Flat gold sandals or nude strappy stilettos? How to pick
Both are minimal, both go with nearly everything. The difference is the occasion.
Flat gold sandals
- Best for: daytime, vacations, long walks and anything with sand.
- Pair with: sundresses, linen sets and denim shorts. Gold looks warm with white and with most skin tones.
- Tip: thin straps put the focus on your feet, so a fresh pedicure (red is a classic) finishes the look.
Nude strappy stilettos
- Best for: date night, weddings and events, or any time you want the leg line to look longer.
- Pick a nude close to your skin tone. That's what makes the leg look continuous.
- Comfort: an ankle strap keeps your foot from sliding, and walking them in at home first saves a lot of regret at dinner.
How to choose
- Walking more than a few blocks: the flats.
- Black dress, mini or wide-leg trousers: the stilettos.
- Can't decide? See 5 ways to style nude heels.
Looking for similar pairs? I keep sandal and heel picks on my shop page.
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