Summer sandals to wear based on your star sign: The trending shoes that best match your personality type

With so many summer sandal trends to choose from this season, deciding which style to invest in can feel a tad overwhelming. The heeled flip flop has emerged as a clear frontrunner alongside runway-approved rope sandals, but a number of retro styles from wedges to gladiator sandals are also making their mark, adorning the feet of the uber-chic street style set. So, why not let the stars pick for you?

Yep, the key to finding your perfect sandals could be as simple as turning to your horoscope to see what aligns best with you and your personality. Obvs, you can try any trend that catches your eye, but allowing the stars to guide you in a certain direction could be just what you need for a wardrobe refresh and a style revamp that feels truly *you*. After all, if your compatibility with people is determined by your zodiac, maybe, just maybe, your compatibility with certain clothing and footwear designs could be confirmed in the same way.

(March 21 to April 19)

Summer sandal trend: Heeled flip flops

One of this season's most controversial trends, a heeled flip flop calls on self-confident Aries to pull off. Boldly strutting into any room they walk into, accompanied by the clip-clopping of their fancy footwear, their fire-starter attitude is well matched.

(April 20 to May 20)

Summer sandal trend: Dad sandals

Stable and grounded, Tauruses can't go wrong with a practical Dad sandal velcro strapped to their feet. Enjoying comfort, they'll thrive in these shoes that will take them far and wide with no blisters to show for it.

(May 21 to June 20)

Summer sandal trend: Toe ring sandals

Geminis are adaptable and curious, making the niche toe ring trend the perfect sandals for them this summer. Outgoing personalities, they won't baulk at having their tootsies out and on full display in this style that puts your piggies front and centre.

(June 21 to July 22)

Summer sandal trend: slip-on sandals

Loyal Cancerians tend to pick a style and stick with it, like a versatile slide that works with just about any outfit. Easy to slip on and off, this shoe is well suited to this star sign's homebody nature. Coming in a myriad of different design options far beyond simple black leather iterations – think multi-strap, embellished, in every colour of the rainbow, plus designer styles too with Hermès' iconic leather sandal – Cancers can easily tap into their creativity through their footwear, too.

(July 23 to August 22)

Summer sandal trend: Wedge sandals

Wedge sandals are back in a *big* way this summer, but that doesn't change the fact they take a Leo's confidence to wear – especially if you suffer from 2000s fashion PTSD. Leaders of the pack, it's likely this star sign was first on the trend in Chloé's platform wedges.

(August 23 to September 22)

Summer sandal trend: Raffia sandals

This Earth sign will appreciate the natural fibres of woven sandals. Precisely woven together to craft beautiful designs, these sandals speak to Virgo's detail-oriented nature. Modest and humble people, they're not interested in flashy footwear. Rather, polished simplicity that befits a perfectionist.

(September 23 to October 22)

Summer sandal trend: Jelly sandals

There's nothing more charming than the nostalgia of jelly shoes, a shared trait with Libra. From their squishy texture to the subtle sparkle, they're a fun shoe that easily speaks to Libras' good sense of humour.

(October 23 to November 21)

Summer sandal trend: Heeled mules

Coming in a variety of heel heights, in spindly stiletto styles or more sturdy block heels, heeled mules are a classic design that pack plenty of punch. Which other star sign would be brave or determined enough to tackle the day relying on the little support and security offered by a single strap to keep their footwear on? Scorpios match that level of mystery and intensity.

(November 22 to December 21)

Summer sandal trend: Gladiator sandals

Gladiator sandals are proving to be a divisive trend after reigning supreme in the noughties, but if anyone is bold enough to pull them off, it's the adventurous Sagittarius. Most associated with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, or perhaps Sienna Miller at Glastonbury, this shoe effortlessly taps into the boho revival that goes hand-in-hand with free-spirited Sags.

(December 22 to January 19)

Summer sandal trend: Fisherman sandals

Sure, this sign is symbolised by the goat, but some zodiacs actually depict Capricorn as a fish-tailed goat. The fisherman sandal gives the subtlest of nods to this water connection, while best worn firmly on the safety of land. Practical and supportive, there's just enough style in this shoe without alienating the wearer's no-nonsense energy.

(January 20 to February 18)

Summer sandal trend: Clog sandals

Aquarius folk are known for being innovative thinkers who err on the side of eccentric, and what better shoe represents this independent, rebellious bunch than a clog sandal? Perched upon a solid wooden block-heel base, there's no other summer sandal that's quite like it.

(February 19 to March 20)

Summer sandal trend: Rope sandals

Rope sandals have a nautical feel that's well-suited for this water sign. Available in an array of different coloured ropes, some even feature charms adorning the knotted loops, allowing artistic Pisces to really inject a sense of their personality into their look and express themselves through their footwear.

Alexandria Dale

Digital Fashion Writer

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!