Flip-flops? Groundbreaking. Actually, this time, they kind of are. The shoe style that used to be reserved for post-pedicure walks and beach holidays has officially made its way into the fashion crowd’s spring uniform. Humble thong sandals have been rebranded with sleek leather straps, platform soles, and a heavy dose of cool-girl energy. Since last summer, the It girls of London and NYC have been wearing flip-flops with more than just stylish bikinis and swimsuit cover-ups. The street style set has chosen to embrace spring flip-flop outfits as the look du jour, pairing thong sandals with trucker jackets, darted pants, and chic halter tops.
While you’d think fashion people wouldn’t dare to bare their toes on questionably unclean city streets, they just might surprise you with how often they’re wearing flip-flop outfits in the spring. Honestly, they’ve figured out how to take flip-flops beyond the beach and into seriously chic territory. Below, I’ve rounded up eight elevated spring outfits featuring flip-flops that prove these breezy shoes aren’t just a spring fling.
Flip-Flops and Tweed Jackets
Nili Lotan Patti Cotton-Blend Tweed Jacket
Madewell Greene Flip Flops
Mango Tweed Jacket With Jewel Buttons
TKEES The Boyfriend Sandal
Flip-Flops and Halter Tops
Wilfred Whisper Linen Halter Top
The Row Ginza Leather and Suede Platform Flip Flops
Zara Halter Top
Old Navy Faux-Leather Flip Flop
Flip-Flops and Darted Pants
Zara Barrel Pants
Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara Jelly PVC Flip Flops
Mango Wideleg Pleated Trousers
Gap Jelly Flip Flops
Flip-Flops and Scarf Tops
Helsa Silk Tunic With Detachable Scarf
Zara Strappy Sandals
Zara Short Knit Scarf Coat
Reformation Jessie Thong Sandal
Flip-Flops and Lace-Trimmed Slips
Enza Costa Hammered Satin Slip Dress
A.Emery Kinto Leather Flip-Flops
A.L.C. Lennon Satin-Lace Midi-Slipdress
Universal Thread Sherry Thong Flip Flops
Flip-Flops and Colored Linen Pants
H&M Linen-Blend Drawstring Pants
Everlane The Leather Flip Flop
COS Drawstring Straight-Leg Pants
Havaianas Slim Logo Metallic Flip Flops
Flip-Flops and Trucker Jackets
The Row Ness Oversized Denim Jacket
Havaianas Slim Flip Flops
Reformation Brooks Oversized Denim Jacket
Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara Flip Flop
Flip-Flops and Baggy Blazers
COS Single-Breasted Linen Blazer
Staud Freja Leather Flip-Flops
Zara Straight Cut Shoulder Pad Blazer
Mango Leather Platform Wedge Flip Flop