Fashion Look of the Day Ashley Olsen Wore the $760 Version of the Comfortable Sandal Replacing Birkenstocks Welcome to the new Look of the Day, where we comb through every celebrity outfit from the past 24 hours and feature the single most conversation-worthy ensemble. Love it, leave it, or shop the whole thing below. By Tara Gonzalez Tara Gonzalez Instagram Website Tara Maria Gonzalez is a style writer with five years of experience covering celebrity looks, fashion week trends, and market. Since 2019, she's been writing for InStyle where you can find her musing about celebrities' pantsless date night looks for InStyle's signature Look of The Day series or obsessing over multiple things on sale. She has also previously worked as a fashion writer and editorial producer, writing fashion features and producing and styling numerous photoshoots while interviewing everyone from Stella Bugbee to Alexa Chung. Tara's interested in why we wear the things we wear and what that says about who we are. At any given time she is probably busy justifying an impulse vintage designer purchase as "part of her job" or overanalyzing the return of low-rise jeans. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on May 17, 2021 Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Ashley Olsen. Photo: Robert Kamau/GC Images This is the summer of controversial "ugly" sandals, but what else is new? For the past two years it seems like the only shoes really worth wearing are the ones that get people talking. How else can we possibly explain the year-long Ugg season we've just experienced or the unexpected rise of platform pool slides? For a rare sighting, Ashley Olsen wore a sandal that everyone loves to hate: the thong sandal. It's essentially another iteration of the classic flip-flop, and naturally Olsen's was by The Row and cost $760. And while hers were flat, there's also a heeled version for $990 at Nordstrom as well. Thong sandals and flip-flops really divide the internet, but they're absolutely back, which feels right considering the rise in popularity of low-rise jeans as well. Essentially, any and all kinds of thongs or thong-bearing items are hot right now, and with people finally excited to start leaving their houses and spend more time outside, can you really blame them? Thankfully, Olsen's thong sandal are the most expensive of its kind, and there are plenty on Amazon for as little as $14. And after spending what feels like an eternity in Ugg boots, we think everyone's toes deserve break. Thong sandals are also a perfect alternative to the ever-popular Birkenstocks, or you can even get a $40 version by the brand itself to really get the people talking. If your sandals aren't considered "ugly" by some then you're not doing it right. Not to mention if Olsen is wearing hers with an entire head-to-toe The Row look that costs thousands, they're clearly not "ugly" enough to wear with your best fits. So excuse us while we fill up our carts with a handful of options. Get the Look: The Row Constance Thong SandalShop now: $990; nordstrom.com The Row Constance Flat SandalShop now: $760; nordstrom.com Tory Burch Mini Miller Jelly Thong SandalShop now: $98; nordstrom.com Amazon Essentials Women's Thong SandalShop now: $14; amazon.com Olukai Kulapa Kai Thong SandalShop now: $70; nordstrom.com Havianas Slim Glitter Flip FlopShop now: $36; nordstrom.com Rainbow Narrow Strap SandalShop now: $54; nordstrom.com Birkenstock Honolulu Flip FlopShop now: $40; nordstrom.com Jeffrey Campbell Thong 2 Slide SandalShop now: $50; nordstrom.com Tkees 'Liners' Flip FlopShop now: $50; nordstrom.com Vince Camuto Evolet Flip FlopShop now: $60; nordstrom.com Staud Rita Flip FlopShop now: $225; nordstrom.com Veronica Beard Analee Jelly Flip FlopShop now: $95; nordstrom.com Havianas Slim Flip FlopShop now: $30; nordstrom.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit