You may have chic skirts, stylish shades, and versatile hats that will keep you looking cool this summer, but don’t forget about this seasonal staple — sandals.
复古裙、时尚墨镜、百搭帽子让你这个夏天看上去潮范儿十足，但是别忘了这个季节的主角——凉鞋。
Slipping into a pair of sandals to let your feet and toes breathe is definitely necessary in this blazing time of year. Whether you feel bored with your old sandals or are looking for something new that will let you put your newly pedicured toes on display, here are some trendy sandals you can wear to waltz through the streets in style.
能让脚和脚趾呼吸的凉鞋自然是每个炎炎夏日的必需品。不管你是“厌旧”还是“喜新”，想要秀出自己刚刚修过的脚，下面这些潮流凉鞋都能让你在大街上舞出时尚的华尔兹。

Delicate gladiator sandals
精致罗马式绑带凉鞋
For fashionistas who are looking for bold and eye-catching summer footwear, gladiator sandals might be your new best friend. This style of shoe has deep roots in history, with its bold design being associated with the ancient Roman military. This year, the gladiator trend is coming back again with new designs. Along with the classic gladiator sandals released by German brand Hugo Boss, French fashion house Chloe has given the sandals wedge heels and knee high strap ties, while Italian brand Valentino remade the sandals with zippers. To make onlookers’ eyes pop, Glamour magazine encourages you to wear your gladiators with printed dresses, jean shorts or denim skirts.
如果身为时尚达人的你正在寻找风格大胆又吸睛的夏日潮品，那么罗马式绑带凉鞋也许会成为你的“新欢”。罗马鞋的历史源远流长，它的大胆设计与古罗马军队息息相关。今夏，全新设计下的罗马鞋再次回归，成为时尚主流。今年的罗马鞋除了德国品牌Hugo Boss新发布的传统款，还有法国时尚品牌Chloe推出的坡跟及膝绑带款以及意大利品牌Valentino的拉链款等等。若想令路人眼前一亮，《魅力》杂志的建议是穿罗马鞋搭配印花裙、牛仔短裤或是牛仔裙。
Creative flats
创意平底凉鞋
Many fashion aficionados are gravitating toward flats, among them US actresses Anne Hathaway, 32, and Jennifer Lawrence, 24, have been spotted strolling around in flats recently. As one of the best alternatives to painful heels, flats never go out of style as far as trendy sandals go, and this year is no exception. But there are new and creative twists, as always. Cutout flats, classic pointy-toe flats and colorful flat sandals stand out, fashion website fashionisers.com notes. Unlike most high-heeled sandals, flats look chic while still being comfortable to wear.
平底凉鞋一直是许多时尚大咖的最爱， 32岁的美国演员安妮•海瑟薇和24岁的詹妮弗•劳伦斯最近都被拍到穿着平底凉鞋逛街。平底凉鞋是换下痛苦高跟鞋的最佳选择之一。只要是凉鞋流行的年份里，平底凉鞋都不会过时，今年也不例外。不过，和往年一样，今年也有诸多充满创意的新款问世。据时尚网站fashionisers.com介绍，镂空平底鞋、复古平底鱼嘴鞋以及彩色平底凉鞋在今年格外吸睛。与高跟凉鞋不同，平底鞋在保持你的时尚品味的同时还穿着舒适。
Feminine platform sandals
优雅厚底粗跟凉鞋
Platform sandals are known for their elongating effect and the comfort their chunky soles offer. Called one of this season’s hottest shoe styles by Bazaar magazine, these sandals are coming back this season in materials ranging from shimmery and colorful fabric to natural leather. These shoes might look intimidating, but they are actually easy to wear. To enhance your feminine look, Bazaar magazine advises you pair these sandals with pastel floral prints, a ladylike shoulder bag as well as a necklace appropriate to your look.
厚底凉鞋以其增高效果和舒适体验而著称，更是被《时尚芭莎》杂志评为今夏最火的款式之一。今年强势回归的厚底凉鞋面料各异，闪亮彩色的织物面料到自然的皮革面料都在其中。其中的一些款式也许会让人目瞪口呆，但是他们确实都很好穿。为了让你更有女人味，《时尚芭莎》杂志的建议搭配单色印花图案的衣服，女士单肩包以及配合造型的项链。
Versatile block heel sandals
多用复古方根凉鞋
Block heel sandals are huge this season not only because they were spotted in New York Fashion Week but also because stylish celebrities such as US singers Taylor Swift, 25, and Emmy Rossum, 28, favor them. Similar to most flats, block heel sandals are also comfortable because of their squared heels. Even better, they are versatile. US entertainment website hollywoodlife.com suggests girls who want to make a personal statement try to contrast colorful block heels with tailored shorts or jeans. Girls who are looking for a classic look can wear ankle-strap block heel sandals with summer dresses.
复古方根凉鞋也是今夏的大势款。它不仅亮相纽约时装周，也是很多时尚明星的心头爱：25岁的美国女歌手泰勒•斯威夫特，28岁的艾美•罗森都在其中。因为鞋跟呈方形，方根凉鞋和大多数平底鞋一样舒适，甚至比平底鞋更加白搭。美国娱乐网站hollywoodlife.com建议追求个性的女孩试试撞色方根凉鞋与西短裤或是牛仔裤的搭配；喜欢经典款的妹子则可以用绑带方根凉鞋搭配夏日裙装。