To be on-trend this spring and summer, you’ll want to know how to style flip-flops to fit your personal style. Ever since Hailey Bieber wore the same pair of heeled thong sandals for most of the season last year, the polarizing footwear trend has seen a meteoric rise to fame. Seemingly overnight, flip-flops went from public enemy number one to the most coveted shoe style on the market. And everyone—from The Row and Tory Burch to Havaianas—has been cashing in on this newfound success.
During their first fashion reign in the early 2000s, flip-flop sandals channeled the intentionally tacky aesthetic the era is known for. Styles came in a myriad of colors—often with massive flatform soles, wedge heels, or over-the-top appliqués. Today the look has been streamlined.
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It girls like Jennifer Lawrence, Zoë Kravitz, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and other celebs have been embracing the shoe’s simplicity. Strappy stiletto iterations are a popular choice, while the more laid-back girlies are loving nondescript flats in black. And how the fashion pros are styling flip-flops runs the gamut: The shoe can read preppy, casual, professional, or cool depending on what other fashion trends you embrace.
So go ahead and schedule your next pedicure. Here’s how to style flip-flops like the cool girls this spring and summer.
With a Leather Jacket and Capris
The second the weather hits 60 degrees, you can bet I’ll be living in this flip-flop outfit. Capri pants and thongs are a classic pairing, while the addition of a leather jacket introduces a more eclectic element to the ensemble. Classic black always works, of course, though a black and brown combo will especially hit 2026’s spring and summer fashion trends.
With Posh Suiting
Suits are typically thought of as a fall or winter outfit. But mix in a silk scarf and a pair of slip-on sandals in a bright color and the wardrobe staple immediately feels both breezy and stylish. Once the weather gets warmer, you could even swap the wide-leg pants for a pair of tailored Bermuda shorts.
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Dark-Wash Jeans and a Button-Down
Jeans and a button-down is probably one of the most utilized outfit ideas in the history of mankind and straight from the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy style playbook. And to make it feel even more fashion forward, add a minimalist pair of kitten-heel flip-flops with a belt.
With Gingham and a Trendy Hat
If you haven’t been on Instagram lately, allow me to bring you up to speed: Sailor hats are about to have a major moment this season. Naturally, the nautical style looks great when paired with a gingham dress and leather sandals.
An All-Black Moment
If you walk through New York City’s West Village during the month of June, you’ll see dozens of iterations of this exact monochromatic outfit. All the cool girls are wearing trousers with matching black flip-flops with a square toe and a tank top. Simple, easy, always chic.
An Eyelet Dress and Jeans
Scandi-girl style blew up in 2025 and will continue to be a defining cool-girl aesthetic this spring. So wear all your best summer dresses with pants to your heart’s content. Just be sure to add a pair of thongs to round it out.
With a Midiskirt
The combination of leather flip-flops and a leather skirt acts as a double punch of monochrome style. Finish with a simple black halter for a playful flourish on top of an already chic look.
With Cuffed Jeans
It’s no surprise that fashion’s two star styles work incredibly well together. Just add a fun belt and a little tank before you head out the door to make the pairing feel intentional.
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Breezy and Beachy
Dress up the beachy aesthetic of shorts and a linen button-down with a pair of heeled flip-flops (versus your usual flat style). It’ll make your laid-back ’fit feel surprisingly elevated.
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Dress Down a Gown
Say it with me: more flip-flops for formal events! When worn with a floor-length gown or a maxiskirt, they can make even the most fancy of dresses feel utterly effortless.
Shades of Khaki
There are endless ways to wear khaki pants—another big spring trend. Wearing them with flip-flops is just another on the long list of options.
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Leather and a Boho Blouse
