Platform Flip-Flops: The Retro Summer Shoes Making a Comeback

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Chunky flip-flops are becoming high-fashion, whether they are hitting the streets or the beaches

They stomped their way around the early 2000s boardwalks, featured in all montages in teen movies, and now, bam, platform flip-flops have become official again. According to Vogue, one of this summer season’s most anticipated trends is the full-fledged revival of the beach basic that was completely reinvented in the form of a bold, fashion-forward staple, the chunky thong sandal, seen on runways at Coach to ERL alike.

However, this time they are not only pool-related.

The Reason Platform Flip-Flops Are Back

Living in a time when fashion does that all the time, getting this dated silhouette back in motion was not unexpected. But in the version of 2025, there is a bit of adult shine:

Neater soles, finer platforms

Matte or jelly on behalf of weak rubber

Fashion-house styling, such as fasteners, markings, or sparse design.n These products are classified both as fashion products and as sportswear

There are no traditional-dad-to-me Old Navy sneakers, more subtle, please-just-a-bit-ironically-cool-of-a-casual style.

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Now, How to Make Platform Flip-Flops

Simple dress, Minimalist Slip

The rough bottom is the piece to add a contrast to the airy lightness of a maxi or midi slip dress, so that one can easily get dinner and then go to the beach. Add mega sunnies and name it Euro summer.

Having Tailored Shorts + a Tank

An unassuming touch of surprise to a polish. Knee pants, Bermuda shorts, and a form-fitting ribbed tank are laid down casually yet astutely in platform thongs.

By our Boho Pieces

Crochet sets, ruffles, minis, or scarf skirts? Platform flip-flops offer the ideal Y2K-goes-hippie mix-especially in neutral colors or vintage colors such as yellow butter or pastel green mint.

Against a pair of Wide Legs or Parachute Pants

With baggy bottoms, black platform flips, and a baby tee, get a downtown look that is the model of good taste. To cap it all, include a tote or a baguette bag.

My Choices: Best Matches to Buy

The sleek, durable, and versatile retro platforms by Coach

The puffy flip-flops made by ERL -gauche and surf-driven

HM /Zara staples div

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Jelly versions of Melissa, waterproof, colourful, and ecological

Final Takeaway

Crisp Comfort-Cool Flip-flops Platform flip-flops are the must-have comfortable sandals of this season and make every vacation fit or a lazy day outfit. Do it dramatic and big or sleek and small, these retro sandals are ready to have their second performance.

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