THE COMEBACK OF THE CLOG THIS SUMMER

Photographic credit to this website.

Instead of heading to the Netherlands any time soon, you can grab the shoe staple trend of the summer, which has been slipped out of its cultural history and into our wardrobe.

Unlike the traditional clog (as seen on the left), this season's favourite shoe comes in more modest colours, and in a range of materials from suede to synthetic material, which are (thankfully) more comfortable than the classic souvenir.

As of yesterday, I received my precious purchase in the post; I am now a proud owner of this bold statement that has risen from the 1970s, which has been mixed with modern style to produce a pair of two-part leather clogs with a chunky four inch wooden platform and heel.

After unwrapping the god-like delight, a ritual that occurs after every purchase of a clothing item proceeded swiftly - matching up this new item to my current wardrobe gives me a sense of excitement for when I will get the chance to wear it/them.

These outrageously iconic shoes give vibrant attitude to even the simplest of dresses and outfits. I specifically searched for a shoe with a closed toe so that I could integrate the shoes with both winter and summer. With a closed toe, I can surely wear these clogs with a pair of funky socks or woollen tights when the cold weather seeps back into our British so-called summertime.

With the use of the magical internet and Topshop online, I ordered myself some cultural and artistic socks alongside the leather clogs, with the aim of pursuing this delectable vision.

Where From and for How Much?

The Leather Wooden Clogs are from Topshop, and so are the Hot Sox which feature girl with the pearl earrings.

By coincidence, both items have links to the Netherlands; Girl with a Pearl Earring was painted by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer whereas the clog originates from several different countries, including Holland.

You can read more about the playful Hot Sox here!

THE CLOGS are incredibly comfortable but I'm still getting to grips with the smooth frictionless bottoms (how ironic). The thick heel and platform provide perfect stability when walking and the leather is simply gorgeous and timeless. The clogs shall go perfect with this season's crush on all things denim and 70s for a vintage take on daytime style, or you could pair them with simple bohemian-styled blouses with flared jeans. For a chic night-time outfit, wear the clogs with rich fabrics like silk and satin or retro-patterned clothing like a shift dress.

Check back soon on my blog for a post with guidance on how to style clogs!

Thank you for reading,

Love Grace x