New season slides and sandals: 11 pairs you need for spring

Emilia Wickstead Resort 2018.

After months of hibernating in boots and closed footwear, it's time to celebrate the arrival of sandal season.

While temperatures are still crisp, it's an opportunity to invest in a decent pair of sandals that can take you well into the height of summer. Even better, there's a variety of sleek sandals that provide a refreshing option for tidy workwear or special occasions when temperatures climb.

From leather slides to dressy options in velvet, satin, and metallic, special occasion sandals are a great way to avoid heels, yet still feel put-together.

Isabel Marant Etoile 'Jerys' sandal, $529, from Workshop. Malone Souliers x Roksanda Lee suede slides, about $585, from Matches.

Proenza Schouler 'Sienna' metallic slides, $790, from Runway. Robert Clergerie 'Gigy' slides, $550, from Scarpa.

Mi Piaci 'Nube' suede slides $240. Zara slides $55.90.

Sam Eldeman 'Theodora' velvet-trimmed satin sandals, about $190, from Net-a-Porter.

See by Chloe 'Dina' sandals, $590, from Runway. ATP Atelier slides, $380, from The Iconic.

Loeffler Randall slides, $430, from The Iconic. Chi Mihara 'Querete' sandals, $490, from Scarpa.

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Resort 2018 Collection.