
A Flattering50 reader recently asked if I could share some pretty sandals. It sounded like a simple request until I started look around the Web. When I think of pretty sandals, I think of thin straps and narrow heels. This spring, however, thick ankle straps and chunky heels or wedges prevail. After a little bit of digging, I did find plenty of feminine sandals...with 5" heels. Since, I don't know too many over 50 women who have the stamina for that kind of torture, I continued to dig. With a little additional perseverance, I did find some pretty sandals with reasonable heels (3" or less) and moderate price tags. I've collected a handful of styles for this post that represent some of this spring's hottest trends. All of the sandals are less than $150 and most are less than $100. For example, bright colored sandals, like this orange Nine West Yeelied T-strap Sandals
T-STRAP STYLES
Sandals with T-straps are very popular this spring. Here's another T-strap sandal in a bright-colored suede from Nordstroms...

ECCO 'Rivas' Wedge Sandal
And here's another T-Strap style from Nine West. This Nine West Gaget T-strap Sandals

OFF WHITE ON TREND
Last year's hot nude-colored sandals--a great way to elongate the look of your legs--are back. Here's a Ann Taylor Norris Strappy Leather Sandals, Luxury - Size 11
SUEDE SANDALS
Fashion's current love affair with texture has led to more suede or partially suede sandal styles this spring. For example, here's a Ann Taylor Geri Suede Ankle Strap Heels, Lapis Blue - Size 11
THICK ANKLE STRAPS
While I tend to think of thin straps as more feminine than thick ones, I do like some of the thick-strapped, thick-heeled sandals. In my mind, the addition of other design elements, like a narrow heel or a bright-colored leather or a two-tone look, create a pretty sandal. For example, I love these Ann Taylor Arlena Leather Shooties, Black - Size 7
I love the entire spring sandal collection at Banana Republic. Unfortunately, most of the styles have heels above 3", which is too high for me. Here's a comfortable two-toned Banana Republic Lara Sandal - Black natural

Or for something similar with suede, check out this Pelle Moda 'Berlin' Sandal

EMBELLISHED
Sandals with all forms of embellishment--bows, jewels, buckles and other hardware--are trending again this season. Here's a super feminine Nina 'Circe' Slingback Sandal

Or if you're in the mood to rock out, you might take a peek at these Betsey Johnson 'Rock' Sandal

TALBOTS
One final note...Normally, I don't think of Shop Talbots.com
As always, I love to hear where other over 50 women are shopping for spring sandals, so please leave a comment.
Happy Sandals Shopping!