European Cool Girls Are All Wearing This Stunning Sandal Trend
Is your shoe closet looking a bit bland for summer? An easy way to jazz it up is with—you guessed it—a pair or two of embellished sandals. Yes, everyone's footwear collection certainly needs to have the core items, including minimalistic sneakers, the ever-popular French girl–approved espadrilles, and comfortable warm-weather shoes that can withstand miles upon miles of walking sans foot pain. But there's nothing quite as eye-catching (especially when the light hits them) and statement making as bedazzled, beaded, and sparkly sandals.
I've been in Europe for a little over two weeks, and while I've spotted plenty of summer trends and outfit inspiration, there's no trend I've seen more on the streets of London, Madrid, and Rome than chic European women making a statement with their over-the-top sandals of choice—whether it be with hammered gold details or '90s-inspired jelly silhouettes.
Ahead, I've rounded up an array of embellished, summer-friendly styles that are sure to step up your outfit game the instant you put them on. Whether you're looking for a pair that's a slightly subtler take on the trend or one that features fully decorated platform heels, I've found it all in terms of embellished sandals you'll wear nonstop this season.
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