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Jennifer Lopez is also a fan of the style.
Last summer, I landed in the South of France after four days of walking around Paris in 95-degree heat—needless to say, I was desperate to hit the beach. I swapped my airport uniform for a swimsuit minutes upon checking into my hotel, but with my coverup buried at the bottom of a stacked suitcase, I decided to ditch my sarong and go au naturel. The glares and sneers that followed my scantily-clad bikini bum to the beach taught me a valuable lesson in French dressing—so believe me, I took notes when Amal Clooney was recently spotted in Saint-Tropez.
Hand-in-hand with husband George en route to lunch, Clooney’s vintage Versace dress was alone a masterclass in what to wear when it’s too damn hot; its leggy mini length and flouncy ruffled hemline being breezy enough to keep cool in the summer heat. But IMO, her peep-toe platform wedges from Jimmy Choo really stole the show, grounding her neon-floral, fête-ready ‘fit with a natural cork sole and versatile upper neutral tone.
8 Amal Clooney-Inspired Shoes:
- CL by Laundry Beaming Cloud Patent Wedge Sandals, $50; amazon.com
- Lifestride Tess Wedge Espadrille Sandals, $49 (Originally $80); amazon.com
- Laicigo Wedge Platform Slide Sandals, $41 (Originally $43); amazon.com
- Clarks Annadel Eirwyn Sandals, $66 (Originally $95); amazon.com
- Coutgo Peep-Toe Espadrille Wedge Heels, $40; amazon.com
- Lifestride Socialite Sandals, $49 (Originally $70); amazon.com
- Bandolino Candra Pumps, $41 (Originally $59); amazon.com
- Dream Pairs Platform Wedge Sandals, $33 (Originally $37); amazon.com
A nude shoe is not only ultra-practical for travel, matching with all of the limited items in your carry-on, but it’s also a hush-hush Hollywood style hack: The understated hue gives off a seamless, elongated effect, making legs look a million miles long. And while you don’t have to opt for heels to lean into the lengthened look—a great pair of comfy flats will also do the trick—adding on a platform wedge like Amal’s really adds some wow-worthy inches.
CL by Laundry Beaming Cloud Patent Wedge Sandals
$50 at Amazon
Lifestride Tess Wedge Espadrille Sandals
Orig. $80 $49 at Amazon
The British barrister is hardly the only A-lister who’s in on this secret. Jennifer Lopez relies on the style time and time again, repeatedly reaching for the same pair of nude peep-toe slingbacks from Elie Saab. Though her iteration is wedge-free—J.Lo’s no stranger to a sky-high heel—she’s worn the summer platforms with jeans, casual dresses, and even on the red carpet, further proving that the chic shoe is the ultimate footwear chameleon.
Whether or not you have a vacation in the South of France on the horizon, this optical illusion shoe is a nonnegotiable for summer. Below, shop nude platform heels inspired by Amal Clooney on Amazon, where many styles are on sale ahead of the retailer’s Prime Day sale on July 16 and 17.
Coutgo Peep-Toe Espadrille Wedge Heels
$40 at Amazon
Laicigo Wedge Platform Slide Sandals
Orig. $43 $41 at Amazon
Clarks Annadel Eirwyn Sandals
Orig. $95 $77 at Amazon