If you asked me to wear my ankle strap sandals with long pants six months ago, I'd say, "Hell no! Why would I ever do that?" If I've got a really sweet pair of shoes to show off, I want to style them with a leggy miniskirt or midi, so that my footwear's on full display. But Emily Ratajkowski and Kylie Jenner are essentially sending me the same message: "Think again, Sar!"
Emily wrapped her strappy stilettos around the hem of her trousers at the start of Fashion Week [1], and Kylie implemented the trick with jeans on a trip to Nobu over the Summer. Fast forward to NYFW Day 1, and the trend's already taking over the streets [2]. You can work it whether your shoes have buckles or wiry ties, and any slacks that pool to the floor are fair game.
Now I'm all like, "OK, let me search for close-toed heels with extra rope for wrapping." But I'm also considering keeping my ankle strap sandals in rotation just a little longer. Ahead, read over some tips for bringing the look alive, and then enjoy some combinations I dreamed up. I may or may not be standing by with my credit card, ready to purchase pieces that will help me master the hack.
Emily Ratajkowski in New York City
Emily wore her strappy stilettos [4] over suit pants with a duster-length blazer jacket ahead of New York Fashion Week.
Kylie Jenner at Nobu
Kylie was spotted having dinner at Nobu with Scott Disick and Sofia Richie in mid-August. She styled her feathered top with ripped jeans and strappy shoes.
Street Style Trend: Ankle Strap Shoes and Pants
Break up the look with a long dress and blazer.
Street Style Trend: Ankle Strap Shoes and Pants
Go bold with your colours and tie up your golden sweats.
Street Style Trend: Ankle Strap Shoes and Pants
Wear all black with wiry leather sandals.
Street Style Trend: Ankle Strap Shoes and Pants
Contrast sky blue trousers with strappy toe-loop sandals.
Street Style Trend: Ankle Strap Shoes and Pants
Accent a jumpsuit with a strappy white heel cinched around your pant leg.
Street Style Trend: Ankle Strap Shoes and Pants
Try leather trousers and leather sandals to elongate your legs, if that's what you're going for.
Shop the Trend: Pants + Ankle Strap Shoes
Zara Pants With Darts [5] ($70) + Bottega Veneta Dream Knotted Leather Sandals [6] ($870)
Shop the Trend: Pants + Ankle Strap Shoes
Diane von Furstenberg Flared Trousers [7] ($348) + Gianvito Rossi Cassandra Buckle Strappy Heel [8] ($383, originally $1,195)
Shop the Trend: Pants + Ankle Strap Shoes
Topshop Light Blue Satin Ovoid Trousers [9] ($95) + COS Heeled Strappy Sandals [10] ($175)