When it comes to building a consistent summer wardrobe you can rely on for years, one vital ingredient matters most: luxury-coded sandals.
To my mind, having a pair that look elegant, timeless and luxurious is essential. I haven’t been without my version of this summer shoe for more than twenty years.
Leather lat mule sandals in dark brown
Leather lat mule sandals in dark brown
Why? Because whether in town, city or on holiday, having sandals that work like a dream with white jeans, cotton dresses, wide-leg linen trousers and a raffia bag makes summer chic a five second job.
You might be wondering what summer sandal could do all that. Luckily, I know. It’s this exact style: a flat, slip-on mule with cutwork detailing. Hermès has been making a version for as long as I can remember. Theirs, featuring a cutwork “H”, costs £640.
So when Marks and Spencer release their annual take on this sandal, as they did this week, and they cost just £26, that is worth sharing.
M&S’ sandals come in a soft tan suede, as well as rich brown and, my personal favourite, a punchy orange leather.
Add one pair of these into your summer rotation, and you’ll soon understand why they are a perennial summer favourite for stylish women everywhere.
If you think a pair would work for you, trust me when I advise you buy them sooner rather than later. They always sell out.
Because when you know, you know.
