Back in 2015, Reese Witherspoon turned a routine gas station stop into an unexpected style moment, pairing a breezy Joie dress with her effortlessly chic Ancient Greek Sandals ‘Clio’ flats.
Reese Witherspoon multitasks at the gas pump, balancing her phone call with a chic look in a white denim jacket in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on August 3, 2015 (Credit: WENN)
While headlines buzzed about her chatting on the phone at the pump, what really caught our eye was her effortlessly chic summer look—a breezy Joie dress, crisp white denim jacket, and sandals that made casual errands paparazzi-worthy.
The actress fuels up her SUV in Brentwood while keeping cool in a breezy blue Joie sundress
The then-39-year-old actress looked summery in a Joie sleeveless dress featuring a hand-dyed design, a fitted bodice, a V neckline, and a flared skirt.
From breezy maxis to chic midi cuts, celebrities have shown how the right sandals can transform a summer dress into an effortless style statement. Here are some standout examples worth exploring:
Celebrity Style: Summer Dresses Paired With Sandals
👗 Explore Summer Dresses Styled With Sandals:
- 🌼 How to Style 8 Essential Casual Summer Dresses With Sandals — showcases pairings of smock, midi, and maxi dresses with sandals for warm-weather chic.
- 🌸 Nicky Hilton’s Effortless Summer Chic: A Floral Maxi and Raffia Sandals — highlights a breezy floral maxi dress styled with braided raffia flat sandals.
- 🩰 Ashley Madekwe in Zimmerman “Carousel Cascade” Dress + Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals — blends high-fashion elegance with strappy sandal glamour.
Her layered bracelets and hoop earrings add a polished touch to her casual on-the-go outfit
She layered the look with a white denim jacket and accessorized with a white Anya Hindmarch crossbody bag, a watch, a pair of hoop earrings, and two bracelets.
Stepping away from the pump, Reese completes her Joie “Norton B” dress with Ancient Greek “Clio” sandals, an Anya Hindmarch Vaughan crossbody, and Westward Leaning x Olivia Palermo 6.2 Saline sunglasses for polished summer chic
Her blonde locks were worn down, and her makeup was soft and subtle as she shielded her eyes behind a pair of Westward Leaning sunglasses.
A side-by-side close-up highlights her relaxed street style: structured jacket, patterned dress, and effortless accessories
Reese Witherspoon’s Summer Look Featuring Ancient Greek Sandals’ Iconic “Clio” Flats
Reese finished off her warm-weather look with the “Clio” flats from Ancient Greek Sandals, the Athens-based luxury footwear label co-founded in 2012 by Christina Martini and Nikolas Minoglou.
Known for their raw yet feminine aesthetic, handmade craftsmanship, and use of chemical-free, natural tan leather, the brand draws inspiration from Greek mythology—its signature winged buckle even nods to Hermes’ legendary sandals.
Her Ancient Greek Sandals “Clio” flats, detailed with metallic gold straps, show off her red pedicure
Other Celebrities Who Love Ancient Greek Sandals
Reese Witherspoon isn’t the only star spotted in the brand’s myth-inspired designs. From red-carpet regulars to off-duty style icons, Ancient Greek Sandals have become a go-to choice for effortless summer chic.
👡 Explore Celebrity Moments in Ancient Greek Sandals:
- ✨ Rihanna’s Stunning Bikini Look: Spotlight on Her Ancient Greek Sandals — Rihanna pairs fringe-detailed sandals with chic beachwear, blending heritage-inspired design with modern summer style.
- 🥿 Hilary Duff’s Casual Errand Chic in Ancient Greek Sandals — Hilary styles jeans and a cozy sweater with braided “Eleftheria” flats for laid-back polish.
- 👠 Jessica Alba Rocks Destroyed 7 For All Mankind Jeans — Jessica completes her off-duty denim look with “Banana Mid” flat sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals.
- 👡 Elizabeth Olsen’s Trendy Blonde High Ponytail Look — Elizabeth keeps it chic and simple with Ancient Greek “Alethea” crossover-strap sandals.
Reese’s “Clio” sandals feature metallic front straps, tan midstraps, and buckled slingback straps.
A closer look at the two-tone sandals reveals why they became a go-to summer staple for understated elegance
More of Reese Witherspoon’s Unforgettable Shoe Moments
From red-carpet glamour to quiet-luxury chic, Reese’s footwear choices continue to showcase her versatile style.
Here are more highlights that prove why she remains a timeless fashion icon:
👠 Reese Witherspoon’s Style & Footwear Moments:
- 🎤 Reese Witherspoon Elevates Elegance on the You’re Cordially Invited Press Tour — features her statement shoes paired with bold suits and designer looks.
- ✨ Reese Witherspoon & Jennifer Aniston Channel Quiet Luxury at PaleyFest LA — includes Reese’s footwear choices like Christian Louboutin pumps and boots styled with refined minimalism.
- 👡 Reese Witherspoon Proves Stuart Weitzman’s “Nearlynude” Sandals Are the Ultimate Celeb Staple — shows Reese styling nude-tone Stuart Weitzman sandals with dresses and casual ensembles.
- 🥿 Reese Witherspoon Stuns in Chloe Gosselin ‘Helix’ Pumps — steps out in rust velvet Chloe Gosselin pumps on the red carpet, showcasing vintage glamour.
- 🌿 Reese Witherspoon’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party Look — highlights her elegant styling with Christian Louboutin heels at a star-studded after-party.