While cowboy boots are all the rage this year [1], there's also one new trend that's kind of an unsung hero, if you will: flip-flops. I first noticed the trend during Stockholm Fashion Week, where I saw tons of street style stars pairing their gorgeous silk dresses and printed skirts with a simple pair of flip-flops.
At first, I was confused by it, but after staring at it for a while, I changed my mind and thought it was actually pretty refreshing. Why not keep it simple and comfortable when it's hot outside? Once NYFW started [2], we saw the trend make its way onto the runways too with designers like Amy Smilovic at Tibi sending models down the catwalk in polished suits [3] paired with black flip-flops. Read on to see how everyone is making their flip-flops look like a million bucks.
Styling a yellow pair of Havaianas with a button-down top and matching skirt.
Styling a colorful dress with a simple black pair.
Styling a yellow pair with a zigzag skirt.
Styling a black pair with a beige jumpsuit.
Styling a black pair with a printed dress.
Styling a skirt suit with a yellow pair.
Styling a white dress and denim jacket with a beige pair of Havaianas.
Styling a plain pair with a blazer dress.
Styling Havaianas flip-flops with neon pink dresses.
Styling a black pair of Havaianas with an oversize shirt and blue pants.
Styling a ruffled dress with a black pair of Havaianas.
Styling an orange dress with a green pair.
Styling a Prada bag with a black pair of Havaianas.
Styling a checkered dress with a blue pair.
Styling a sweater and plaid pants with a white pair of Havaianas.
A model at the Tibi show pairing a black style with a plaid suit.
A model at the Tibi show pairing with a plaid suit.
A model at the Tibi show pairing a checkered set with a black pair.
A model at the Tibi show pairing a pink blazer with yellow pants and black flip-flops.
A model at the Tibi show pairing a pastel look with black flip-flops.