These $40 Gap Sandals Are Just as Cool as the $600 Designer Pair That's Been on My Mind Since Last Spring

Many colors are on sale for just $19.

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It is abundantly clear (no pun intended) that jelly sandals grabbed the fashion set's attention last spring and summer, especially the Chloé ankle-strap jelly sandal and The Row's jelly styles. The return of jelly shoes really struck a nostalgic chord among fashion people and this year is no different. I initially held off buying a pair, thinking this would just be a passing fad, but I still find myself coveting a pair of my own.

Thankfully, I came across a much more affordable option to Chloé's sleek sandals that satisfies my craving. The $40 Gap alternative is even on sale for just $19 in most color options. At a price this low, I may even cave on a couple colors since it's hard to settle on just one. I'm currently leaning towards the brown, clear, and black pairs the most, and I plan to wear them with everything from jeans to dresses.

Keep scrolling to scoop up a pair of your own and to shop other cool jelly sandals worth considering this season.

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Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.