The papete was a hit in the 90s, and despite its peculiar style, this unconventional sandal made a comeback and won over fashionistas.
Fashion doesn’t always please everyone. Not everything that is considered fashionable is considered beautiful for everyone, right? An example of this is the controversial papete, a hit in the 1980s and 1990s. Anyone who lived through that time certainly remembers that papete was a hit with their parents and uncles. It is no coincidence that she received the nickname “daddy sandal”.
However, this sandal became a trend again, and not among dads, but among fashionistas from all over the world. Until then, this sandal was only synonymous with comfort, not style, but that has changed now that the trend has hit the catwalks at major fashion weeks. Nowadays, papete, despite its peculiar appearance for many, comes with a much more stylish and modern feel.
Here in Brazil, the person responsible for popularizing papete was the singer Manu Gavassi. During the 2020 edition of Big Brother Brasil, the artist did not take off a red paper model that became a meme on the internet. Regardless, the fact is that sandals are back with everything, with various models, colors and styles.
Therefore, today we will share tips on how to include papete in your looks and rock this controversial trend.
The return of the paper
After the uproar caused by Manu Gavassi’s red paper on BBB, big brands saw the potential of dad sandals. So, from this, several options were launched, including colorful, more robust, minimalist versions, among other models.
Although the sandal is not unanimous among everyone, it is still comfortable and very versatile footwear. You can use paper with various pieces of clothing and different styles. It’s even an alternative to tennis on hotter days.
You can wear papete with sports pieces, loose and fluid dresses, sweatshirt sets, suits and many others. However, for those who like the most basic and don’t want to make a mistake with the combination, one way to wear papete is with jeans and a t-shirt. This combination makes no mistake and is a guaranteed success.
How to use the paper
So, since coming back from papete is real and we don’t want to be left out of this somewhat controversial trend, let’s check out tips on how to include sandals in your looks.
With dress
The cool thing about papete is that it has the comfort of normal sneakers, but with the advantage of leaving your feet free to sweat. Therefore, it is a great option for warmer days that require a more comfortable and fresh look. And what goes best with that? The dress is clear.
This way, you can combine a loose dress with a wrap to get an elegant, stylish and comfortable look at the same time. Furthermore, the sandal makes the look much more modern and relaxed.
With suit and formal clothes
Anyone who thinks that papete only suits casual and laid-back looks is mistaken. You can also use sandals in more chic and formal looks, with structured and social pieces, such as a blazer and suit, for example. Therefore, you can even use papete to go to work or to events that require a little more elegance.
The tip is to combine a blazer with dress pants or even a tailored suit with papete to get a modern, elegant and cool look, worthy of a fashionista.
Com mom jeans
Mom jeans have made a comeback and won the hearts of fashionistas. In addition to being stylish and comfortable, mom jeans go well with the outfit. Not to mention that the combination of the two pieces is very 90s. So it’s a great choice for those who love a more vintage chic style.
With pantacourt pants
Another type of pants that goes very well with papete sandals is the pantacourt, which is perfect for summer and spring. The wide trousers, with a length above the ankles, makes the dress stand out, being the protagonist of the look. Furthermore, you can combine the two pieces in different styles, from street style to the most classic, depending on the fabric of the pants.
Com shorts
Shorts are a must-have item in any wardrobe and can be the perfect combination with papetes, especially if you like the laid-back style. Therefore, the two pieces together make up the ideal look for an outdoor trip or vacation in a warmer place. You can combine the two with loose t-shirts or blouses and rock it.
With skirt
So, just like the dresses, the skirt is another light piece that goes well with the papete sandals. This way, you can wear it with a long or short skirt and rock a laid-back, casual look with lots of styling. Therefore, the difference lies in the style of skirt you like, whether it is more structured or loose, either way the combination of skirt and paper is a hit.
With socks
At first this combination may sound very tacky and not at all elaborate, but in reality it can be a great styling trick, especially on cold days. You have complete freedom to choose between a colored or neutral sock, with prints or plain or with details and combine with a minimalist sandal. It’s a great way to highlight socks, which are a piece that is almost always overlooked in outfits.
Inspirations for looks with paper
Finally, if you still have any doubts about starting to wear papete, we have selected some looks to inspire you. Check out.
Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out Transparent sandals – Tips on how to wear the trend + Inspirations.
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