Fisherman Sandals Can Be Tricky to Style, But These 4 Outfits Are So Effortless

by Harriet Davey

As the ugly-sandal reign continues for yet another season, fisherman styles are proving more popular than ever. And I'm going to put it out there: While they're a Marmite microtrend, I'm 95% sold. Considering the Velcro Teva pairs from previous seasons and chunky dad sandals from the likes of Prada and Chanel, I have a habit of not liking these "ugly" pairs until they've been around for a few months. And fisherman sandals have been a slow burner for me, with my biggest question being, Would I wear them? How would I actually style them? The thing is, though, they surprisingly go with quite a few key summer looks.

Their caged fit can be similar to loafers in the way that they work well with tailoring, loose-fit jeans and some skirts. While they're not the typical go-with-everything summer sandals, they're more versatile than I originally thought. So to make it easier for us all, these are the four easy outfit combinations to try with fisherman sandals this season.

TyLynn wearing black suit and fisherman sandals

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@tylynnguyen

Style Notes: There's no doubt about it—the ugly sandals come into their own when worn with minimalist separates.

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@bubblyaquarius

Style Notes: Everyone from Kendall Jenner to Rachael (here) has been seen wearing this cool-girl knit top. I'm a big fan of a crop with loose-fit trousers and chunkier fisherman sandals.

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@monikh

Style Notes: They may not be sandals you would usually add to a dressier look, but offsetting the bulky style with a floaty, silky dress or slip skirt somehow works.

Marianne wearing fisherman sandals and jeans

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@smythsisters

Style Notes: Swap the chunky trainers you would usually wear with baggier jeans with fisherman sandals. Trust me—it's the fail-safe way to wear the tricky style across all seasons.