Although one of the buzziest sandal trends of the season is rubber flip-flops (thanks in large part to The Row), many of the newest sandals to arrive on the market for summer 2025 are on the opposite end of the dressy spectrum. Among the dressy sandal trends I'm seeing lately are embellished "foot jewelry" sandals, satin, and animal print. And after seeing the studded Khaite pair Julianne Moore expertly wore recently, I was inspired to uncover the best dressy flat sandals on the market.
All signs point to this being a very hot summer, and enclosed shoes just aren't going to cut it on the 100-degree days in our very near future. The most logical alternative when you need to dress up a bit but it's too hot to think are any of the fancy flat sandals I found for you below. Out of all 29 pairs, I'm confident you'll find at least one that suits your style. Keep scrolling to find out.
I want these in every color.
The new designer It sandals of summer 2025.
Reformation never misses.
Love that these are classic with a bit of an edge.
The studs toughen these pretty slides up a bit.
Well done, H&M.
No explanation needed.
Snakeskin is back, folks.
This pair is celeb-approved.
These look like flip-flops without actually being flip-flops.
This color goes with everything.
Yes, even PVC flip-flops can be dressy when they look like this.
Trendy without being too trendy.
I think you could even get away with wearing these to the office.
Patent leather makes everything fancier.
For the logo lovers.
If you buy these, I hope you know you're getting compliments all summer.
Anyone else just do a double-take at the sale price?
These just hit the new-arrivals section at Bottega.
Just add a white dress.
I don't always love metallic heels, but these are chic.
"Foot jewelry" sandals are everywhere.
Chocolate-brown satin is always a yes.
These would look so cool with jeans.
These might be the most elegant jellies I've seen thus far.
A splurge you won't regret.
Madewell shoes are notoriously comfortable.
Seriously, do we even need to wear jewelry this summer?
Buy once, wear forever.
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Sorry, But This Pretty Sandal Trend Is Much More Appropriate for Manhattan Than Rubber Flip-FlopsI'll have what Anne Hathaway is having.
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Just to Be Clear, *These* Are the Pants Fashion People in L.A. Are Wearing Instead of Basic JeansSpotted in Paris too.
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Dripping in Wealth Is the Vibe—These 32 ElevatedReplica Store and Zara Summer Finds Fit the Bill PerfectlyUnder $200 and guaranteed to sell out.
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PSA: Fashion People in NYC and Italy Are Wearing This "Dated" Flat-Shoe Trend With Denim Skirts and DressesGwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway are on board.
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Keep This Between You and Me: I Just Found a $165 Alt for The Row's Viral and Sold-Out $1300 HeelsYou're welcome.
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These Unexpected Under-$50 Sandals Are Winning the Great Summer Flip-Flop DebateMorgan Stewart has made a case for them.
