The on-trend way to wear slingback shoes right now
If there's one pair of shoes you need in your spring/summer footwear arsenal, it's slingback heels.
This classic, super versatile style is enjoying a moment in the fashion spotlight this season, with A-listers, editors and influencers all championing slingbacks for their ability to elevate any outfit and suit any occasion.
Slingback flats are a great choice if you're prioritising comfort – Ganni's buckle ballerinas are currently top of our wish list, yes in all 10 colours, and we also love Boden's cut-out pair – but for the most up-to-date look, add a flirty kitten heel and go for a sharp pointed toe.
Loved by everyone from Katie Holmes and Dakota Johnson to Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung, slingbacks will work really hard in your wardrobe, as the styling potential is endless. Try them with on-trend pinstripe trousers, the still popular wide-leg jeans, or even to smarten up leggings.
Or, embrace the new take on skinny jeans – essentially slim-fitting straight-leg jeans that definitely aren't skin-tight (phew), paired with pointed toe slingback kitten heels for polish. It's sleek, chic and perfect for desk to drinks dressing.
Team slingback heels with your favourite knitted dress or a slip dress, layered under a blazer for a dressier look or an oversized jumper to tone things down. Come summer, they make the perfect pairing for floaty maxi dresses or linen trousers – opt for a kitten-heeled sandal style then just add a straw bag and big sunglasses.
If you're only buying one pair of slingback heels, our recommendation, as ever, is to go neutral. Black, brown and beige are failsafe choices, but we also love metallics – silver, in particular, can look so cool with grey trousers or denim.
That said, adding colour to your outfit by way of your accessories is a top styling trick, so don't be afraid to go bold with your slingbacks – siren red is the hot colour of the moment, with rich burgundy coming up fast behind it (buy now for AW24).
Don't forget that slingback heels are transeasonal, too, as you can just add some cute socks on chilly days, or wear them with sheer black tights.
Best of all, slingbacks transcend trends, making them an investment buy you won't regret. They really are 'the height of elegance', as Coco Chanel herself said of the style after launching her two-tone block-heeled classics back in 1957. So, we're delighted to see them becoming a fashion darling once more, featuring in SS24 shows from the likes of Saint Laurent, Gucci, Valentino and Versace.
Ready to find your new slingback heels? Shop our edit of the best slingbacks from designers and the high street, mostly featuring those kitten heels and pointed toes that will keep you one step ahead.
The best slingback heels to shop now
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