Wedges are in many ways the perfect shoes. Some are bold, others understated, but most are holiday friendly. It’s a comfortable way of always looking ultra chic – whether you’re cruising the Po River in Italy or exploring the French patisseries. You could even pull off a Safari at a national park in South Africa with a trusty pair.
So why not explore wedges? We’ve got a pair to match every occasion. Here are the best summer wedges for 2013.
1. All aboard
Your style compass will point due north in these top,nautical inspired picks.
Left to right: Nine West £59.00, Coggles £55.00, Missguided £22.39
Tip: Keep up the look with a crisp, white shirt dress
2. Floral fantasy
Embrace summer with blooming buds in your step.
Left to right: Marc Jacobs £156.23, New Look £8.00, Ravel Louise £48.00
Tip: Look summer chic by combining your wedges with a fun pair of dungarees.
3. Luxe Leather
If you’re looking for glamour with an edge, these are the perfect shoes for you.
Left to right: Missguided £35.99, New Look £44.99, Topshop £75.00
Tip: Create a elegant ensemble with a slim romper.
4. Sparkle in your step
Feel like royalty by blinging up your platforms in one of these fantastic pairs.
Left to right: New Look £30.00, Topshop £75.00, Ravel Kendra £37.50
Tip: Pair with a little black dress for a night out.
5. Party Animal
Show off your wild side with a classy printed shoe.
Left to right: Simply Be £65.00, New Look £40.00, Dolce & Gabbana £219.00
Tip: Dare to wear your animal print with a simple Michael Kors leather dress.
6. Flirty & Feminine
Pull off a perfectly polished look with our beautifully understated picks.
Left to right: House of Fraser £98.00, Topshop £40.00, New Look £10.00
Tip: Combine a classic pencil skirt with a quirky peter pan collar blouse
7. Shock wave
Let your feet do the talking with these loud, but spectacular shoes.
Left to right: Simply Be £25.00, New Look £29.99, Missguided £35.99
Tip: Try with a pair of high-waisted jeans and a cheeky crop top
8. Weird but wonderful
Strange doesn’t always need to be shocking. These wedges are great for making a statement.
Left to right: New Look £20.00, Bank Fashion £32.00, Topshop £95.00
Tip: Keep the rest of the outfit simple with something like a belted skater dress.
9. Sweet harmony
Transform into a rock n roll goddess in our edgier options. Spiked and sexy
Left to right: New Look £45.00, AX Paris £27.99, New Look £20.00
Tip: Dare to wear them with laced leggings, an over-sized tee and cropped leather jacket.
10. Fashion boot camp
The wedged trainer has certainly taken the fashion world by storm. Perfect for creating sporty sophistication.
Left to right: Kurt Geiger £110.00, Topshop £45.00, Nike £215.00
Tip: Try with trousers and a simple roll sleeve tee.
There’s never been as good a time as now to paint your toenails neon, slip on a pair of wedges and paint the town bright red. Tweet us with your favourite wedge.