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Sandals 101: A Spring/Summer Style Guide

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bucknell chapter.

The sun finally peeking through the clouds and the rising temperatures can only mean one thing: it’s sandal season! Luckily, the warm weather leaves you with endless outfit options that work with a cute, functional and flat pair of sandals. To ensure that your transition from winter boots to spring sandals is painless, Her Campus Bucknell is here to help with a handy sandals style guide. Check it out and then head outside to enjoy the sun!

1.  TBT to Teva’s

The water shoe of choice during your summer camp days has recently made a comeback in the fashion world. Trade in your worn-down Teva’s from years back for a stylish, revamped pair available in department stores everywhere. Giving you comfort and style all in one, Teva’s give any outfit the perfect retro look.

2.  Sliding Into Warm Weather

With the addition of the slide sandal in your wardrobe, you’ll never be late to class again! When you add a pair of slide sandals to your closet, there is no need to worry about the annoying or confusing straps that often accompany sandals. Due to the fact that slides do not have an ankle strap, these comfortable sandals are extremely flattering, as they make your legs look extra, extra long. Speeding up your morning routine and adding a simple but stylish element to any outfit is what the slide sandal trend is all about.  

3.  Birkenstocks = Comfort and Style Wrapped In One

Another sandal to recently make a comeback on the shelves of stores everywhere is the beloved Birkenstock. With various styles to choose from, a pair of Birkenstocks gives your outfit a casual yet put-together look. In addition to the arch support that Birkenstocks offer your feet, these sandals give your wardrobe a pop of color with color selections from bright red to bubblegum pink.

4.  Grecian Style Meets Funky and Fun

For the perfect bold accessory this summer, look no further than a pair of lace-up pom-pom sandals. Whether you pair these funky shoes with a solid colored dress or a monochromatic romper, these chic and fun sandals add another dimension to your style. Glamorous and colorful all at once, these sandals never fail to jazz up any outfit.  

5.  The Out of This World Effect

Fasten your seatbelts ladies, because with a pair of metallic sandals on your feet, your style will be out of this world! Adding the perfect amount of pizzazz to an all white or black outfit, metallic sandals are an easy way to make your outfit more interesting and eye-catching. Striking and funky all at once, you can’t go wrong with a pair of metallic sandals.