15 best women’s sandals to wear for perfect summer style

Nine West Galvin

Bright and cheery with a nearly three inch heel that lengthens the legs, these orange sandals would look gorgeous with a breezy floral dress, or perhaps a matching set of co-ords for a head-to-toe monochromatic look.

Stradivarius Quilted Mules in Black

Casual, modern, and in the always-popular black, these quilted mules are a faux leather dream. Check out that trend squared-off toe!

Circus by Sam Edelman Women's Irina Architectural Block-Heel Dress Sandals

An architectural heel like the one seen on these sandals elevates a shoe from basic to fashion expert without sacrificing comfort or wearability, especially when crafted in a delicate rose shade. Grab the even bolder blue or pastel multi snakeskin for an even edgier look.

Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandals

Save the Birkenstock hippie jokes: these pink sandals are the moment. There’s comfort, there’s support, there’s color–what else could you possibly want, especially for $45?

Taylor Baby Cheetah Suede Ankle Strap Heels

A strappy, substantial heel like this never goes out of style. The cheetah print is also classic, but there are more than 20 other colors available in this wardrobe staple so buy a pair in all your favorites prints and tones to ensure no summer outfit is left unfinished.

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Jeffrey Campbell Concert Mule

Jeffrey Campbell may be best known for sparking the Lita rage in the early 2010s, but the line’s influence continues to dominate the shape and style of platforms even now, a decade later. Try these 1970s-influenced mules with a pair of flared or wide blue jeans for a thoroughly modern take on the retro chic trend.

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Tod’s Double T embellished suede slides

For a more muted, classic feel, these mushroom Tod’s flat slides will pair effortlessly with shorts, skirts, linen pants, and anything else lightweight and summer-ready you might wear in the heat.

Clarks Women's Breeze Sea

For a more sporty look with the well-known comfort of the Clark’s brand, try this pair of thong sandals with patented Cloudsteppers technology to keep you treading lightly all day long.

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Women's slide sandal with Gucci logo

If jelly sandals evoke a sense of nostalgia but you still want people to know you’re fully grown, you can’t get anything better than these stunning blue rubber Gucci sandals that tout the brand’s name in translucent beauty right across the top of your feet.

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Women’s Midform Universal

Tevas are famous for being all-day wearable, and even the company itself suggests them for outdoor activities, festivals, cruising around town, you name it! The classic midform boasts a platform just over one inch high, so you’ll get a teensy boost in height and have plenty of cushioning to provide extra comfort while you’re wearing these. Click through to see the wide color selection, too.

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Gianni Bini Ronilynn Bling Jewel Embellished Sandals

If you’re looking for something made to shine at night, look no further than these thoroughly blinged-out heels. Completely coated in rhinestones that come in a variety of colors, these open-toed dream shoes come with a nearly four inch heel and up to a size 12, and the padded memory foam sock ensures they’ll stay as comfortable as possible while making you look like a sparkly princess.

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State Yellow Chunky Sole Thong Strap Sandals

These sandals are for bold wearers only, but how much fun would these be paired with a great bikini at the beach!? The chunky bottoms act as shock absorbers with every step you take, so expect less stress on your soles and ankles.

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Dr. Martens Voss Quad Platform Sandal

You may already have a pair or three of Docs tucked away in boot form, but did you know they also make incredible leather sandals? This strappy pair is perfectly chunky, has strong grunge/punk throwback vibes, and looks perfect with a breezy sun dress by adding just a bit of tough edge. Speaking of, check out our favorite summer frocks here.

Skechers Beverlee - Vacation Mode

A great cork platform is always on the style menu for summer, so why not inject a bit of color into yours this year? Bonus: these are marked down 29% so you can save while you step out in your new slides.

Missoni Two-tone suede and polka-dot satin wedge slingback sandals

These are far and away the most fun pair on this list thanks to the unexpected combination of polka dots with pink and yellow-orange straps. They’re expensive, sure, but you’re still saving half of retail and you’ll be able to pull them out for years to come and complete any outfit with a single accessory.

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