODD; STYLING: DUNE LONDON MARBELLE TOE-POST MULES IN YELLOW (£85))

Todd perfects the art of tonal dressing by matching her lemon suit to the hue of her statement Dune mid-heel mules.

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(Image credit: @_JESSICASKYE; STYLING: DUNE LONDON LATINA ROPE FLATFORM SANDALS IN BLACK (£110))

Jessica Skye instantly elevates her look with flatform sandals, complete with on-trend rope detailing.

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(Image credit: @BASICSTOUCH; STYLING: DUNE LONDON MAISON QUILTED MULES IN WHITE (£90) AND DRAYYSON PADLOCK TOTE BAG (£75))

Aïda Badji Sané showcases a new way to wear summer neutrals—with white mules for an instant refresh.

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(Image credit: @BARTABACMODE; STYLING: DUNE LONDON MAGNET TWIST KNOT MULES IN ORANGE (£90) AND DEMPSY SMALL WOVEN CROSS BODY BAG (£120))

Give this season's wide-leg denim a fashionable overhaul with a pair of punchy-hued mules. 

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(Image credit: @NIMIBLACKWELL; STYLING: DUNE LONDON LOCKSTOCKK DOUBLE STRAP FLAT SANDALS IN NATURAL (£110))

Chunky sandals are perfect for summertime strolling—just ask Nimi Blackwell, who styles her Lockstockk sandals with a denim shacket and shorts.

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(Image credit: @RITAMARGARI; STYLING: DUNE LONDON MAISON QUILTED MULES IN WHITE (£90))

Short suits are going to be all the rage this summer, and Margarita knows the perfect accompaniment to them is a pair of Dune's best-selling Maison mules. 

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Use your shoes to change the tone of your ensemble. Julie Weizmann navigates her jumpsuit from day to after-dark territory with the addition of playful heels.

1. CHUNKY FLATS

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(Image credit: @MELISSAREANNEJOHNSON; STYLING: DUNE LONDON LOCKSTOCKK DOUBLE STRAP FLAT SANDALS IN NATURAL (£110))

Melissa Reanne Johnson uses her Lockstockk sandals to add instant polish to her matching sunshine-yellow sweater and shorts set.

2. MID-HEEL MULES

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(Image credit: @NINASANDBECH; STYLING: DUNE LONDON MAGNET TWIST KNOT MULES IN ORANGE (£90) AND DONNA MINI GRAB BAG IN PINK (£65))

We adore the colour clash Nina Sandbech has created based with her Magnet mules and Donna bag.

3. SIMPLE SLIDES

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(Image credit: @KATETIK; STYLING: DUNE LONDON NOVI QUILTED MULES IN YELLOW (£80))

Quilted details are high on the style agenda this summer, and these sliders are heading straight to the top of our wish lists.

Next Up: The Essential Sandal Trend Every Fashion Person Will Wear This Year.

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over twelve years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories, and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, works closely with influencer talent on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media. Previously, Maxine appeared on TV in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o. 


Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship, she was offered a position on the Look magazine fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. She went on to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine works remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh.