Wedge sandals are key to a free BBL without killing your ankles. These orthopedic godsends have been around since the 1930s, and they’re not going away.
They’re a great footwear option to transition out of summer, plus they’re an excellent choice for running errands as life picks up pace in the fall. Depending on your location, there’s no reason you can’t bring these into the winter as well.
Keep reading for our tips on how to wear wedges with any outfit.
1. Embrace Practicality
They’re not the edgiest shoe choice. We admit that.
However, the foremost reason to embrace wedge sandals is their functionality! For once, women get shoes that won’t kill their feet in the long term.
We love going all the way on practicality. For this, rompers are king, since they’re often so comfortable and fuss-free. You can pair your rompers and wedges with a cross-body bag for the ultimate on-the-go look.
2. Embrace Your Assets
Why do we wear platforms and heels? To highlight our assets, of course.
Wedge sandals lift your butt and elongate your legs, and their nondescript form factor ensures people focus on your highlighted assets.
To ensure you get that perfect round butt tapering into shapely legs, you can get upright studded wedges to pair with your favorite flattering jeans.
Jeans and wedge sandals pair well for a casual look, and both items are functional to boot.
3. Proportionality for Styling Wedge Sandals
If you want to make any outfit work, it’s all about proportion and silhouette. When you’re pairing wedge sandals with jeans or wedge sandals with dresses, you’ll want to keep this in mind.
If you go with tighter jeans, opt for a flowing, loose blouse. If you have loose jeans, opt for a tighter top.
Wedge sandals are pretty chunky, to begin with, so we think the best way to style them is to pair them with at least one flowy piece of clothing, whether that be a top or bottom. They’re a bit clunky if your outfit is overly tight or form-fitting all the way through.
4. Select the Heel Shape
Wedges come in a few styles, and some will look more flattering on you than others.
In general, we think that if you have slimmer ankles and calves, you can go with a slimmer heel.
If your ankles and calves are larger, you could definitely rock a thicker heel shape.
In the end, it’s all about keeping things in proportion!
5. Know Your Style
You’ve got plenty of options if the typical wedge sandal doesn’t catch your fancy.
If you’re artsy, you could always go with a clog-style sandal. These sandals are made of wood and look particularly rustic and unique from the combination of the wedge and clog.
If you’re more outdoorsy, you could always check out Birkenstock’s wedge sandal. They haven’t got much of a heel, but the platform still gives your assets a lift. We all know how comfortable Birkenstocks are, so you’ll be good to go on that front.
In general, there are likely wedges that match your style, so keep a lookout for the perfect one.
More About Styling Wedge Sandals
We’re entirely confident you can pull off some adorable wedge sandals without looking dated and clunky. Embrace functionality, we say!
Additionally, wedge sandals will definitely be on sale at summer’s end, so you’re in a great position to cop a great deal on these.
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