When a heatwave hits, it’s always a good idea to have some elementary, breezy styles on hand. Comfort is key, but if you can make this look chic, that’s even better. Luckily, the most stylish stars have started showing up in their casual summer ensembles, just in case you need some fresh ideas. An example is Michelle Williams’s casual styling in Monday’s edition Fashion party in Recent York that featured footwear you probably wouldn’t expect to see at such a fashion fest: flip-flops.
Williams chose a red and black pair of summer staples to accessorize her off-white maxi dress and white quilted Chanel bag, and wore her hair in a trendy wet-look bob to complement the elementary seasonal uniform. The actress has been a fashion darling and designer muse for some time now (with fashion icons including Chanel and Louis Vuitton eager to dress her), but her memorable style isn’t just narrow to what she wears on red carpets — she’s proven to have also quite impeccable street style. Whether it’s a jumpsuit and clogs or a nautical striped T-shirt, her collection of classic pieces always seem to be styled in a way that inspires you to dust off similar versions you probably have in your closet. And these flip-flops are just the latest example.
Williams’ footwear choice isn’t that shocking when you consider that major brands including Hermes, Tory Burch and Chanel sent models down the runway in flip-flops for their spring 2024 shows. The footwear also found fans in the form of other stars, including Barbie Ferreira (who co-created a collection with the cult flip-flop brand Havaianas last year), Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Aniston and Gabrielle Union.
Not sure how to make your own couple feel a little more uplifting? Try to copy Williams’ effortless outfit formula and wear them (in a contrasting color) with another major summer trend, the little white dress. Keep the rest of your outfit monochromatic so your shoe choice really feels purposeful. And if you don’t already have mules in your closet, we’ve got some inspired by (including) The Row’s version, which is probably the exact same pair Williams wears. Don’t worry, options start at just $20, in case the $650 price tag seems a bit steep for footwear you’d typically only wear at the beach.