Chanel Espadrilles Review

 

I took a pretty long hiatus away from the blog. Life just got busy but I am glad to be writing again. So welcome back to all my readers! I’ll be doing a quick review today on the famous Chanel Espadrilles. Surprise, surprise …they are of course one of my favourite shoes.

 

What’s your favourite?  Left ( Chanel Slingbacks) vs Right ( Chanel Espadrilles)

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There is a reason why Chanel espadrilles remain such a staple summer shoe till today.  I was a little late in jumping on the bandwagon but better late than never. Nothing screams more Parisian than these pair of buttery smooth leather beauties that epitomise classic chic , timelessness and functionality all in one package. They come in all kinds of designs and fabric every season but I find the leather ones the most versatile and definitely the pair to go for if you are purchasing your first pair .

 

Here is my quick review about the pair that I own.

Any regrets? No.

Durability ?  Pretty good so far  after a year.  I don’t usually baby my shoes . Just  DO NOT wear them in the rain

Sizing ?  I am usually a true size 36.5 acrose the board (ie Valentinos, Gucci , Aquazzura, Stuart Weitzman)  in most  shoes and have fairly wide feet. This is a rough guide but  I’d say go down a half size as there are actually no half sizes for the espadrilles. It has to be a snug fit  from the beginning as they do expand to at least a half size larger after  a while. Therefore I am glad I did not get a 37 even though it felt more comfy than the 36 initially

Where did I purchase it?  The Chanel store at Westfield Bondi Junction. They were a tough find as the 2 main stores in Sydney were constantly sold out.

Versatility ?  For sure. Keep reading below to see how versatile they are  and the many ways you could wear them  to elevate the look of various outfits

 

1.Wear it with a mini skirt/shorts

During the spring/summer months, I do love a  classic white tee paired with a pair of comfy skirt or shorts.  I think a pair of espadrilles really complements a casual outfit quite effortlessly on days you want to throw something on quickly and head out the door to do errands or just for a day out.

 

Shirt: Balmain | Skirt: Topshop | Shoes : Chanel Espadrilles | Bag : Gucci marmont

 

 

 

 

 

Shirt: Balmain | Skirt: Topshop | Shoes : Chanel Espadrilles | Bag : Gucci marmont

 

2. Wear it with cropped  jeans

I wore my espadrilles a lot while walking around in LA during winter and it felt great and buttery smooth on my feet. I am quite picky when it comes to walking shoes due to swollen bunions but the espadrilles were a great choice for walking and  I think they work well with a pair of cropped jeans  and a casual trench coat

 

Jacket : Burberry  | Jumper: Club Monaco |  Jeans :  Topshop |  Bag: Gucci soho|Shoes : Chanel espadrilles

 

 

Jacket : Burberry  | Jumper: Club Monaco |  Jeans :  Topshop |  Bag: Gucci soho|Shoes : Chanel espadrilles

 

3.  Wear it with  a midi skirt/dress

I am all about comfy wearable, low maintenance clothing like this leopard print skirt from Zara. The leopard print trend is still going strong and I think it is fast becoming a new “neutral”  or staple piece these days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balmain Tee |  Zara Leopard print Skirt  | Chanel Espadrilles | Blank NYC faux leather jacket

 

I would love to hear your comments about your experience with the classic Chanel espadrilles and what are your favourite colours or designs. Let me know if this article has been helpful in helping you purchase your first pair ! I am thinking of adding more to my collection such as the fabric ones so would love to hear your reviews  too. You can scroll through the  shopping carousel below to check out some pre-loved Chanel espadrilles .