How to wear ‘slippers’ to the office!

Photo: Showbit

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Between the erratic hot and rainy weather we have here in Singapore and our love of comfort, it’s no wonder that when given the choice, many Singaporeans would opt to wear our oh-so comfy flip-flops; the famous “slippers” in Singapore parlance. In fact, I’ve seen many a colleague come into the office wearing cute pumps, only to change into slippers at her desk.

The good news is that slides can look as luxe as your office heels and feel as comfy as your trusty flip-flops. Here are nine pairs of slides that you won’t have to change out of when you're in the office.

If you like this story, check out 5 pairs of comfortable shoes that will take you through the entire day and 10 comfortable pyjama shirts that look professional enough for the office.

Textured slides

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GET TEXTURED

Slides that are textured tend to look a lot less cheap and a lot more chic. Whether you're talking about velvet, suede, leather or satin, visually interesting and unique textures will luxe up your slides and make them look a lot more office-appropriate. Jewel tones work best with velvet slides, while neutrals like camel and black are perfect for suede. Photo: Showbit

 

Alexander Wang honeycomb mesh shoes, $220, from The Outnet

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GET TEXTURED

Slides that are textured tend to look a lot less cheap and a lot more chic. Whether it’s velvet, suede, leather or satin, unique textures will luxe-up your slides and look a lot more office appropriate. Jewel tones work best with velvet slides, while neutrals like camel and black are perfect for suede!

 

No. 21 knotted satin sandals, $307, form Net-a-Porter

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GET TEXTURED

Slides that are textured tend to look a lot less cheap and a lot more chic. Whether it’s velvet, suede, leather or satin, unique textures will luxe-up your slides and look a lot more office appropriate. Jewel tones work best with velvet slides, while neutrals like camel and black are perfect for suede!

 

Rubi willow slides, $17.70, from Zalora

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GET TEXTURED

Slides that are textured tend to look a lot less cheap and a lot more chic. Whether it’s velvet, suede, leather or satin, unique textures will luxe-up your slides and look a lot more office appropriate. Jewel tones work best with velvet slides, while neutrals like camel and black are perfect for suede!

 

Metallic slides

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GO METALLIC

2016 saw a revival of the metallic trend, and you can still carry that into 2017 with style. Metallic slides are a wonderful way around looking luxe without having too many embellishments or fanciful elements. Wear your metallic slides with black or white to really bring out the #shine in your look. Photo: Showbit

 

Sophia Webster metallic leather slides$256, from Net-a-Porter

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GO METALLIC

2016 saw a revival of the metallic trend, and you can still carry that into 2017 with style. Metallic slides are a wonderful way around looking luxe without having too many embellishments or fanciful elements. Wear your metallic slides with black or white to really bring out the #shine in your look.

Zalora metallic pool slides, $5.90

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GO METALLIC

2016 saw a revival of the metallic trend, and you can still carry that into 2017 with style. Metallic slides are a wonderful way around looking luxe without having too many embellishments or fanciful elements. Wear your metallic slides with black or white to really bring out the #shine in your look.

 

Givenchy glitter leather sandals, $337, from Net-a-Porter

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GO METALLIC

2016 saw a revival of the metallic trend, and you can still carry that into 2017 with style. Metallic slides are a wonderful way around looking luxe without having too many embellishments or fanciful elements. Wear your metallic slides with black or white to really bring out the #shine in your look.

 

Furry slides

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GO FURRY (OR FEATHERED)

Furry shearling slides were the in thing last year, especially in the summer months. In fact, fashionistas even found ways to wear them in winter, matching thick lifeguard-esque rubber slides with toasty long socks. Personally, it sounds like a nightmare to me, given that snow and slush in the winter month may actually soak your barely covered feet, but hey; I appreciate the attempt. This season, the feathered variety of these slides are also appearing on the feet of our favourite fashionistas and #omg they are so soft and #fluffy!

Furry slides are pretty far from being formal wear but they seem to be a confusing mix of high fashion, the ultimate comfort and a plain oddity, which would distract any boss or colleague from the fact that these are really just glorified slippers. Just be sure to have a backup plan in case it rains!

 

Tibi furry slides, $175, from Net-a-Porter

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GO FURRY (OR FEATHERED)

Furry shearling slides were the in thing last year, especially in the summer months. In fact, fashionistas even found ways to wear them in winter, matching thick lifeguard-esque rubber slides with toasty long socks. Personally, it sounds like a nightmare to me, given that snow and slush in the winter month may actually soak your barely covered feet, but hey; I appreciate the attempt. This season, the feathered variety of these slides are also appearing on the feet of our favourite fashionistas and #omg they are so soft and #fluffy!

Furry slides are pretty far from being formal wear but they seem to be a confusing mix of high fashion, the ultimate comfort and a plain oddity, which would distract any boss or colleague from the fact that these are really just glorified slippers. Just be sure to have a backup plan in case it rains!

 

Topshop hairy slides, $59.90, from Zalora

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GO FURRY (OR FEATHERED)

Furry shearling slides were the in thing last year, especially in the summer months. In fact, fashionistas even found ways to wear them in winter, matching thick lifeguard-esque rubber slides with toasty long socks. Personally, it sounds like a nightmare to me, given that snow and slush in the winter month may actually soak your barely covered feet, but hey; I appreciate the attempt. This season, the feathered variety of these slides are also appearing on the feet of our favourite fashionistas and #omg they are so soft and #fluffy!

Furry slides are pretty far from being formal wear but they seem to be a confusing mix of high fashion, the ultimate comfort and a plain oddity, which would distract any boss or colleague from the fact that these are really just glorified slippers. Just be sure to have a backup plan in case it rains!

 

Embellished slides

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GO EMBELLISHED

Embellished shoes are super trendy this spring season, from embellished pumps to sneakers. Whether it’s crystals, sequins or big buckles, this is the best way to luxe up any pair of slides that would ordinarily look plain. Those with crystals are perfect to wear to the office and even #humpday drinks with your colleagues after a hard day. For a bold look, slip on slides that feature bright colours and over-the-top embellishments that you can match with a cute floral dress, or even trousers and a dress shirt. Photo: Showbit

 

Dolce & Gabbana, price available on request

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GO EMBELLISHED

Embellished shoes are super trendy this spring season, from embellished pumps to sneakers. Whether it’s crystals, sequins or big buckles, this is the best way to luxe up any pair of slides that would ordinarily look plain. Those with crystals are perfect to wear to the office and even #humpday drinks with your colleagues after a hard day. For a bold look, slip on slides that feature bright colours and over-the-top embellishments that you can match with a cute floral dress, or even trousers and a dress shirt.

Miu Miu embellished velvet slides,$497, from Net-a-Porter

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GO EMBELLISHED

Embellished shoes are super trendy this spring season, from embellished pumps to sneakers. Whether it’s crystals, sequins or big buckles, this is the best way to luxe up any pair of slides that would ordinarily look plain. Those with crystals are perfect to wear to the office and even #humpday drinks with your colleagues after a hard day. For a bold look, slip on slides that feature bright colours and over-the-top embellishments that you can match with a cute floral dress, or even trousers and a dress shirt.

 

 

Something Borrowed sequined slides, $29.90, from Zalora

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GO EMBELLISHED

Embellished shoes are super trendy this spring season, from embellished pumps to sneakers. Whether it’s crystals, sequins or big buckles, this is the best way to luxe up any pair of slides that would ordinarily look plain. Those with crystals are perfect to wear to the office and even #humpday drinks with your colleagues after a hard day. For a bold look, slip on slides that feature bright colours and over-the-top embellishments that you can match with a cute floral dress, or even trousers and a dress shirt.