Posted by Chelsea
Miss Meers Eugene
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| Iconic Kate Moss, effortless in her Birks of the 90s |
Aching feet of the world rejoice! Why, you ask? Because
Birkenstocks, Tivas, sliders and basically any other shoe classically referred
to as ugly is not only tolerable, but stylish. I’m Birken-shocked (hehe).
Some may argue that Birkenstock-esque sandals lack aesthetic
appeal and, honestly, they might be correct. The style has traditionally been
coveted by kayakers, hikers, and your old lady neighbor who wears a sweat suit
every day and gardens on the reg. While the
trend’s presence in the fashion world is undeniable (check out this Vogue article written about them),
these sandals honestly just aren’t super pretty. And it’s fairly obvious the
fashion world did not embrace these sandals for their function. So why are they
a trend?
Well
folks, that’s a tough one to understand, but things that aren't easily
understood tend to be the most interesting. Sometimes things don’t make sense
and feel like they shouldn't work but, they. just. do. I love things that are pretty, but things that are easily understood can
sometimes be boring. The trends that aren't universally agreed upon as
aesthetically pleasing, but persist and work anyway are the most exciting. Plus,
after you see the awesome sporty/edgy effect that they bring to outfits you
realize: they aren't just working, they’re thriving. I recommend pairing with a
light summer dress for an easy outfit, or a pair of wide leg trousers and
slouchy tee for a sophisticated and easy look. Let’s embrace what we don’t
understand and let Birkenstocks/sliders have their moment!
Here
are the celebs/fashion bloggers of the web showing us how:
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| Leandra Medine |
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| Ashley Olson |
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| Alexa Chung |
We’ve got ya covered for the trend, but with shoes that
definitely do NOT look like the shoes your great aunt wears to walk her dogs. Here are my favorite picks:
