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SHOPPING June 4, 2015

The Best Shoes of Summer—and What to Wear With Them

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Pointed-Toe Skimmers

As a chic alternative to heels, wear your new pointy flats with an ankle-grazing dress and futuristic accessories like at Balenciaga. Roland Mouret Dress, US $4,610; AED/SAR 16,933 Buy it now Balenciaga Bracelet, US $715; AED/SAR 2,626 Buy it now Dior Sunglasses, $520; AED/SAR 1,910 Buy it now Gianvito Rossi Shoes, $720; AED/SAR 2,645 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Balenciaga; Courtesy of Barneys New York; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Monica Feudi / Feudiguaineri.com (runway)

Knee-High Gladiator Sandals

Chloé's ultimate statement sandal calls for a breezy white dress and little else this summer. Chloé Sandals, $1,450; AED/SAR 5,326 Buy it now Valentino Dress, $8,990; AED/SAR 33,021 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Forward by Elyse Walker; Courtesy of Stylebop; Marcus Tondo / Indigitalimages.com (runway)

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White Sandals

Chunky white sandals might seem like strange bedfellows for earthy prints, but as Dries Van Noten proved, the pairing is oh-so-right. Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage top, $914; AED/SAR 3,357 Buy it now Valentino Pants, $1,890; AED/SAR 6,942 Buy it now Dries Van Noten Necklace, $1,670; AED/SAR 6,134 Buy it now Dries Van Noten Sandals, $745; AED/SAR 2,736 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Farfetch; Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman; Courtesy of Barneys New York; Yannis Vlamos / Indigitalimages.com (runway)

Platform Wedges

For an eclectic mix, take cues from Miu Miu and pair your XL wedges with a ruffled blouse and patent leather coat. Wanda Nylon Coat, $835; AED/SAR 3,067 Buy it now Miu Miu Top, $1,040; AED/SAR 3,820 Buy it now Jason Wu Skirt, $1,795; AED/SAR 6,593 Buy it now Miu Miu Shoes, $795; AED/SAR 2,920 Buy it now Miu Miu Belt, $305; AED/SAR 1,120 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Wanda Nylon; Courtesy of MyTheresa; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter (2); Courtesy of MyTheresa; Monica Feudi / Feudiguaineri.com (runway)

Multi-Strap Pumps

Good-bye, little black dress; hello, little black pumps. A graphic jacket, matching shorts, and a bra top lend a gamine vibe to Sonia Rykiel's Parisian option. I'M Isola Marras Jacket, $554; AED/SAR 2,035 Buy it now I'M Isola Marras Shorts, $278; AED/SAR 1,021 Buy it now Valentino Top, $590; AED/SAR 2,167 Buy it now Sonia Rykiel Shoes, $820; AED/SAR 3,012 Buy it now Sonia Rykiel Bag, $2,020; AED/SAR 7,420 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Farfetch (2); Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of TheCorner.com; Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue; Kim Weston Arnold / Indigitalimages.com (runway)

Open-Toe Mules

Fashion's most ubiquitous shoe look goes minimal with a pastel slipdress, as seen at Narciso Rodriguez. Karla Spetic Dress, $605; AED/SAR 2,222 Buy it now Narciso Rodriguez Shoes, $795; AED/SAR 2,920 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Barneys New York; Kim Weston Arnold / Indigitalimages.com (runway)

Slipper Heels

Also known as the "glove shoe," consider the Céline-approved high-front heels the ideal foil to a floral print dress. Suno Dress, $895; AED/SAR 3,287 Buy it now Céline Bag, price upon request For more information, visit celine.com Lanvin Shoes, $595; AED/SAR 2,186 Buy it now Photo: Courtesy of Suno; Courtesy of Céline; Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman; Monica Feudi / Feudiguaineri.com (runway)

White Sneakers

Summer after summer, we'll keep coming back to these standby kicks. This season, however, leave the sporty separates behind and wear yours with a blush suit like at Bottega Veneta. Bottega Veneta Coat, $5,400; AED/SAR 19,834 Buy it now Fendi Pants, $380; AED/SAR 1,396 Buy it now Jil Sander Sneakers, $365; AED/SAR 1,341 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Courtesy of The Outnet; Courtesy of Stylebop; Yannis Vlamos / Indigitalimages.com (runway)

Platform Sandals

It's always a party in Saint Laurent's Studio 54-ready sandals—and if you're going to sport the shoes, why not go all the way with a sheer blouse and a leather mini? Saint Laurent Shirt, $1,850; AED/SAR 6,795 Buy it now Gauchère Skirt, $1,460; AED/SAR 5,363 Buy it now Saint Laurent Shoes, $1,495; AED/SAR 5,491 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Farfetch; Courtesy of Saint Laurent; Gianni Pucci / Indigitalimages.com (runway)

Roller Skates

Make Moschino's Barbie girl your summer style icon with a pair of white skates and head-to-toe bubblegum pink. Marysia Swim Bikini top, $138; AED/SAR 507 Buy it now Moschino Shorts, $625; AED/SAR 2,296 Buy it now Moschino iPhone case, $85; AED/SAR 312 Buy it now Chicago Ladies Roller skates, $70; AED/SAR 257 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Courtesy of Moschino; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Sears; Alessandro Garofalo / Indigitalimages.com (runway)

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Getting dressed in summer starts from the feet up. Whether you’re strolling the boardwalk, exploring the city streets, or dancing till dawn, the season’s best activities require shoes to match. Luckily, the Spring 2015 runways provided plenty of covetable options: gladiators, skimmers, wedges, mules, sneakers, and platforms…the list of summer’s best shoes goes on and on. Find 10 of the chicest options in the slideshow, plus the outfits to really make them pop this summer.

—Emily Farra, Style.com

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