Ack! Flip Flops
I realize that since I do wear sandals, and Birks at that, I probably have no right to complain about flip flops, but here I am doing it.
This is from the NYTimes style section that they do on Wednesdays. If you open the picture in a separate window or tab, you'll get a full size version.
This is the text that's too tiny to read above:
This summer, prep school style is seducing fashion followers of all ages in the traditional form of Bermuda shorts and polo shirts. But the most sought-after accessories of the season are ribbon flip-flops, rubber thongs with grosgrain ribbon straps in stripes and patterns. At A. Tierney, multistripe ribbon in sorbet shades is attached to bright blue, pink and lavender soles ($28 at www.atierney.com). Mella's Preppy Trim collection uses wide ribbons festooned with icons of the country club life: little lobsters, crossed tennis rackets, pineapples ($38 at www.mellausa.com. And J. Crew's entry puts grosgrain straps in stripes and critter patterns on black platforms or flat soles with leather fastenings ($19.50 to $22.50 at www.jcrew.com), all in eye-popping shades to bring out the color in even the palest personalities.
I'm tired of flip flops on people EVERYWHERE. Flip flops are for the beach. They are not appropriate for wearing in the office. I recall a friend of ours telling me that all his office mates wore them and he's seen them trip on them because, of course, they stick to the carpet and then roll up. Amazingly, they don't do this ON THE BEACH or at the poolside, where they belong.
I am also tired of shower sandals. Believe it or not, you still see those out here in the sticks.
Someday soon, I'll complain about flares. I am SO sick of flares.
Posted by nicole at June 08, 2005 09:14 PM