Despite their prevalence, I’ve always found black sandals a little jarring when worn with light summer dresses. Against the fresh whites, pale peaches and soft hues that dominate our summer wardrobes, they can feel a little stark, and I’ve never quite understood why they’ve become the go-to pairing for the season. Instead, I’ve always found their softer brown counterparts to be a far more natural match. Case in point: Victoria Beckham, who this week stepped out on holiday styling a boho-inspired maxi dress with the chicest sandal colour trend.
Choosing a long-line style that cascaded down to her ankles, Victoria’s dress was rendered in a pretty pale beige, peppered with floral embellishments that added a feminine, bohemian feel. With its slightly sheer finish, there was a natural lightness to the dress that, had she paired it with black sandals, could have felt a little mismatched. Instead, her warm brown sandals complemented the softer tones beautifully, grounding the look without making it feel too matchy-matchy.
Before summer draws to a close, I’ll be giving my summer dresses one more whirl with this chic sandal colour trend. If you’re thinking the same, read on to shop my edit of the best brown sandals below.
Shop Brown Sandals:
Style with a sheer maxi to get Victoria’s look.
The suede composition lends these such an elevated edge.
Less harsh than black, the brown finish works so well with lighter summer shades.
Be quick! I can’t see these staying in stock for long.
Style these with jeans once autumn rolls around.
Whilst I love these in the brown, they also come in red.
These also come in nine other shades.
