sandals · tan
What to Wear with Tan Sandals
Tan sandals go best with white, navy or black tops, and black, navy or white bottoms. Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and white always sit well together.
Outfits
Ways to wear tan sandals
Different ways to wear tan sandals: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Casual · Layered
Casual · Layered
Casual · All-neutral
Casual · Layered
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Tops
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and white always sit well together.
- navy · Tan against navy gives strong contrast and a relaxed, warm-weather feel.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and black always sit well together.
Bottoms
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and black always sit well together.
- navy · Tan against navy gives strong contrast and a relaxed, warm-weather feel.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and white always sit well together.
Jackets and coats
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and black always sit well together.
- brown · Tan and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
- navy · Tan against navy gives strong contrast and a relaxed, warm-weather feel.
The piece
How to choose and wear sandals
Open summer shoes, flat or low. Made for heat and relaxed outfits.
How to choose
- Leather straps that don't cut in.
- Tan and black leather are the most versatile.
- A padded footbed if you walk a lot.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sandals with socks.
- ✕Sporty sandals with smart outfits.
- ✕Unkempt feet.
Care: Wipe leather, let it dry naturally.
In a capsule: Summer capsule only.
The details
With trousers and material
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- With trousers
- Cropped trousers, shorts, midi and maxi skirts, dresses: anything that shows the ankle.
- Material
- A warm-weather piece: linen, cotton and light blends, with open or light shoes.
Avoid
What not to wear with tan sandals
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Tan sandals: quick answers
What colour tops go with tan sandals?
The best top colours to wear with tan sandals are white, navy and black. Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and white always sit well together. Cream, olive, brown and green also work. Be careful with camel: tan and camel are close in depth; add a darker or lighter piece to separate them.
What colour bottoms go with tan sandals?
The best bottom colours to wear with tan sandals are black, navy and white. Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and black always sit well together. Olive, denim blue, cream and sage also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with tan sandals?
The best jacket colours to wear with tan sandals are black, brown and navy. Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and black always sit well together. Olive, denim blue, dark brown and burgundy also work. Be careful with beige and khaki: a trench coat is dressier than sandals, so the pairing only works in a deliberately mixed outfit. Colour-wise it works: tan and beige are close in depth; add a darker or lighter piece to separate them.
Can you wear tan sandals to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is navy cardigan, white linen pants, tan sandals. Two neutrals with clear contrast: tan and white always sit well together.
When should you wear tan sandals?
Tan sandals work in spring and summer.
How should sandals fit?
Cropped trousers, shorts, midi and maxi skirts, dresses: anything that shows the ankle.
What are the most common mistakes with sandals?
Sandals with socks; Sporty sandals with smart outfits; Unkempt feet.
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