The One Thing Olivia Palermo Would Never Wear (and We Can't Blame Her)

last updated 29 August 2016

As a shining beacon of chic, we often turn to Olivia Palermo and her glossy ensembles for inspiration when we want to smarten up, tap the high street for only the most expensive-looking items or learn how to do a print clash with the utmost panache. In short, we pay attention to her every sartorial move and hope that our results would please HRH of fashion.

So we're very satisfied to know that in one instance we are entirely on the same page—Olivia Palermo is "not a fan" of Crocs and/or Birkenstocks in her wardrobe. Sure, she loves a (sophisticated) flat shoe as much as the next stylish girl but these sensible rubbery fellows or the orthopedic slides now favoured by directional hipsters across the globe? Not so much. According to an interview with Red magazine this is the one total no-go for the super star and flip-flops aren't far off either: "I’m not crazy for flip-flops unless you’re at the pool," she says.

In honour of OP's stance on perfectly practical but never plain-ugly shoes, we've rounded up some of the best summer sandals that won't kill your feet... or your cred. Shop them below!

Ganni

Hoshiko Suede Sandals

The comfiest black, heeled sandals we can find.

Dune + Maria Leopard Pony Ankle Strap Mid Heeled Sandals

Dune

Maria Leopard Pony Ankle Strap Mid Heeled Sandals

We all know OP loves a little leo-print.

Tibi

Jack Feather-Embellished Leather Slides

Slides don't have to be masculine.

Miu Miu

Metallic Leather Sandals

These are your party piece.

Banana Republic

Jasmine Heeled Sandals

Nude heels that look way beyond their price tag.Do you agree with Olivia? Let us know in the comments box below.Opening Image: Buzzfoto/Rex/Shutterstock

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Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.