After months of being wrapped up in dark layers, dressing for summer always requires a pop of color, which after months of styling black, charcoal, and gray, can feel a little unfamiliar. That’s why, at the beginning of the season, I like to identify a few reliable wardrobe pillars that will work with the spectrum of summer colors.
This week, as Irina Shayk stepped out in Cannes, she introduced me to a sandal color trend I’m now convinced pairs well with every outfit color: dark brown leather sandals.
Testing my theory, Shayk styled warm-toned sandals with an extremely difficult-to-style peach dress. Instead of clashing or fading into the background, the soft brown complemented the peach perfectly, bringing balance, warmth, and sophistication to her daytime look.
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The earthy, natural hue elevates bright colors without overpowering them, creating a polished finish that works with almost any color palette. And while it looks especially cute with dresses, I think this sandal trend would also look great with denim.
Unlike black sandals, which can sometimes seem too stark against softer summer colors, or bold color trends that compete with the rest of an outfit, tan offers a more sophisticated alternative. Elegant and timeless, this is easily one of the best sandal colors you can invest in this season. Read on to shop my edit of the best pairs below.
Buy Tan Sandals:
To be honest, these look more expensive than they actually are.
Cézanne
Natacha Lo Sandals
Style it with denim or pair it with a swishy skirt.
reece
Leather Lizard-Effect Kitten-Heel Sandals
The heeled flip-flop trend shows no signs of slowing down.
Marks and Spencer
Buckle Flat Toe Loop Mule Sandals
Hurry up! These will not be in stock for long.
free people
Carmel by the Sea Sandals
Although I like these in brown, they also come in five other colors.
anonymous copenhagen
Naya 10 Shiny Lamb Caramel
Sleek strappy sandals will never go out of style.
ancient greek sandals
philothei cotto
Hurry up! These are on the way to be sold.
A.Emery
Kinto Leather Flip Flops
Flip-flops are set to be summer’s biggest shoe trend.
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