When it comes to summer fashion trends, it's safe to say we've been thoroughly spoiled this season. Having closely studied the runways, taken inspo from our fave celebs' recent looks and perused the high street, we're here to tell you that crochet is back, bubble skirts are a must, football jerseys are a serious vibe following a summer of sport, and boho dresses should be your go-to for both work and play. Oh, and ofc, when it comes to bikinis, it's the tinier the better.
But what of the footwear, you may well wonder? Well, there's no denying the popularity of cowboy boots, especially if you've been lucky enough to bag yourself a ticket to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. However, for days when your calves require a little more ventilation, we're pleased to report an alternative option that's been occupying our TikTok FYP and Instagram feeds in equal measure. Pedis at the ready, because for summer 2024 all the cool girls are wearing square-toe flip flops from Havaianas on their feet.
The Y2K-inspired silhouette was actually debuted last summer, following the brand's epic collab collection with Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira (get the tea here), so if you were quick to invest you'll likely have wasted no time in donning your sandals at the first sign of summer sun. For those less speedy off the mark, there's no such thing as too little too late where this trend is concerned. And there are more colours and finishes to choose from this time around, all in that cult square-shaped sole style. Win win!
From baby pink with glitter straps and funky leopard prints to classic block colours, each pair is endlessly versatile to boot. They're perfect for adding a lil something trendy to your beach look, obvs, but we can imagine rocking them to the office with a waistcoat and tailored shorts co-ord and peeking out from beneath the hems of our wide-leg jeans too.
And the best part? A pair will only set you back about £35 (PSA: the plain styles are even less!). Excuse us while we frantically add every single style to our baskets, before they *completely* sell out. Hot girl summer, here we come.
Havaianas Slim Square
Havaianas Square Glitter
Havaianas Square Logo Metallic
havaianas Square Magic Sequin
Clementina Jackson is Acting Site Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, working across news and features, trends, e-commerce and SEO. She was previously Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health, and Acting Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, where she was named as a PPA 30 Under 30 award winner for her work on size inclusivity. An experienced fashion, travel and luxury lifestyle journalist, Clementina has also written for Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Condé Nast Traveller, Tatler, Red and Italy Segreta.
Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
