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Although we’re set for a rainy week here in the UK, the good news is that the high-20°C temperatures we saw last week are set to return in mid-June. And with my personal goal of getting the absolute most out of summer this year, I’ve started to look at the flip-flop trends I’ll be adding to my capsule wardrobe. It’s rather hard to believe that flip-flops were considered tacky just a few years ago. But if you talk to any editor, influencer or fashion person in 2026, it’s clear that the days of flip-flops being relied upon solely as “beach shoes” are gone, and in their place lies a myriad of sleeker options that chic dressers rely on every summer.

Now, as a well-known minimalist, it should come as no surprise that I have a very pared-back aesthetic when it comes to my clothing; however, when it comes to footwear, I’m much more experimental, allowing my flip-flops, sandals and summer shoes to serve as the focal point of my otherwise basic outfits. And for 2026, specifically, there are a number of flip-flop trends that will elevate my outfits, but also feel classic enough to stand the test of time in my summer capsule. From the barely-there styles that those of us with a pared-back sense of style will love, to playful jelly iterations for the bolder dressers out there.

Keep scrolling to see and shop the seven flip-flop trends that every it girl will be wearing in 2026.

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Style Notes: Reminiscent of the playful sandal styles that dominated the late ‘90s as well as my childhood in the early 00’s, jelly flip-flops are back yet again for summer 2026. But now, they’re available in much more wearable, non-glittery iterations that lend themselves to easy, minimalist styling. My pair of choice? Ancient Greek Sandals‘ Saionaras, which arguably kicked off the resurgence of the jelly shoe trend in the first place.