Not Black, Not Red—Fashion People In Their 40s and 50s Are Wearing This Elegant Sandals Colour Trend Instead

I've been street-style spotting in Italy, keeping an eye on the summer trends celebrities are reaching for during the season's hottest days. Dressing for a Mediterranean summer calls for fewer layers and a little more fun. With long evenings and sun-soaked days setting the tone, it feels only natural to swap the occasional wardrobe neutral for something with a little more personality—and, in my opinion, there's no chicer way to do that than with a pair of gold sandals.

The elegant shoe colour caught my eye on two of Italy's chicest visitors this week: Amal Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, who both stepped out in their own take on the gleaming trend.

Amal Clooney wears a striped dress in Italy with gold wedge sandals and a brown leather woven bag. — (Image credit: Backgrid)

Choosing a pair of tall gold wedge sandals, Amal used the metallic hue to bring a subtle shimmer to her summer look. Styled with a striped two-piece and a brown leather bag, the shimmering shoes elevated the outfit without overwhelming it, lending her polished ensemble a high-summer feel.

Meanwhile, also spotted in Italy this week, JLo wore flat leather flip-flops in a soft gold finish. Bringing light and dimension to her printed co-ord, the metallic sandals added interest without competing with the bold pattern.

Jennifer Lopez walks down the street in Italy wearing gold flip-flops with a floral two-piece. — (Image credit: Backgrid)

Not too far from neutral, gold sandals are one of the easiest ways to refresh a summer wardrobe. If you're looking to add an elegant update to your warm-weather shoe rotation, this is the colour trend I'd recommend investing in now. Read on to shop my edit of the best gold sandals below.