In London and Lisbon, Fashion People Are Stirring the Pot By Wearing These Anti-Fall Shoes
Indulge us for a moment: Picture an idyllic fall day. What comes to mind? Beyond envisioning the more "typical" imagery that's associated with this time of year, there's an often overlooked element that visually embodies our transition into a new season: footwear. Frankly, we can't think of any other items that have become as visually synonymous with the start of autumn as boots, loafers, and the occasional sneaker. Flip-flops, though? Hardly a fall staple, or so we thought. While many of us have already mentally relegated sandals to a relic of the near past, there's a rising set of style renegades who have chosen to find ways to continue to wear them (despite summer being long dead). Whether intentional or not, the style crowd's slow embrace of these summer shoes has stirred the pot online, leaving many wondering, "Um, so is this really a new trend?" And, if so, how do you wear flip-flops in the fall?
The answer to the former is entirely up to personal opinion, but the second is arguably easier to address than one might think. We've seen a deluge of styling inspiration crop up on the internet, pairing the open-toe silhouette with everything from trench coats and relaxed trousers to leather bomber jackets, suede skirts, and double-denim outfits. It's proof that flip-flops can be as fall-forward as any other footwear.
If you're still not convinced about wearing these sandals beyond the summer, keep reading. Ahead, we've laid out a blueprint for buying a little more time with this beloved footwear by rounding up 10 outfit ideas, styling tips, and shopping recommendations. If you thought that flip-flops were the visual antithesis of fall, prepare to have your mind entirely changed.
WEAR: Black box hat + black V-neck sweater + long tassel necklace + black trousers + black handbag + two-tone flip-flops
J.Crew
Cashmere High V-Neck Sweater
Uniqlo
Smart Wide Trousers
A.Emery
Kinto Leather Sandals
WEAR: Black sunglasses + oversize gray crewneck sweater + white lace dress + black baggy jeans + black handbag + two-tone flip flops
Ray-Ban
50mm Classic Wayfarer Polarized Sunglasses
ALIGNE
Dion Knitted Jumper
Ancient Greek Sandals
Saionara Jelly Flip Flop
WEAR: Black sunglasses + black maxi coat + black T-shirt + black straight-leg trousers + black handbag + black leather flip-flops
Jil Sander
Textured leather shoulder bag
Aritzia
The Ceremony Coat
H&M
Straight-Leg Creased Pants
TKEES
Lily Square Toe Flip Flop
WEAR: Black sunglasses + tan suede trench coat + black crewneck sweater + black cardigan + white trousers + white tote bag + black flip-flops
