While each product featured is independently selected, the shoes within this article were chosen by Cut editors from a list of products provided by Nordstrom.
We’re all aware of those lackluster warm-weather staples: an oversized T-shirt, denim shorts, and wrinkled linens. But when traveling with a romantic partner, comfort and sex appeal can (and should) coexist.
While a sexy vacation-date outfit is in the eye of the beholder, there’s an easy formula to follow that will ensure you look both relaxed and polished — a win-win for the heat and your love life. We’re fond of body-hugging silhouettes of stretchy materials, like Paloma Wool’s flower-print maxi. We paired it with a pair of earrings that will look fresh against a dewy, sun-kissed makeup look. This looks shows just enough skin, movement, and silhouette without sacrificing comfort levels.
The vacation look:
Speaking of comfort levels, on vacation the last thing you want to do it travese cobblestone, sand or pavement in heels. And there’s a reason that recently the ballet flat came back full force: It works for basically every occasion, season, and personal style ethos. Although the ballet flat was very popular in the early aughts, the once-simple shoe’s place in fashion dates back to the 1950s when the pump first went mainstream away from dance classes. And now, we are suggesting these for your summer meet-cute.
Mansur Gavriel is already in our wardrobes with its larger-than-life bucket bags, but have you taken a look at the footwear offerings? I drool over a square toe (which adds such a playful, modern spin), and these are punctuated by a defined one.
As far as handbags go, get playful! Packed with lipstick and an ID, Paco Rabanne’s 1969 bag, complete with layered light-reflecting discs, is all you’ll need to shine through the date.
