If you're anything like me, you've probably perfected your daytime summer wardrobe and now feel your evening outfits need a little more polish.
What's the answer? Newsflash: it isn't another dress. It's a great pair of summer going out shoes.
We all know what a summer sandal looks like, because we already have a pair or two. It's the easy flat slip-on you wear every day, the flip-flops that can be left by the pool, the practical walking sandal that will take you around a pretty European town or along the seafront from morning until sunset.
A summer going-out shoe is something else entirely, and lucky for us Boden, Mint Velvet, M&S and even River Island have created brilliant versions.
What Makes a Brilliant Going Out Summer Shoe?
Easy, it's a dressed-up version of your most luxurious everyday summer sandal. It has all the ease and relaxed Mediterranean spirit of the original, but with just enough polish to make you look and feel like your fully ready-for-summer self.
Think kitten heels, slingback, wearable block heels or elegant low stilettos think heels of 3cm, (rather than 8cm) with luxurious details such as soft tan leather, metallic finishes, gold hardware or chic animal prints.
Mint Velvet Skye White Leather Slingback Court Heels, 3cm heel
Most importantly, they're shoes you can actually walk in—or, as you'll see in the video, sashay, or even run in, and best of all these shoes are out there
Ankle Strap Kitten Heel Peep Toe Sandals
Ankle Strap Kitten Heel Peep Toe Sandals
And luckily, These aren't sky-high, car-to-bar heels you'll be desperate to kick off after ten minutes. They're designed to carry you through an evening looking polished while still feeling comfortable enough to have a brilliant night without thinking about your feet or your shoes for a single second.
Boden Mini Block Sling Backs Classic Leopard
Boden Mini Block Sling Backs Classic Leopard
The pairs here are everything I love about everyday summer sandals—just elevated, both literally and visually.
River Island Black Toe Thong Woven Low Heel Sandals
River Island Black Toe Thong Woven Low Heel Sandals
They're refined enough for a summer wedding guest outfit, dinner on holiday, drinks with friends or a special evening out closer to home.
Leather Caged Strappy Kitten Heel Sandals
Leather Caged Strappy Kitten Heel Sandals
In short, they're everything you love about your favourite summer sandals, taken into glamorous territory without sacrificing comfort.
These are the pairs I'd happily pack for every summer trip and continue wearing right through the rest of the season, and into the next.
