Summer may be the season of outdoor parties [1], but when your outfit calls for something chicer than the average sandal or sneaker? That's when it's time to break out those wedges, block heels, and even metallic slip-ons, which will pair perfectly with a fancy outfit — and won't sink into the grass or sand like a stiletto.
Scroll through to see and shop barbecue- and outdoor-ready footwear that you can rock with your dressed-up Summer look [2]. Then, check out the seasonal shoes every woman should own [3].
Marc Fisher Adalyn Espadrille Wedge Sandal [4] ($160)
Joie Positano Sandal Metallic [5] ($155)
Aquazzura Wild Thing Fringed Suede Sandals [6] ($785)
Sam Edelman Emmie Perforated Open Toe Sandals [7] ($150)
Shellys London Emma Platform Oxford [8] ($120)
Sigerson Morrison Wynne Wedge Pumps [9] ($275)
H&M Leather Slip-On Sandals [10] ($50)
AGL City Block Heel Sandal [11] ($355)
Stella McCartney Elyse Platform Shoes [12] ($995)
Jeffrey Campbell Rodillo Wedge Sandal [13] ($135)
Patti Low Heel Mule [14] ($59)
Forever 21 Faux Leather Platform Oxfords [15] ($35)
Sole Society Odette Scalloped Flat Sandal [16] ($65)
Miu Miu Glitter Cap-Toe Skate Sneaker, Argento [17] ($535)
Dolce Vita Havana Wood Wedge Sandals [18] ($180)
Forever 21 Faux Leather Block Heels [19] ($30)
Rebecca Minkoff Christy Lace Up Block Heel Sandals [20] ($195)
Vans Metallic Leather Classic Slip-On [21] ($60)
Cornetti Innamorati Gladiator Sandals [22] ($275)
Senso May Heel [23] ($173)
Barneys New York Women's Fania Wedge Sandals-Black [24] ($250)
Rebecca Minkoff Lindy Lace-Up Sandal (Women) [25] ($150)
ASOS Metaphor Embellished Flat Shoes [26] ($65)
Klub Nico Tarina Gladiator Sandal [27] ($200)
Vince Paeyre Slip On Sneakers [28] ($275)
Miss KG Peony Laced Espadrille Sandals [29] ($66)
Topshop Holly Lace-Up Sandal [30] ($35)