Summer is well and truly here and what better way to embrace the season than with a new pair of sandals? With so many different options filling the stores, knowing what to choose – and how to wear it – is no easy feat.

For those colder mornings, try open-toe sling-back sandals with a cute pair of socks and jeans, and on those unbearably hot days turn to slides and mules with a bright dress or skirt. Don’t be afraid to show some flair with tassle embellishments and bold metallics, or add texture to your look with sandals in eye-catching fabrics of velvet and suede.

Stand out this summer with our sandal inspiration below.

Summer means long days, sunshine and bursts of colour – but with New Zealand’s indecisive weather it can also mean cooler days where your go-to summer outfit won’t suffice.

Enter, the maxi dress. Providing more coverage than your standard dress but with enough breeze and flow to translate from hot-to-warm and back again, the maxi is a must-have summer item. Wear it in a block colour with embroidered sandals, or opt for a patterned piece in the hottest trends of the season – gingham, floral, polkadot and botanical.

View some of our favourite maxi dresses right now in the gallery below.