Slingback shoe: the touch of elegance and comfort your look needed

It seems that reinterpretations are here to stay when it comes to fashion. After the high-waisted pants, fanny packs and other accessories straight from the golden age, it’s time for slingbacks to return, in a revamped way, totally modernized, to give a hint of elegance to looks with a highly feminine proposal.

Fever in the 1990s, the slingback consists of a shoe closed in the front with a strap on the heel. And what modernized the conceptual model was precisely its aspects: “The traditional piece would have a low heel with a variation of block or thin heels, but as we are talking about trends, we can say that anything goes when it comes to reinterpretations. Some stores are already selling models of super high heels, as well as slim sneakers”, explains fashion consultant Helena Villar, who also states that their versatility provides different combinations of looks, for all types of occasions, as we will see below:

slingback with jeans

The slingback is, without a doubt, a wildcard model for different styles, and it would be no different with jeans. For Helena, combining it with other redesigned pieces offers a totally authentic result, such as high-waisted pants or mom jeans: “In times of reliving the 1980s and 1990s, uniting references from different eras in the same look results in an incredible composition!”.

Slingback with tailoring

For formal costumes with a tailored cut, the suggestion is to include more modern, colorful or textured models, to make the look more relaxed: “I would avoid a classic model only if the intention is precisely to escape the traditional”, explains the professional. You can dare a little even in a corporate look, right?

Slingback with flowy pants

In the case of the famous “loose” pants, the idea is to think about the proportion! Consultant’s tip: “Flowy pants go with the shortest hems, leaving the shoe and ankle exposed, perfect for wearing with slingbacks. For pantaloons that cover the shoe, I prefer mules/clogs, preferably with an opening in the front, showing a little more of the foot. It gives a feeling of ‘breathing’ in pants like this, with a lot of fabric covering the legs”.

slingback with skirt

For this proposal, Helena reinforces the same proposal suggested for the jeans, giving a more vintage touch to the composition, but in a subtle way, and not thematic. For this, invest in midi models, jeans, pencils and pleats with modernized slingbacks. It’s going to be a blast!

slingback with shorts

Regardless if the fabric of the shorts is denim, leather or tailored, the professional’s suggestion is a low slingback model for this type of composition, since, in addition to being comfortable, they also bring a perfect proportion to the look. Then just invest in a very stylish top to do justice to the proposal.

slingback with dress

There is a range of possibilities when we talk about dresses combined with slingbacks. Rounds or tubes, light or heavy fabrics… no matter the model, the trend will fit masterfully into the composition. It is also here that you will have the freedom to invest in a low or high heel, thin or thick, comfortable or daring… , among other factors), and what the occasion calls for.

8 slingback shoes to complete your look

Choose a modelinho to call yours and guarantee the piece without leaving home:

Where to buy

1. Scarpin Slingback at Corello
2. Beige Slingback Scarpin, at Dafiti
3. Flat Tresse Slingback, at Schutz
4. Peep Toe Slingback Bow Tie, on Corello
5. Slingback with pointed beak, in Amaro
6. Vizzano black slingback, at Kanui
7. Oxford Flat Slingback, on Amaro
8. Silver Oxford Slingback, at Schutz

It will be difficult to choose just one!

More looks with Slingback

See some fashionistas proposals with the footwear that promises to be a fever these days:

Chanel’s two-tone model brought back this 1990s trend

And it was Karl Lagerfeld who was responsible for revamping the play

The slingback is a sure-footed shoe for those looking for comfort without losing authenticity.

And it goes well with everything from modern distressed jeans…

… Even a super feminine flowy dress

If you want a wild piece that matches all colors, go nude!

But a good colored heel also gives the look another life.

The slingback combined with shorter pants will help elongate the silhouette.

The thin-heeled version, on the other hand, gives the one valued in the curves

The truth is that even a casual black dress looks anything but basic with the slingback.

Hard not to love a total white look with a pink suede slingback

That double on the bar to enhance the footwear

Following the feminine style of the gypsy blouse

Slingbacks look amazing with skirts made in any type of fabric

The truth is that this trend makes any look elegant, from casual to formal.

Finally, Helena gives a very important tip about the health of the feet: “Because it is a shoe that shows the heel, it is essential to redouble the care in relation to this region, keeping them always hydrated to avoid drying”. Take advantage of this valuable advice and check out this post on foot hydration.