From Beach to Brunch: 12 Stylish Flip Flops for Every Occasion
Don’t get toey
For the past few years, slides in various shapes and sizes have dominated the casual, comfortable, yet chic summer look. The Hermès slide reigned supreme among the fancy folks, while high-end adaptations of the humble Birkenstock flooded the market. But now, we’re witnessing a shift back to an old favourite: the flip-flop.
Flip-flops—or thongs, as we Aussies call them—have made a triumphant return from the early 2000s (no surprises there). And we’re really starting to regret tossing out our Havaianas.
The humble thongs are taking over from both leather slides and the plastic beach slides we’ve grown attached to. Don’t believe us? Square-toe Havaianas are flying off the shelves—if that’s not a sign, what is?
With countless variations of this simple style, we’re posing the question: is there a more versatile shoe? Let’s dive in.
From the leave-at-the-front-door-for-errands style to a summer soiree, thongs have truly evolved. They come in slim plastic, slim leather, chunky leather, heeled, wedged, bedazzled, shiny—the list goes on. And when we say you can wear them for any occasion, we mean it (unless you’re a corporate girly—sorry, maybe not you). As a new beach shoe or an everyday summer staple, your seasonal wardrobe isn’t complete without a few pairs. My personal favourite way to style them? With long, baggy jeans or pants.
So, are you ready to flip-flop your style?
Imagery: @lucywilliams02 / @clairerose / @imhannahwhiting
