Espadrille wedges are the latest it trend for Spring/Summer! Now if you’re not a fashion superstar, or even if you are, you may have some questions about what this trend is exactly. What is an espadrille? An espadrille is a type of shoe that has a woven rope design along the bottom part of the shoe right above the sole. This type of shoe comes in many different styles including wedges, flats, boat shoes, and loafers. Got it! So, what is a wedge then? A wedge is a type of shoe in which the heel is raised by a material that starts out thick towards the back and thins out as it gets closer to the toe. The “wedge” is commonly made out of a cork or wood material. Combine the wedge silhouette with the espadrille material and you get an… Espadrille wedge!

In the above set, I featured a tan and gold-tone Banana Republic espadrille wedge sandal. I love wedges because they offer you height as a heel would, but the thickness of the heel gives you more support. This makes for a more comfortable and functional shoe! The woven rope look of the espadrille is perfect for any warm weather look. I paired these wedges with a pale yellow and taupe chiffon and satin colorblock top, a bold print Giambattista Valli pencil skirt, and a mocha leather zipped peplum jacket. I really like this look because it’s bold and different, yet still so chic. I accessorized with a black Sole Society crossbody bag and jewelry from Banana Republic– crystal chandelier earrings and caged leather bangle.

Do you like espadrille wedges? What’s your favorite way to style them?