The right wedge sandal is all you need for summer – theoretically, of course! While you’re sure to stock up on at least a few cork platforms…and a good stiletto sandal…and an espadrille or five…this Sergio Rossi patent leather-and-cork sandal is sure to be a June through September mainstay.
It’s got all the right elements for the shoe you can’t resist wearing over and over again: Nude patent covers all your bases, from black to neon. Plus, it is sharp and distinct, rather than a “blah,” wallflower neutral. High-quality cork like this is lacquered for a slight sheen, so it can adapt to dressier occasions. More importantly, this texture is easier to keep clean than regular, absorbent cork (my brand-new cork wedges got in the way of a runaway glass of red wine and there’s no way to clean them).
Wary of the towering heel? Thanks to the high-rise platform, this 5.5-incher feels like a 3″. Add a rubber sole and sculpted toe to the equation and you’re walking easy . You might have heaps of other summer shoes, but I guarantee, these will win “Most Wearable” come Labor Day. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $495.
Pair with: If you haven’t already, add the linen blazer to your necessity list. Rag & Bone’s pinstripe ($395), Diane von Furstenberg’s surprise yellow cuffs ($395), and Elizabeth and James boyfriend look ($395) are a few that are as neutral as they are cute.
