How to Wear the Red Sandals You're Seeing Everywhere

There is no way out of partaking in this trend—not that we mind: Red sandals are everywhere, and it’s the kind of effortlessly chic styling trick that’s perfect for summer.

Once again, it feels as though all the designers and retailers have gathered in a secret conclave and decided that the skirts of summer 2026 will be shorter, our earrings will be bigger, and on our feet will be red sandals. Last year was all about thong sandals with a kitten heel; now it’s very classic yet very çağdaş red strappy sandals being added to cart.

Whether your budget lends itself to luxury brands (Miu Miu, The Row, and others all have their takes), mid-range (Mango, Massimo Dutti, et al.), or totally affordable Amazon picks, there is one detail we see being repeated incessantly: red shoes. Some have wider straps, others more padded footbeds. The sole can be thin or thick. Just make mühlet the shoes are a bright cherry red, and you’ll be in style.

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There are many ways to wear these red sandals, and all of them are valid. It turns out red sandals look as good with casual jeans as they do a crisp white shirtdress. They go with miniskirts, shorts, slip dresses, and capris too. Basically, if it’s in your closet, there is a way to style it with red sandals. But here are some of the best formulas for summer 2026.

For a casual outfit, try: Red sandals and an oversized T-shirt

Weekends are when your most relaxed basics really get to shine. But you can add a little polish and flair to a baggy tee with your red sandals. And consider swapping in a pair of capris instead of your usual jean shorts—they’re just as comfortable, but feel a little more intentional.

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We the Free Nina Tee

$39

Free People

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Lululemon Align High-Rise Crop Leggings

$88

Lululemon

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Sojos Retro Oval Sunglasses

$14 (13% off)

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Taxutixieye Flat Flip-Flops

$34

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For a work outfit, try: Red sandals and wide-leg pants

Don’t forget the matching blazer, either. At most offices, summer is when you can have a little more fun with your style. And nothing adds more of a pop of color than red sandals.

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For a beach vacation outfit, try: Red sandals with a summer dress

It’s the more wearable way to do the boho look that’s so trendy right now. A summery dress is so easy to pack and quite versatile at being dressed up or down depending on the plans.

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Madewell Peyton Midi-Dress

$119 (25% off)

Madewell

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Glamorstar Multilayer Chain Belt

$10

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Coach Barrel Bag

$195

Coach

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Cushionaire Resort Strappy Sandals

$35 (30% off)

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For plans with family, try: A total linen look and red sandals

Linen sets are üstün comfortable, but still put together enough that you won’t catch strays from your mom, aunt, or grandmother about being “too casual.” Instead, they’ll be asking where you got your cute sandals.

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For brunch with friends, try: Red sandals with a floral top

Cute, comfy, and easily adaptable to whatever the day holds in case that brunch turns into shopping into dinner into a full night out.

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Boden Heather Smocked Sleeve Top

$99

Boden

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Zara Elastic-Waist Balloon Pants

$50

Zara

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Project Cloud Flip-Flops

$27

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Pandora Sparkling Tennis Bracelet

$128

Pandora

For a night out, try: Red strappy sandals with a satin dress

The red shoes will pop against a dress in navy or black. You can add a scarf or sequin bag (or both) for extra pizazz if you want, but we all know the real star here is your shoes.

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A version of this story was previously published in Glamour Spain.