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Chic Summer Sandals 2026

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Updated for Summer 2026 Nothing says summer quite like the perfect pair of sandals. With endless styles to choose from, finding your favorites can feel overwhelming!  It's time to have fun with color and textures this season so I've rounded up some of my top picks.
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Flat Summer Sandals

Whether you're traveling abroad or staying close to home this summer, these sandals will keep you on trend, comfortable and cool. 

 
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It's all about paracord this season and these red ones from Veronica Beard are so cute!
Veronica Beard Carmina Cord Sandals
 
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The perfect minimalist style from influencer favorite Staud. You will be wearing these shoes on repeat.
Staud LAUREL SANDAL
 
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Barely there sandal will go with just about anything. From skirts to shorts, to flowy skirts, the shoe looks amazing with all.
Lara Dune Leather Sandal - Loeffler Randall
 
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These jelly flip flops are on trend and come in the most fun colors
Madewell x Melissa Jelly Thong Sandal
 
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Jelly flip flops are the shoe of the summer. Wear with jeans or a skirt or with your swimsuit by the pool.
Black Suede StudioJelly Flip Flop
 
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Chic jelly sandal with a pop of green is the ultimate fun shoe
Ancient Greek Sandals Shoes
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Darling embellished sandals from J Crew comes in both white and black. How cute are the rainbow beads
Audrey Embellished Cage-toe Sandals For Women - J.Crew
 
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The perfect tan suede to go with any outfit.
Dolce Vita Jayden Sandals Teak Suede
 
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With flip flops being all the rage this summer, Tkees has the best selection of colors and styles.
Tkees Flip Flops
 
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If you're looking for the Birkenstock look, there is nothing chicer than this pair from Isabel Marant.
Isabel Marant Lennyo Sandals
 
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You really could wander the world in this beautiful yellow sandal.
Seychelles Wander The World
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If you're looking for a closed toe option for the jelly flats, these from Vince are perfect.  The pink is so pretty.
Vince Barcelona Jelly Flats
 
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The perfect nude color for your jelly Birkenstock
Julio sandals whiskey vinyl - Dolce Vita
 
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Saint Laurent releases these shoes every season for a reason. They are comfortable, stylish and come in a variety of fun colors.
Saint Laurent Flat Tribute Slides

Summer Sandals Heels

When you want a little heel to spice up your outfit, here are some of my faves.

 
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This barely there sandal is the ultimate shoe for summer dressing.
Tony Bianco Caprice Heels
 
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These shoes are bout as cute as it gets. The ivory and tan are both fantastic colors.
Madewell The Tyra Ankle-Strap Kitten-Heel Sandal in Woven Leather
 
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WIth a small heel, these shoes can transition from day to night perfectly.
SIMKHAI Hannah Leather Sandals Gold
 
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A flip flop with a heel is the chicest way to elevate any outfit.
Steve Madden Black Leather Thong Strap Women's Kitten Heel
 
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Perfect heel for a night on the town.
Dolce Vita Manji Heels Light Gold Metallic Leather
 
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If gold isn't your color, these silver shoes from Staud are amazing.
Staud Louden Heel
 
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The toroise pattern on this shoe is so fun.
Brevel Vinyl Heels Tortoise Jelly - Dolce Vita