Among the many summer shoe trends, flip-flops never seem to go out of style. Known for being comfortable and versatile, they’re true wardrobe staples—and with designer versions and modern updates, they’ve become a warm-weather essential. Celebrities have long embraced this trend (which now feels more like a closet classic), with minimalist dressers like Zoë Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, and Kendall Jenner leading the way. Taking inspiration from their off-duty looks and more, we’ve rounded up the best celebrity flip-flop outfits to help you style them creatively all season long.
How to Style Flip-Flops, According to Celebrities:
– The Trench Coat: Burberry Ellingham fit-and-flare car coat – $3,150 BURBERRY
– The Capri Pants: Dôen Lula capri pants – $228 DÔEN
– The Bright Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara jelly flip flops – $215 NET-A-PORTER
– The White Tee: Leset Margo T-shirt – $90 NET-A-PORTER
– The Floral Pants: Agua by Agua Bendita Tota Paramo pants – $800 NET-A-PORTER
– The Minimalist Pick: A. Emery Kinto flip flops – $170 NET-A-PORTER
– The Market Tote: The Row Barn mini tote – $870 NET-A-PORTER
– The Baggy Jeans: Levi’s Baggy Dad jeans – $110 LEVI’S
Whether you’re looking for fresh ways to wear trendy picks like thong heels or wedge versions that are taking over street style—expertly styled by Kendall and Kylie Jenner with spring’s best transitional outerwear and black capri pants—or you prefer timeless classics like Zoë Kravitz’s sleek black slides paired with her signature all-black summer look, there’s inspiration for every style. Or maybe you want something with more color: Jennifer Lawrence’s pair with a pop of red is perfect with floral pants and a cardigan on a breezy day.
Whatever your mood, there’s a look for you. Ahead, see how to style flip-flop outfits inspired by our favorite celebrities. From spring to summer, these looks are all shoppable and easy to wear.
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Summer in the City
Leave it to Zoë Kravitz to make flip-flops look incredibly cool. The actress is often seen in minimalist styles, choosing simple designs as her go-to footwear when the weather warms up. Paired with her signature all-black summer outfits, she adds a touch of color with a striped market tote from The Row and a playful blue bandana headscarf. C’est chic!
– ME+EM base layer cami – $40 ME+EM
– Deiji Studios Adjust Pocket pants – $260 NET-A-PORTER
– A. Emery Kinto flip flops – $170 NET-A-PORTER
– The Row Barn mini tote – $870 NET-A-PORTER
– Free People Bridgette bandana – $18 FREE PEOPLE
– Saint Laurent SL M152 sunglasses – $580 SAINT LAURENT
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Urban Ease
Mémoire co-founder Rosie Huntington-Whiteley added Phoebe Philo’s newest flip-flops to her everyday wardrobe, pairing the wedge shoes with a leather funnel-neck jacket and slouchy white jeans. Accessorize with a snakeskin handbag and Y2K-inspired sunglasses to complete this sleek urban look, perfect for coffee runs or a casual workplace with a fashion-forward edge.
– Aflalo Zadie jacket – $2,700 AFLALO
– J.Crew Vintage classic-fit crewneck T-shirt – $35 J.CREW
– Frame The Gray jeans – $198 FRAME
– Phoebe Philo suede thong sandals – $950 MYTHERESA / $950 PHOEBE PHILO
– Khaite Simona shoulder bag – $1,900 KHAITE
– Chimi Dele sunglasses – $200 REVOLVE
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Transitional Essentials
For springtime in Los Angeles, Kendall Jenner wore heeled thong sandals with two other trend-forwardKey pieces: a windbreaker jacket and black capri pants. Finish the look like a supermodel with ’90s-inspired sunglasses and simple silver hoops—we’d also add a shoulder bag. With these elevated basics in your wardrobe, you’ll master understated off-duty style in no time.
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Prada
Re-Nylon blouson jacket
$2,550 PRADA
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Flore Flore
Dewi tank
$105 NET-A-PORTER
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Dôen
Lula capri pants
$228 DÔEN
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Aeyde
Daphne sandals
$545 NET-A-PORTER / $545 SHOPBOP
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Saint Laurent
SL 872 Erin sunglasses
$420 SAINT LAURENT
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Ben Bridge
Toscano hoop earrings
$899 BEN BRIDGE
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Flower Power
Florals for spring might not be everyone’s thing, but Jennifer Lawrence makes them work with bright flip-flops. On a walk in New York, she wore a red pair from The Row with breezy wide-leg pants covered in a floral pattern. She added an oversized brown cardigan worn as a top, plus her downtown staples: a playful ballcap and the latest suede handbag from Jonathan Anderson’s Dior.
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Banana Republic
Boyfriend cashmere cardigan
$300 BANANA REPUBLIC
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Agua by Agua Bendita
Tota Paramo pants
$800 NET-A-PORTER
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Ancient Greek Sandals
Saionara jelly flip flops
$215 NET-A-PORTER
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Dior
medium Diorly bag
$4,500 DIOR
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Loewe
Flash cateye sunglasses
$420 LOEWE
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Agmes
Annaya necklace
$775 NET-A-PORTER
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Uniform Dressing
Hailey Bieber knows that leather flip-flops are all you need to complete a white T-shirt and blue jeans. This supermodel-approved combo is a foolproof way to get your wardrobe ready for warmer days. Here, style a relaxed long-sleeve tee with baggy jeans, and add a croc-embossed tote bag and slim sunglasses as finishing touches. Whether you’re on a lunch date or heading for a pedicure, it feels relaxed but polished.
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Leset
Margo T-shirt
$90 NET-A-PORTER / $88 SHOPBOP
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Levi’s
Baggy Dad jeans
$110 LEVI’S
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Vince
Sanjuan flip flops
$298 NORDSTROM
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Toteme
medium Lounge tote
$1,790 NORDSTROM
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Gucci
rectangular frame sunglasses
$515 GUCCI
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Chanel
Coco Crush earrings
$4,850 CHANEL
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Basics at Their Best
Kylie Jenner went for simple spring-in-the-city style, embracing the heeled thong sandal trend (just like her sister Kendall). A fitted T-shirt and black capri pants are her go-to base, but instead of a cropped jacket, she topped the look with a voluminous beige trench coat. It’s an easy transitional outfit for those days when the weather can’t make up its mind (hello, spring!).
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Burberry
Ellingham fit-and-flare car coat
$3,150 BURBERRY
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Éterne
Baby tee
$95 NET-A-PORTER
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The Park
Allison capri scuba pants
$395 NET-A-PORTER
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Staud
Freja kitten heels
$295 STAUD
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Bottega Veneta
Veneta bag
$5,600 BOTTEGA VENETA
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Chimi
03 sunglasses
$175 SHOPBOP
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Layering 101
If you’re looking for a simple guide to everyday dressing, this is it. Blackpink’s Jennie hit the streets of New York in wedge thong sandals—a comfortable choice for long days navigating any city. Take styling notes from her: layer tees, a sheer skirt, and a burgundy leather jacket for an effortless, street-style-ready look.
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Nour Hammour
leather jacket
$1,760 NET-A-PORTER
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Donni.
The Baby rib tee
$108 REVOLVE
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Cos
ribCotton tank top – $25
COS
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The Frankie Shop
Aurora midi skirt – $200
MYTHERESA / THE FRANKIE SHOP
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Black Suede Studio
Easy 50 mules – $365
SHOPBOP
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Miu Miu
Beau top-handle bag – $3,700
MIU MIU
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The Row
Dune flip flops – $750
NORDSTROM / NET-A-PORTER
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Tkees
Foundations matte flip flops – $65
NORDSTROM
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Emme Parsons
Meta thong sandals – $550
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Christopher Esber
Scala sandals – $845
NET-A-PORTER
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Havaianas
Top sandals – $24
SHOPBOP
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St. Agni
Suede woven flip flops – $390
NET-A-PORTER
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Bottega Veneta
Sampieri flat sandals – $850
BOTTEGA VENETA
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Reformation
Jessie flip flops – $148
NORDSTROM
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Tory Burch
Kira flip flops – $90
NORDSTROM
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Madewell
The Iggy sandals – $88
SHOPBOP / MADEWELL
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Miu Miu
Thong sandals – $795
MIU MIU
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Loeffler Randall
Lina sandals – $250
NET-A-PORTER / SHOPBOP
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J.Crew
x Tkees thong sandals – $95
J.CREW
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Prada
Brushed leather flip-flops – $850
PRADA
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of frequently asked questions about celebrityinspired flipflop outfits covering beginner to advanced topics
1 Can I really wear flipflops with a dress and look stylish
Yes absolutely The key is to choose a dress that is casual or relaxed like a sundress slip dress or a maxi dress Look for flipflops with some detail like metallic straps beads or leather to elevate the look
2 What kind of flipflops do celebrities actually wear
Celebrities often wear elevated flipflops not basic rubber ones Popular styles include leather flipflops thong sandals with gold or silver hardware beaded or embellished designs and flat structured slides
3 How do I copy a celebrity look without spending a lot of money
Focus on the vibe and the key pieces not exact replicas For example if a star wears a linen jumpsuit with black leather flipflops you can find a similar jumpsuit at a budget store and simple black leather sandals The combination is more important than the brand
4 Can flipflops be worn to work or a nice dinner
For most offices and upscale dinners basic flipflops are too casual However you can wear dressier versionslike leather suede or metallic flipflopswith wideleg trousers or a midi skirt to a casual workplace or a daytime brunch For evening events stick to sandals with a heel or more structure
5 What are the best pants to wear with flipflops
Wideleg pants cropped trousers linen pants and relaxedfit jeans are the best choices Avoid skinny jeans that bunch up at the ankle as they can look messy The goal is a relaxed effortless silhouette
6 How do I keep flipflops from looking too beachy
To make them look intentional and chic pair them with nonbeachy items Think structured bags sunglasses denim jackets tailored blazers or silk tops The contrast between the casual shoe and the more polished piece creates a fashionforward look
7 Are there any rules for wearing flipflops with outfits
The main rule is to keep the rest of your outfit neat and intentional Avoid wearing flipflops with overly formal or sl