How to Use slingback in a Sentence
slingback
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The slingback style is easy to slip on and off while the pointy toe keeps it on trend.
—Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022
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Add some boots or slingback heels, then go enjoy all your fall events in style.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2023
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City lights, a pink chiffon dress and a pair of silver slingback shoes.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2021
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Some may prefer a pair of open-toed slingbacks compared to a closed-toe shoe.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
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There are mules and slingbacks with wearable heels that will last the night on the dancefloor.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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The singer paired the look with knee-length black socks, black slingback heels and black sunglasses.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
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Wear it with some black tights and slingbacks for an unforgettable look.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2024
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Switch to vintage pleated trousers and a linen top with slingback kitten heels.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Down below, try jeans and white sneakers or a midi-skirt and slingback heels.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
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Style them for work or happy hour by slipping on a pair of high heels or polished slingbacks.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 4 June 2025
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Pair this dress with slingback pumps or knee-high boots for an evening holiday party.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2023
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The adjustable slingback strap makes this design easy to wear and keeps them in place throughout the day.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
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Pair them with sneakers for all-day adventures or dress them up with slingback pumps for an evening out.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
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The upper thins out into a slender strap that wraps around the ankle in a slingback style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Try a blazer and slingback heels for a dinner date; go with a denim shirt and suede boots for drinks with friends.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2024
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Kravitz coordinated the look with a pair of raven slingback pumps in satin crepe.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Aug. 2024
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The slingback style is easy to put on in the mornings since there are no buttons or clasps to finagle with.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
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Richie wore her hair in her signature slicked back bun with chunky hoop earrings and pointed-toe slingback heels.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2024
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Among our favorite slingback heels is this sleek, faux-leather pair from Sam Edelman.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2025
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Watts let the outré dress do most of the talking, finishing her look with a pair of white pointy-toe slingbacks.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
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Skip the stinky socks and opt for sandals like these Havaianas slides or these slingback flats, which are open at the heel.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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Gomez paired the look with white slingback heels and a few rings, including her 8-carat engagement ring.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
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The shearling slingback sandals have long been a celebrity favorite, even in the hot summer months.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2022
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Stella Lucia wears a dress, tights, and slingbacks from Miu Miu.
—ELLE, 3 Aug. 2023
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On the accessories front, too, the royal was a fan of the brand’s classic flap bag and monochrome slingback pumps.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2022
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Black oval shades, a Chanel belt and the fashion house’s iconic slingback pumps completed her look.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
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The black satin skirt fell to just above Kendall's ankles, showing off a sliver of sheer black tights and a pair of slingback heels.
—Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 19 Dec. 2022
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These slide-on fuzzy slippers are like a cross between a sandal and a slipper and have a slingback to help keep the slipper in place.
—Jamie Ueda, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2020
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On sale for just $40, these Nine West slingbacks are very similar to my go-to pair.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop more cropped jackets, breezy skirts, tote bags, and slingback loafers inspired by Naomi Watts now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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