Only Jennifer Lawrence could pull off these "ugly" summer sandals and make them look stylish during a heatwave.

      There’s a well-known saying that advises you to dress for the job you aspire to, rather than the one you currently hold. However, with the temperatures in London reaching the 30s, I’m taking a different approach by dressing for the weather I desire instead of the current conditions. Doing anything these days feels like a genuine effort, particularly when it comes to assembling a stylish yet cool outfit. Yet, as I gaze into the abyss of my wardrobe, grappling with a mini existential crisis about all my previous purchases, Jennifer Lawrence effortlessly strolls through New York in the ideal summer outfit for a heatwave.

      For her recent outing, the actress relied on a few trusted basics, demonstrating that creating a summery look doesn’t require reinventing the wheel (this analogy is apt since she spent a good portion of the day riding a bike). As she navigated the streets, she donned a light oversized striped shirt from La Ligne, a pair of crepe trousers, and a set of summer shoes that elicit strong opinions.

      To know Jennifer Lawrence is to recognize that she typically incorporates one quirky or surprising aspect into her outfits. In this instance, she passed on the trendy summer footwear options, which are typically jelly sandals or sleek flip-flops, opting instead for her favorite pair. The shoes in question are chunky suede slides from the luxury French brand Pierre Hardy. They feature a silver buckle that adds a hint of Western style, despite her only traversing the urban landscape of Manhattan. (As the saying goes, save a horse, ride a Citi Bike.) This marks the third sighting of Lawrence in these flats, indicating they are either her go-to shoes, the kind you keep by the door for emergencies or quick errands, or she’s on a mission to revitalize this once-criticized style. These chunky sandals have garnered a reputation for being somewhat outdated, with some unkind observers labeling them as unattractive and orthopedic. Nonetheless, given that Lawrence frequently chooses them, I’m inclined to believe there’s more to this pair than it initially appears. And with the temperatures continuing to rise, I’m open to trying anything that is both easy to wear and functional.

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