S.and there is a model of sandals truly timeless, it is precisely what mimics the footwear of the ancients. The so-called gladiator, popular among the fighters of Ancient Greece, have held the bench, almost unchanged, for several centuries. And if there are many variants to choose from in theSummer 2022 – ranging from sandals with low laces to heels – they all pose the same questions when wearing them. How to create outfit with sandals to slave that are practical and elegant at the same time?
Slave sandals, the most chic for Summer 2022
First of all, focus on the model that best suits the occasion. The trends of the moment offer slave sandals of all kinds: the most popular – and truly timeless – remain the flat and low-cut ones, in leatherblack or brown (the affordable brand that holds up to the flow of fashions: Ancient Greek Sandals).
On the rise in the popularity rating of trendsetters, white, gold and jewel shoes, which shine on the water’s edge (Valentino Garavani, Roger Vivier); as elegant as heels, they are equipped with thin stilettos if necessary (Staud), to be worn even during a special party, or a comfortable platform wedge (Amina Muaddi), as comfortable as a pair of sneakers.
No to the “sausage” effect
Whatever the silhouette, many women are held back in buying by the “bagged” effect: the laces tighten and consequently point out not exactly slender calves and swollen ankles. The trick to wearing them anyway, while concealing imperfections? Hide the node under the hem of jeans and long pants. How to tie the sandals to the slave in this case? Just point on a bow at the heel, turning the ribbons on themselves at the height of the ankles or up to mid-calf.
Under the jeans, the small flaws are not noticeable. And the style is preserved (Photo: Edward Berthelot / Getty Images).
Tie them on long pants, the makeup of the experts
The same harmonic effect can be achieved thanks to another styling trick, very popular among stars and fashion experts: tie the shoes, instead of directly on the calf, on the trousers, tying the slave sandals at the ankles. An outfit to be experimented in 2022 on soft summer trousers, but also on wide jeans, which is particularly suitable for high-heeled slave sandals.
Lace up gladiator sandals on summer trousers, a trendsetter’s choice (Photo: Imaxtree).
Not just boho look
You say gladiator sandals and you think of Coachella parties, fringes, suede and floral dresses. The link with boho-chic aesthetics in Summer 2022 breaks down on the ground of new trends: today slave sandals are mostly footwear minimal, equipped with few frills and thin and regular lists. Basic like a black t-shirt; for those who want to experience a outfit with a tex-mex flavor.
A Tex Mex outfit with slave sandals, less seen than boho-chic (Photo: Getty Images).
How not to drop them (and strain your leg)
Of all the shoes, they are the hardest to keep on. Literally: how not to drop the sandals to the slave after a net minute of walking along the seafront? For those who do not like rigid models, where the lace-up effect is recreated as a cage with cuts studied in the leather, the secret is aim for a high lacing, from mid-calf to knee. A stratagem that not only allows you to hold the knot longer, but also stretches the leg: just focus on a dress or a midi skirtwhich touches the shoes.
THEBella Hadid’s makeup: knee-length skirt and high, very sensual slave sandals (Photo: Getty Images).
With which dress to match the sandals to the slave?
Midi dress and low slave sandals: the combo of Summer 2022 (Photo: Getty Images).
And even if your legs swell after a long walk, no one will notice.
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