As a member of the 5’2”-and-under club, I’m proud to say people are often surprised to hear what my height actually is. Not to say there’s anything wrong with being on the petite side of the spectrum, but I do aim to always dress in a way that’s flattering for my body type, and it seems I’ve been successfully elongating my appearance all this time.
So, what’s my secret? I have many, actually, but among things like tailoring my clothes to fit well; opting for hemlines that lengthen rather than cut me off; and choosing color schemes that blend rather than break me up, my favorite has to do with footwear, and it’s also the easiest. While I’m not much of a casual heels girl (though I do love a party shoe), you’ll also rarely find me in anything that’s completely flat. That means that when I shop for summer sandals, they almost always have at least a slight heel or platform, if not more of a legitimate block heel or wedge situation going on. It sounds simple, but people tend to underestimate what one to two inches can do for an outfit and your overall look while maintaining that cool-casual vibe. With that said, today, I’ve rounded up the summer sandals I’d buy to feel tall in—plus some that are either owned by me or in my cart already. To get started shopping my 29 favorites, simply keep scrolling.
Everyone should own these.
I’m into these as a pop of color for my wardrobe this season.
Even a slight platform like this does wonders.
These will be so flattering with skirts and dresses.
Ideal for vacations where heels don’t fly.
Our readers are buying these like they’re candy bars.
Puffy sandals are always the most comfortable.
These will make any outfit instantly cool.
If not just for the nostalgia…
Another WWW reader favorite.
Strappy slides are ideal for day-to-night dressing.
These are at the top of my wish list.
Controversial opinion: I love satin sandals.
It’s the reviews for me.
These would look amazing paired with pink.
I’m into this color combo.
Your old pool slides could never.
A neutral, block-heel sandal is really a closet essential.
This shade of green gets me every time.
Platform flip-flops continue to reign supreme.
Just add jeans and a tee.
When styling these, I’d suggest going big on color.
These give me just the right amount of ’90s vibes.
For mile-long legs.
There’s a reason they’re famous.
How fashion people do comfort.
These are genius for the beach.
Your new back-to-the-office shoes.
You can just tell that once they’re on, you’ll never want to take them off.
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