Espadrilles: A Summer Wardrobe Essential

Espadrilles are the summer shoes that never go out of style; every woman out there loves how comfortable and effortlessly chic they are. Plus, they instantly give that relaxed holiday feel, like you’re on holiday in Saint-Tropez, right? And what I love most about them is that they can come in multiple styles: flat, wedge, platform, sandals…So there is an espadrille for every mood, occasion, and outfit. Celebrities love these summer shoes, especially royals, and we can’t count the number of times we spotted Queen Letizia of Spain and Kate Middleton stepping out in espadrilles which they seamlessly styled in fresh spring and summer looks.

Queen Letizia

Kate Middleton

Not only espadrilles are comfortable shoes that will allow you to wander around all day, they also go well with every outfit and they ooze that summer sophistication ease you’re surely after. You can wear them with laid-back shorts, slim, straight or cropped jeans, as well as with cute summer dresses. Keeps scrolling for some sartorial inspiration and to shop my top espadrilles picks for this summer.  

Espadrilles

Forget your basic summer flats and go for some stylish espadrilles. These lightweight flats with woven soles are your work-to-weekend must-have. Pair them with a feminine maxi dress, shorts, skinny or cropped jeans, or slim pants.  

Alessandra Ambrosio

Emmanuelle Alt

Thierry Espadrilles in Woven Nappa, Gianvito Rossi

Dior Granville espadrille, Dior

Wedge espadrilles

The timeless wedge espadrilles are comfortable and versatile; they will easily carry you over from day to evening. So it’s up to you to dress them up or down. Wear these classic shoes with a flowing midi dress to attend a semi-formal event, or with shorts, flared or straight jeans for casual occasions.

Meghan Markle

Carina canvas wedge espadrilles, Castañer

GG Marmont Espadrille Wedge Sandals in Matelassé Leather, Gucci

Espadrille sandals

These slip-on-and-go summer shoes are your ultra-casual yet chic option for every day. You can wear them for work if you pair them with chic cropped pants or a midi skirt, just like you can wear them during the weekend, by the beach, or on vacation.

Jennifer Aniston

Fringed espadrille sandals, Sergio Rossi

Melyz flatform leather espadrille sandals, Isabel Marant