How to Wear: Espadrilles
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The Original
I kind of love the idea of wearing a piece in its original iteration. These are sold by the dozen in Barcelona, just like this. If you can't make it there this summer, there's J.Jill. Boyfriend jeans, boyfriend style button up. Done.
$49 at J.Jill.
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The Tropicana
If you choose a pattern, be sure to keep the rest of your look relatively simple. This tropical print is bright, and gorgeous. Feel free to wear solid neutrals and use statement jewelry to pull out colors from the sandals.
$50 at JCPenney.
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Pretty in Pink
For when your mood veers toward the girly, there's this pair of Ralph Lauren pretties. This shade of pink will look gorge with every skin hue from tan to fair, so feel free to wear these with bare stems.
$69 at Lord and Taylor.
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The Aspirational
I had to include an example of how low style can reach great heights. This pair of gold metallic lace espadrilles from Valentino is, well, too much. But a girl can dream, and then buy a more reasonable pair she wears day and night.
$695 at Net-a-Porter.
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In the Round
For variety, I added this neutral, go-almost-everywhere pair. The color will lengthen legs and the round toe is sweet enough to pair with your shortest shorts. The wedge heel helps with walkability.
$69.95 at AE.
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Wraparound
When was the last time you shopped Old Navy? Every so often they've got a true diamond in the rough, case in point, this amazing pair of flat wrap sandals. Made for skirts and dresses, it's an instant way to add style to your basics.
$19.94 at Old Navy.
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Crocheted
There's something about the craftiness of crochet that goes perfectly with the telltale hemp/jute-bottomed sole. In this case, I encourage you to go a little bit country with a sweet white dress and side braid.
$19 at Old Navy.
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Stacked
Simply sexy, these are begging to be worn with a mini fit and flare dress and a bold red lip.
$47.52 at ASOS.
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The Mini Middle
If you're not sure whether to go high or low, here's a pair that provides a middle road option in every sense of the phrase. Neither cheap nor out-there expensive, neither high heeled nor flat, for all of your indecisive summer days, these can be there for you.
$110 at J.Crew.
