espadrille

noun

es·pa·drille | \ˈe-spə-ˌdril

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Definition of espadrille

: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole

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And when rendered in cork or espadrille, the wedge sandal can feel dated, conjuring the not-a-girl-not-yet-a-woman celebrities of the noughties. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "There’s a New Way to Wear the Wedge, Fashion’s Most Contentious Shoe," 30 Apr. 2018 Get similar styles to Kate’s dress and espadrilles below. — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, "Casual Kate! This Is What Kate Middleton Wears When the Tiara Comes Off," 11 June 2018 A few weeks later, Pippa was spotted at the French Open in Paris wearing a red Ralph Lauren wrap dress, beige espadrilles and a white hat. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Pregnant Pippa Middleton looks summery in frilly frock at Wimbledon," 5 July 2018 Brooke wore a yellow lace midi dress, Kim was in a pink floral dress with espadrilles, Kimberly rocked an orange mini dress and Whitney was in a flowy printed boho day dress. — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE.com, "The Hilton Family Wears Coordinating Outfits to Barron Hilton's St. Barts Wedding," 4 June 2018 Pippa has been living in breezy dresses, from designers like J.Crew, and can't stop wearing her wedge espadrilles. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Pippa Middleton Wears Blue for Prince Louis' Christening," 9 July 2018 Her accessories added fitting summery touches, including Penelope Chilvers lace-up espadrilles, a Jess Collett panama hat, Chanel sunglasses, and a J.Crew basket clutch. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Pregnant Pippa Middleton Wears the Prettiest White Sundress to Wimbledon," 5 July 2018 Can't Leave Home Without A breezy dress in nautical colors, espadrilles and chic sunnies take you from touring the town to dinner along the water. — Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, "This East Coast Getaway Is the Perfect Alternative to The Hamptons," 26 June 2018 The expectant mama has worn her share of breezy dresses, platform espadrilles, and, now, a jumpsuit. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Pippa Middleton Traded in Her Maternity Dresses for This Fancy Jumpsuit," 19 June 2018

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