The Elevated Flip-Flop Era Is Upon Us

Sun's out, dogs' out, am I right?

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. May 10, 2025 Welcome to Cosmo's new and improved shopping newsletter. I'm Meg Uy, a shopping editor here at Cosmo, and this is Let's Talk Shop—aka my tiny corner of the internet, where I share my favorite finds and current obsessions. If you've been subscribed for a while, things might look a bit different, but here's what you can look forward to: As an editor who tests products for a living, I'll be giving you the raw, unfiltered scoop on what's trending, what's worth buying, and what actually makes it into my cart. You'll also get a peek at my personal outfit snaps along the way. Today, I have for you The Download—a recurring series where we discuss a trend that's been consuming my every waking thought (or at least my FYP). ELEVATED FLIP-FLOPS WILL BE MY ENTIRE PERSONALITY THIS SUMMER There are flip-flops and then there are flip-flops, okay? Getty Images Don't get it twisted, flip-flops have never fallen off the style map. If anything, they're one of the few shoes that have truly stood the test of time in the ever-shifting fashion world. (And that's no small feat, considering that micro-trends come and go by the week.) But here's the thing: The thong sandals you used to know have leveled up. I'm not talking about those flimsy rubber pairs you grabbed last minute before a beach trip that'll literally poof and become dust after the third wear. These days, flip-flops are elevated, refined, and actually worth building an outfit around. Ferragamo and Etro And dare I say it? In 2025, they will be the summer shoe. We saw them on the Etro and Ferragamo spring/summer '25 runways. Then they popped up paired with tailored trousers and maxi dresses in street style roundups, and, worth noting, Kylie Jenner even wore a pair at Coachella last month. In this new era, flip-flops have serious range, from sleek kitten heels to sculptural wedges, luxe leather, chunky platforms, beaded embellishments, square-toe silhouettes, and woven and raffia textures. The list goes on!  Sophie Sahara So whatever you thought about the footwear before, it's time to open your mind. And if you've been rooting for their come-up all along? Keep that energy, bestie. Because as a shopping editor who scrolls through a lot of shoe trends, I'm calling it: From now until September, the toes will be out, the pedi will be fresh, and the flippie-floppies will be serving way more than poolside vibes—that's for damn sure. Flip-Flops I Love <3  CouieCuies Flip Flop Kitten Heels $37.49 AT AMAZON Reformation Jessie Thong Sandals $128 AT REFORMATION Dolce Vita Judy Sandals Bone Leather $120 AT DOLCE VITA Steve Madden Allies Sandals $90 AT REVOLVE Yellhum Store Thong Wedge Sandals $45 AT AMAZON LPA Mother Pearl Sandals $158 AT REVOLVE  MEG'S HOT TAKES Coca-Cola has taste, Diet Coke has...disappointment. Ying Chen/Getty Images Public make-outs? Need more of that energy. Sorry, enough with the celebrity beauty brands already.  Marvel movies are all spectacle, no substance. READ THIS TOO: Hold Up, Amazon Has the Cutest Summer Dresses I've Ever Seen I Fear It's My Responsibility to Tell You That the Coach Outlet Is Overflowing With Hidden Gems Ditch the Florals: Fruity Perfumes Are Trending for Summer—Our Editors Swear By These 15 Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Cosmopolitan is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779