Sandals 101: Your Definitive Trend Guide to the Best on Every Budget
Sandals: We can bring you the best trend-hitting styles at every price point, but we can't promise you can wear them in this very instant. The weather is uncontrollably unpredictable, but this is a safe place where whatever gorgeous sandals you buy from our thorough edit below will see you through the season—as and when required.
We've noticed some smash hits already, despite the more-than-sporadic rain: Acne Studios have seen its slides flying out of stores and slipping onto the feet of many, Hermès is experiencing renewed interest—particularly from bloggers—in a classic, flat leather sandal they've specialised in for generations and Zara can perhaps lay claim to the most popular mules on Instagram, as its on the cusp of selling out of these much-photographed pink suede, bow-topped sandals.
But what else is out there? And how much do you want to spend per purchase? Sometimes you'll be looking to invest heavily—and if you're a minimalist through and through, then put the pounds down on a top-quality leather pair because they last. Sometimes you'll want to make a moderately sized splurge because you've got a holiday wardrobe to nail or wedding guest ensemble to elevate—in which case we've got all of those mid price points covered for each of the key sandal trends. And then there are the bargains you want to pick up but still look completely sophisticated in. Again, we've put in the legwork to find you the chicest options on a shoestring.
So what are you waiting for? Go through the gallery to start your sandal-shopping extravaganza.
Tell us your favourite pair in the comments box and check out Laura Whitmore's top tips for (finally) getting your legs out.
Opening Image: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images. Outfit credit: Paula Cademartori sandals/Espace Mode sandals.
Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.
Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.
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