In recent years, the humble flip-flop<\/a> has made an unexpected return. The practical sandal, once reserved for sandy strolls and off-duty errands, has been given a high-fashion stamp of approval and reimagined as a minimalist essential. Much of this revival can be credited to The Row<\/a>, helmed by minimalist stalwarts Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen. Their now-iconic Ginza sandal\u2014 defined by its chunky, sculptural sole\u2014has become a go-to among the style set.<\/p>\n Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara flip flops<\/p>\n Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Dries Van Noten washed silk mousseline dress<\/p>\n Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Meanwhile, classic rubber styles from Havaianas<\/a> have become summer staples miles from the sun-soaked beaches of Brazil. \u201cIt is a shoe for people who want to feel the wind between their toes and to live life unconfined by oppressive straps and buckles and laces. The kind of person who might say, \u201cWhat, I\u2019ve never heard of Slack?\u201d while passing you an ice-cold Caipirinha,\u201d wrote Vogue<\/em>\u2019s Daniel Rogers back in 2024.<\/p>\n Long associated with ultra-casual dressing, flip-flops have been reimagined as an anchor to more elevated looks, too. Designers have leaned into their versatility, pairing them on the runway with everything from fluid evening gowns to tailored suiting. Whether reworked with stacked platforms<\/a> or refined with subtle kitten heels, fashion\u2019s latest take on the dress<\/a> and flip-flops combo feels considered and surprisingly polished.<\/p>\n Worn with a long dress at summer weddings, on holiday escapes or merely on the morning commute, the flip-flop truly comes into its own. Here are five runway-inspired ways to master the dress and flip-flops look.<\/p>\nVogue<\/em>\u2019s Favorite Dress and Flip-Flop Pairings:<\/h2>\n
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