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May 26, 2026

Today: Very pretty slingback sandals. Plus …

Our new favorite pair of sandals

A closeup of a person wearing the The Sézane Natacha Low Sandals in woven brown.
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These woven slingbacks — the newest addition in our guide to the best sandals — won points with our testers for their “French-girl-cool vibes.” They feel dressier than the average sandal (we “oohed” and “aahed” over their slim shape and delicate braided straps), but they’re pretty versatile, too. We like wearing them with long slip dresses, straight leg jeans, and linen pants — nice enough for a date but still casual enough for a relaxed outing.

“I’m surprised at how often I’ve reached for them”→

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Plus: A perfect purse — and more lovely gifts we’ve received lately

The Sculpted Metal Wristlet Bag from Madewell that's crafted from woven raffia and suede.
Madewell

A dear friend recently gifted newsletters editor Brittney Ho a very chic purse, which she says has become the perfect take-anywhere bag. And she adds: “It’s roomy enough to carry all my stuff without any bulging lumps.” She got it in leather, but if you’re after something with summery vibes, won’t you join the rest of us in eyeing the pretty straw version?

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A white Brooklyn Bedding Premium Shredded Foam Pillow with a light blue stitched geometric pattern, resting on an orange background.
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One last thing: Jelly shoes are back, baby

Jelly flip flops in the color green from Ancient Greek Sandals.
Ancient Greek Sandals

In a recent edition of our newsletter The Gift, editor Hannah Morrill waxed poetic about things that embody “I’m getting out of town” energy — even when you’re not actually headed on vacation. A standout? These very charming kelly green jelly shoes. Fabulous.

Plus, handblown juice glasses→

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