espadrille

noun es·pa·drille \ ˈe-spə-ˌdril \

|Updated on: 9 Aug 2018

Definition of espadrille

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

Recent Examples of espadrille from the Web

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
Resin Color-Block Hoop Earrings, $99 (orig. $168); toryburch.com Floral Wrap Dress Rock this wrap dress with sneakers on the weekend, a blazer and heels to the office or lace-up espadrilles for a night out…the possibilities are endless!

— kami phillips, PEOPLE.com, "Here's How to Score Up to 40 Percent Off at Tory Burch's Summer Sale," 30 May 2018
For a visit to the Spanish Technical Cooperation Office yesterday, Her Majesty swapped out her recent feminine look—a floral-print jumpsuit and espadrille wedges—for a more muted option in head-to-toe blush.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Queen Letizia of Spain Shows the Softer Side of the Power Suit," 23 May 2018

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