What sandals go best with this season’s palazzo pants? Can I wear dad sandals and wide-leg trousers? Read on for our fail-safe guide to styling summer footwear …
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ankle-grazing jeans and thong sandals
A pair of straight-leg jeans that cut just above the ankle are the perfect base for any sandal type – there’s no interference from hems or wide legs, so your sandals can do the talking. High waisted jeans, €29.95, at Zara. Find similar sandals with gold hardware here.
palazzo pants and slides
While we love wide-legged trousers it often can be difficult to know what shoes to pair with them. In the summer, the answer is a pair of leather slide sandals. If you’re looking for a high-end investment, YSL and Celine are go-tos for this style of shoe, however on the high street Zara has its own take on the trend.
turn ups and minimalist sandals
Play with proportion by balancing a wide turn-up on your jeans with minimal leather sandals, as seen on Irish fashion influencer Marianne Smyth. Finish with a feminine top for a casual-cool look.
straight-leg jeans and dad sandals
Dad sandals have been trending for a few years now (who doesn’t have a pair of Chanel’s quilted double-strap sandals on their dream shopping list?) and, while they look great with denim skirts and midi-dresses, it can be hard to know which trouser shapes suit them best. We love how Jessica Skye wears hers with a pair of straight-leg white jeans and a casual knit for a summery but transeasonal look – it chimes perfectly with the unpredictable weather.
pleat-front trousers and chunky sandals
The most divisive footwear trend of the season, the chunky sandal styles which abound this summer are a nod to Y2K nostalgia. (Hands up if you remember wearing yours the first time around with a slip midi-skirt and tank top.) How to style chunky sandals in a way that’s elegant? A pair of crisp pleat-front trousers in cream or black keeps things streamlined and chic. Jour pleated trousers, €225; eu.thefrankieshop.com.