The Crazy-Cheap Shoes That Saved My Summer Wardrobe

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Ah, my favorite topic to discuss: shoes. Not just any shoes, but wildly affordable shoes. While I definitely think investment purchases are a smart move, I'm in full support of shopping for affordable summer shoes. Here's the thing, between vacationing and travel and beach days and adventures, you're bound to wear your favorite shoes into the ground by the summer's end. So why shell out more than you have to on a pair that's stylish and guaranteed to go with everything you own? At least that's my philosophy.

By now we're more than halfway through the summer so I can safely say that three affordable shoes, in particular, have been the backbone of almost every single one of my recent outfits. First is a pair of ankle-tie, toe-hugging sandals that I get loads of compliments on every time I wear them. They're like nothing else I own and honestly just make me really happy. Then there's a pair of translucent block-heel mules that have quickly become the backbone of many of my summer outfits because, well, they just go with everything. Lastly, black strappy slides with a square toe are my unsung hero shoes.

See my affordable summer shoes in action, and then shop similar pairs below.

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I snapped up these white ankle-tie sandals as soon as I saw them online. They incorporate some of the summer's biggest shoe trends and quite honestly just make me really happy.

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Pro tip: White sandals make a great base for all your colorful outfits.

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I firmly believe that everyone needs low block-heel mules in their life. Seriously, these shoes have become the backbone of all my casual summer outfits.

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Plus, they look extra great with jeans.

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Strappy sandals and square toe shoes are two of the summer's biggest shoe trends, and I'm a fan of this affordable pair that nails both.

Speaking of affordable summer style, you have to see this $35 dress that makes me feel so French.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.