Beyond the Beach: 8 Elevated Ways Women in London and NYC Are Wearing Flip-Flops
Flip-flops? Groundbreaking. Actually, this time, they kind of are. The shoe style that used to be reserved for post-pedicure walks and beach holidays has officially made its way into the fashion crowd's spring uniform. Humble thong sandals have been rebranded with sleek leather straps, platform soles, and a heavy dose of cool-girl energy. Since last summer, the It girls of London and NYC have been wearing flip-flops with more than just stylish bikinis and swimsuit cover-ups. The street style set has chosen to embrace spring flip-flop outfits as the look du jour, pairing thong sandals with trucker jackets, darted pants, and chic halter tops.
While you'd think fashion people wouldn't dare to bare their toes on questionably unclean city streets, they just might surprise you with how often they're wearing flip-flop outfits in the spring. Honestly, they've figured out how to take flip-flops beyond the beach and into seriously chic territory. Below, I've rounded up eight elevated spring outfits featuring flip-flops that prove these breezy shoes aren't just a spring fling.
Flip-Flops and Tweed Jackets
Nili Lotan
Patti Cotton-Blend Tweed Jacket
Madewell
Greene Flip Flops
Mango
Tweed Jacket With Jewel Buttons
TKEES
The Boyfriend Sandal
Flip-Flops and Halter Tops
Wilfred
Whisper Linen Halter Top
The Row
Ginza Leather and Suede Platform Flip Flops
Old Navy
Faux-Leather Flip Flop
Flip-Flops and Darted Pants
Ancient Greek Sandals
Saionara Jelly PVC Flip Flops
Mango
Wideleg Pleated Trousers
Flip-Flops and Scarf Tops
Helsa
Silk Tunic With Detachable Scarf
Zara
Short Knit Scarf Coat
Reformation
Jessie Thong Sandal
Flip-Flops and Lace-Trimmed Slips
Enza Costa
Hammered Satin Slip Dress
A.Emery
Kinto Leather Flip-Flops
A.L.C.
Lennon Satin-Lace Midi-Slipdress
Universal Thread
Sherry Thong Flip Flops
Flip-Flops and Colored Linen Pants
H&M
Linen-Blend Drawstring Pants
Everlane
The Leather Flip Flop
COS
Drawstring Straight-Leg Pants
Havaianas
Slim Logo Metallic Flip Flops
Flip-Flops and Trucker Jackets
The Row
Ness Oversized Denim Jacket
Havaianas
Slim Flip Flops
Reformation
Brooks Oversized Denim Jacket
Ancient Greek Sandals
Saionara Flip Flop
Flip-Flops and Baggy Blazers
COS
Single-Breasted Linen Blazer
Staud
Freja Leather Flip-Flops
Zara
Straight Cut Shoulder Pad Blazer
Mango
Leather Platform Wedge Flip Flop
