It's currently peak season for coats up top, sandals down low: spring in the streets, summer on the feet. The key to this transitional look is the footwear: a sandal with quiet intention. Translation: a barely-there heel, an elegant leather thong, or a rope detail that hints at hot and sunny while still holding its own under a cool trench. New York-based Mimi Nguyen is leaning into two pairs: a black  (above, $155!) and a red suede  (last pic) while Coco Schiffer (immediately below) is sticking to walk-everywhere flats by . I also love the rope sandals, below, and these velvet beauties.

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