Espadrilles Are Back! Here’s How to Style the French Girl Favorite

By Stephanie Nguyen

Published on 3/26/2018 at 6:00 AM

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If there's one shoe style that resurfaces every Spring, it's the espadrille. And it's easy to see why — throw on a pair of the rope-soled shoes with any outfit, and you'll easily achieve that perfect, often elusive, balance between effortless and polished. It's no wonder the style is a staple in French fashion. This year, step up your espadrille game with statement pairs that feature on-trend elements and a comfortable fit in a wide range of wearable heights. Ahead are four key styles to rock that venture beyond the lace-up wedge, from "sneakerdrilles" to flatforms, and exactly what to wear them with.

Try an On-Trend Color

Try an On-Trend Color

A simple platform espadrille is a warm weather staple. This year, try contrasting a clean, classic espadrille wedge ($160) silhouette with a vibrant, on-trend hue, like this shade that's the perfect medium between millennial pink and lavender.

For a truly statement look, match the pretty pastel hue with a fun, rainbow-striped knit ($69), and opt for simple high-waisted jeans ($248) and a structured white bag ($375) to keep the look sophisticated and modern.

Go Easy in Statement Sneakers

Go Easy in Statement Sneakers

For a comfortable and casual take on the style, mix it up with espadrille sneakers ($150). A pair featuring star patterns and a metallic silver finish, two of the season's biggest trends, may not be subtle, but is still easy to wear thanks to the classic shape.

Keep the casual theme going and style them with easy, effortless separates in summery textures like a white linen minidress ($178), a denim jacket ($390), and a straw hat ($89).

Play Around With a Sporty Vibe

Play Around With a Sporty Vibe

Update your everyday shoes with these athletic-inspired espadrille sandals ($160), which are fun and bold, especially in the season's It color. The luxe suede straps combined with the flatform silhouette make them the ideal hybrid between polished and playful.

Keep the focus on the shoes with a just simple pairing on top. All you need is a white blouse ($595) and denim cut-offs ($98), finished off with gold hoop earrings ($100).

Look For Luxe Details

Look For Luxe Details

Give neutral espadrille wedges ($160) a cool and unexpected upgrade with studded detailing. The metallic silver and exaggerated size of the baubles will lend a luxurious edge to any outfit you pair the shoes with.

Go sleek in a denim jumpsuit ($345), matching metallic silver tote ($195), and retro sunglasses ($118).

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