Comfortable, easy and practical? Yes. But elegant? Not always the first word that springs to mind when we're talking about flip-flops. If this is your stance, I get it. I felt the same—until I came across a specific flip-flop colour trend that I can't describe as anything other than chic.
A fresh, bright alternative to the black and red pairs that have been flooding new-in sections for months, this clean neutral is suddenly looking like the elevated option I didn’t know I needed.
Less harsh against a light summer outfit than black or chocolate-brown pairs, this light neutral remains just as easy to style. As a bit of a wardrobe chameleon, white flip-flops pair just as well with linen or cotton shorts as their black counterparts, but also look all the more elegant with some of the more formal items in your rotation, including tailored trousers and swishy dresses.
Now, naturally, the chicness of white flip-flops lies in your ability to keep them clean and scuff-free. As such, I recommend reserving these for fair-weather days, but if you do happen to blemish them (which is rather inevitable when it comes to wearing anything white), a quick wipe-down with a leather cleaner should help restore the shine. Go for a plastic or jelly pair, and the clean-up is even easier.
With fashion's embrace of the flip-flop trend, brands have been quick to embrace elegant white pairs this season. Naturally, H&M's heeled style has caught my eye, but if you're interested in a flat-footed style, then Ancient Greek Sandals, Mint Velvet and Anthropologie have chic options, too.
Read on to discover my edit of the best white flip-flops to shop now below.
SHOP WHITE FLIP-FLOPS:
Style with a billowy skirt or pair with straight-leg jeans.
The Row's Ginza flip-flops are a fashion person's favourites.
These also come in green and black.
The square-toe detailing gives this such a polished edge.
Shop these while they're on sale.
While I love these in the white, they also come in five other colours.
The fresh white shade gives these casual flip-flops such an elegant edge.
Be quick! These are on their way to selling out.
Honestly, these look more expensive than they are.
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