6 Summer Trouser And Sandal Combinations That Can Handle The Heat
Enter the unsung heroes of warm-weather dressing: summer trousers and sandals. While summer dresses and shorts often steal the spotlight during summer, a well-chosen pair of lightweight trousers can offer equal parts style and ventilation, not to mention a touch of sophistication that shorts sometimes lack. And when paired with the right sandals, the result is a polished, put-together look that doesn't compromise on airflow.
But pulling off trousers and sandals in the summer requires a bit of finesse. It's all about balance: fabrics that breathe, cuts that flatter, and footwear that complements. Think airy linens, relaxed satins, and sandals that range from minimal leather to trendy jelly sandals. The goal? To create combinations that not only survive the heat but thrive in it, even at the office.
Here are six foolproof trouser and sandal pairings to get you started.
Minimal sandals featuring some hardwear are aplenty this season, and a great way to introduce a point of interest in a pared-back ensemble.
One for the Y2K style lovers out there, Peachy Den's Mimi cargo, parachute trousers should be finished off with some glittery flip flops and a baby tee.
Play with textures by wearing Miu Miu's patent clogs with Gimaguas' linen trousers.
Channel Sabrina Carpenter in this kitsch pairing of embroidered capris and peep-toe jelly shoes.
La Veste's off-kilter trousers call for some vibe-matching shoes, and Alaïa's mesh flats fit the bill.
Mix and match more formal, linen suit trousers by With Nothing Underneath with some laid back rope sandals.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
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