How to Use open-toed in a Sentence

open-toed

adjective
  • The star added a medallion necklace and open-toed pumps.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The look included a slinky dress with open-toed boots and a white purse.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Berry paired the look with black open-toed heels and a multi-strand necklace.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Pair them with open-toed shoes or a shorter top to help your legs look longer.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The top was paired with a sequin pink rara mini skirt and open-toed high heels.
    Emily Rochotte, Redbook, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Fall on the East Coast is clearly not the best time to be investing in open-toed footwear.
    WSJ, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Some may prefer a pair of open-toed slingbacks compared to a closed-toe shoe.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Gerber wore a light gray long-sleeve with a charcoal gray midi slip skirt and white open-toed mules.
    Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
  • At the red carpet the electronic pop singer wore a gray corset gown with open-toed pointed knee high boots.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Unlike the chunky leather shoes that walked the runway, the actor opted for an open-toed nude heel instead.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
  • For an open-toed version that’s breathable for summer, try this Lucky Brand style.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2023
  • Some were stunned by the poster's wardrobe choice—open-toed sandals in Antarctic conditions.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
  • For a cohesive look, Lawrence matched her open-toed heels to the black belt cinching in her waist and added a pair of big, bold sunglasses.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 18 June 2023
  • What to wear and not to wear: Sandals, flip flops, heels, and any kind of open-toed shoes aren’t permitted for safety reasons.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
  • This is ideal for anyone who doesn’t like to wear open-toed shoes, whether because of a strict dress code or the threat of bare skin near dirty city sidewalks.
    Emma Mehl, Glamour, 22 May 2025
  • The ensemble was completed with open-toed shoes and a matching bag.
    Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Just like the Duchess of Sussex, Holmes sported a classic blue button-up shirt, some breezy beige bottoms, and a pair of open-toed sandals for spring.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
  • Dozens of models walked the runway, many sporting knee-high socks and open-toed sandals, knee-length dresses and fur jackets.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Ramon was the only one in a dress and open-toed shoes, opting for an off-the-shoulder yellow mini dress and beige Louboutin heels.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 June 2025
  • The Kyoto sandal has an open-toed silhouette and a comfy cork footbed, like most Birkenstock shoes.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Advertisement There were detailed instructions on what to wear (no open-toed shoes) and how to get there.
    Julia Carmel, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2023
  • This might be because people wear open-toed shoes and flip-flops more frequently during these months, and friction may lead to skin buildup.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Katie Holmes was recently spotted (bravely) sporting the open-toed platform shoes in New York.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2023
  • Presidents Day is the unofficial start to warm-weather style sales, meaning now’s your chance to snag open-toed shoes for spring.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Her hair was pulled into a sleek low-bun and the dress was accented by a dramatic black cape and open-toed, strappy heels.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
  • On the cover, Ryan wears a black hat on the right side of her head, a coordinating dress with white piping, and gold open-toed heels.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The open-toed sandals are made from black satin and feature a strap over the toes.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The Skims mogul paired the look with sheer black stockings and black leather open-toed heels.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Her final touch included a pair of black open-toed pumps.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Yes, open-toed shoes are not allowed on some rides, according to organizers.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025

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