How to Style and Wear Gladiator Sandals + Summer Ready Outfit Ideas

Earlier this week, we talked blue and white –  in everything from dresses and tunics to handbags and accessories.

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Next up,  gladiator sandals – they are everywhere this summer. I love a breezy summer dress paired up with gladiator sandals and a fun bucket or straw bag.

 AskSuzanneBell Gladiator Tip: The key to pulling off a pair of gladiators is to find a style that works for you. If you are on the shorter side or are blessed with thicker ankles (like me), go with a color close to your own skin tone, like a nude or for me, cognac. Keep the top portion of the sandal low, at or below your ankle, and for more length for your legs – add a bit of a heel. If your legs are long and lean, go for it – you can pull off about any height of gladiator, it will draw attention to your long legs! Also, a gladiator with a strip up the middle, that bisects the foot, will draw attention to the center of your leg – making them appear longer.

Not sure what is best? Keep it simple in a nude or tan with a few straps – you can’t go wrong.

Last month during the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale, I picked up these gladiator sandals by DV Dolce Vita.

I find them to be super comfortable and run true to size. I like how the dark colored sole gives me the option of wearing either a cognac or black bag.

I plan to wear these sandals with everything from shorts and dresses to denim.

This week, I styled them up with my Shibori Maxi Dress from Banana Republic.

Joe’s denim jacket | Isabella Fiore bag | Eric Javits fedora | Stella & Dot Necklace |  Kendra Scott cuff

Now back in stock, the Shibori Patio Dress

Banana Republic | click HERE

For more blue and white dresses, including these from Target,

$86.00 for the dress, straw bag and gladiator sandal, all via Target!

Lucky ‘Adivita’ $89.00, Nordstrom | Free People ‘Olvieria’ $68.00, Nordstrom | TopShop ‘Fig’ $65.00. Nordstrom | Sol Santa Minx,$90.00  Anthroplogie | Miss Albright $178.oo, Anthropologie | DV Dolce Vita ‘Ghillie’ on sale $112.00, Bloomingdales

 

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