Every Single Type of Shoe You Need for Summer

Just because you're wearing a sandal doesn't mean any old flip flop will do. Make a statement with strappy ankle-tie styles that are either made up of ribbon or decorated with playful pom-poms and tassels.

From top: Brother Vellies, $315; brothervellies.com. Elina Linardaki, $225; bergdorfgoodman.com. Loeffler Randall, $250; loefflerrandall.com.

Ballet flats are a classic for a reason, but lighten up from your tried-and-true black pair to ones in nudes, pastels, and prints.

From top: Lanvin, $495; net-a-porter.com. J. Crew, $138; jcrew.com. Repetto, $223; repetto.com.

You're hitting the town, so have some fun with your heels with colorful sandals that will have onlookers giving you double takes. 

From top: Aldo, $110; aldoshoes.com. Aquazzura, $975; net-a-porter.com. Sophia Webster, $550; net-a-porter.com.

We're calling it now, mules are going to be the shoe of summer 2016. The minimalist slide packs a punch in cool colors. 

From top: Zara, $90; zara.com. Maryam Nassir Zadeh, $360; ssense.com. Mansur Gavriel, $475; mansurgavriel.com.

Espadrilles may be inherently casual, but these fashion-forward denim, printed, and lace styles go beyond the beach.

From top: Chloe, $690; lanecrawford.com. Tory Burch, $350; shopspring.com. Soludos, $95; soludos.com.

We love the idea of wearing sporty sneakers with breezy dresses in the summer. You really can't go wrong with a graphic style, but if you're feeling minimal, there's no beating classic white Keds. 

From top: New Balance, $100; newbalance.com. Keds, $45; keds.com. Stella McCartney, $150; shopbop.com.