Go Ahead and Wear a Plain Outfit—This Shoe Trend Will Make It Special

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Go ahead and wear a plain outfit—now there's a statement we don't often make. Lately, it seems all we've been talking about in the Who What Wear office are spring's pastel colors and eclectic prints. But hear us out when we stand behind wearing simple outfits. It all has to do with this one shoe trend.

Printed sandals were basically made for days when you just can't muster the energy to construct a carefully curated outfit. So take the pressure off yourself and reach for shoes that command all the attention. There's something refreshing about the thought that trying less in your outfit can actually do more. Jeans and a tee? Why not. A simple shirt dress? Go ahead. When paired with pretty printed sandals, like gingham slides or floral jacquard platforms, the simpler the outfit combination, the better. Scroll down to meet your spring wardrobe's new hero shoe.

Speaking of shoes, these pairs are perfect transitional shoes for that awkward in-between season.

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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.