A very popular sandal look this season is this one, as demonstrated by Valentino: a single strap from ankle to toe.However, this style might actually be a glamorous flip flop traveling incognito.
While I like this look very much on paper (or on the Web), it doesn’t work for me in “real life.” I think this sandal style would be more flattering with the addition of a slender bit across the width of the foot.
Consider the humble J Crew sandal below. It’s still delicate, but will stay on the foot more securely and will provide a more “finished” look.
I agree with you - though neither is a sandal (obviously) for a woman with a wide foot or bony joints. I also find this style completely lacking in support, so rather challenging for running around the city all day. It's great to look at but I think it's market is small (much like everything that's great to look at). Oh, and those toe thongs hurt my toe web!
ReplyDeleteK. line--I have a wide foot--I'm sure it's from all those years growing up on a beach!--and do appreciate some support so I don't fall overboard, so to speak.
ReplyDeleteMiss C: I'm confident that, if you owned them, they'd be perfect on you!
ReplyDeleteThere goes my enabling buddy again ;} For the record, I resisted the siren song of the Sigerson Morrisons--for now.
ReplyDeleteAgreed: I can see myself making a mess of that skimpy shoe, tripping over it, or damaging it. I need to be strapped in. However, it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI agree too, the first kind are completely unflattering on me!
ReplyDeleteAll my years of dance helped to contribute to my already lack of "foot" confidence. I always admire people that can wear their feet in these spaghetti strapped exposed and x-rated sandals.
ReplyDeleteThey are sexy.
oh, my! I have lost a long message due to a click I don't know where... Anyway, since it all disappeared, might as well accept it and start all over. So - I have a pair just like the first one you posted and I confess I'm very interested by the j.crew. They seem very comfy and more attractive (design speaking) than the simple ones above. I wonder how they really look once you put them on.
ReplyDeleteI've ordered the J Crew ones. They aren't due to arrive till the middle/end of May(!). I'll tell you how they fit/look when I finally get them.
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