Your Guide to Tahari Women's Sandals

Elie Tahari is an established fashion designer with over 40 years of experience of creating garments and footwear that women love to wear. Tahari's philosophy is that clothing should be quieter than the woman, so that her natural beauty shines through. Tahari takes his inspiration from the sights and bustle of New York City to design urban, wearable dresses with clean, unstructured lines to flatter the wearer. But this does not mean his designs are plain or fade into the background.

Tahari uses subtle textures and surprising details to ensure his collections become classics with their understated elegance and modern sophistication. His attention to detail extends to his footwear, and from sky-high heels to wedge espadrilles, Tahari sandals offer the same design edge as Tahari clothing. Whether you want the original or a more affordable substitute, look to the top Tahari styles for inspiration.




High Heel Elegance
Tahari's sandal collection caters to the modern woman as she balances work and leisure. When it comes to high heels, Tahari receives inspiration from the New York skyline and makes them skyscrapers. He uses design features, such as balancing 5-inch heels with 1-inch platforms, to ensure height with wearability. The elegant leather strapping flatters the foot and creates an impression of casual chic.

To follow in Tahari's footsteps when choosing platform sandals, look for a pair with simple, elegant lines that do not have the distraction of fussy embellishments. Balance the high heel with a sculpted platform, so that the silhouette of the sandal creates the impact, rather than the fussy trimmings. This high heel elegance takes you effortlessly from the office to a cocktail party, and all in the height of style.


Wedge Espadrilles
Tahari wedge espadrilles avoid the trap of being clunky and are both fun and modish. They achieve the impossible for a sandal with a chunky wedge heel, in that the delicate leather strapping gives them a "light-as-air" appearance.

To have a piece of that Tahari wedge for yourself, look for wedge espadrilles with high wedge heels, and cleverly woven, delicate leatherwork to hold the foot in place. Pay close attention to the quality of the roping on the heel, and go for cork or sisal in an attractive pattern.


Ankle-strap Heels
Nothing says sexy quite like a pair of ankle-strap heels, and Tahari is a master at this. Again, the secret is sky-high heels teamed with simple styling and that all-important ankle strap made from top-quality leather. This is a style where Tahari likes to indulge the inner diva and show disco roots from the 1970s with a little glitz in the form of a metallic finish. But this is where this designer is so clever, because he avoids the temptation to add extra embellishment, and lets the luster and cut do the dazzling.

To emulate Tahari's show-stoppers, look for ankle-strap heels with a metallic finish and fine straps. Strike a pose on the dance floor and grab attention with the stunning silhouette of these high-heel ankle-strap sandals.


Flat Sandals
The only thing flat about Tahari flats is the heel height, and the low-heel sandals are no exception. When a girl wants to look like a goddess slinking along the beach, a pair of Tahari strappy flats is just the thing. The fine leather strapping is enough to hold the sole in place and show off a tan. So when you need to pamper your inner goddess, pop on a pair of flat, strappy sandals with delicate detailing in shades of white, silver, or gold to highlight your bronzed skin with this look.


Tahari Toe Thongs
Arguably, these are Tahari's prettiest, most girlie style of sandal. Unusually for Tahari, he adorns the shoe with flowers or leatherwork knots. Even at her most casual with these flip-flops on her feet, a girl feels like a million dollars. For an expensive look on a budget, head for toe post sandals and keep an eye out for plain flip-flops with a leather footbed, and consider adding you own embellishment, such as attaching a silk flower hair clip.


How to Buy Tahari Sandals on eBay
To find your dream Tahari sandals, go to any eBay page, enter "Tahari sandals" in the search box, and hit return. You can narrow the search by sandal type, such as wedges, strappy, or flip flop, and even select your own size, so you do not have to browse through items that do not fit. When you find a pair of sandals you like, take care to read the item description, and for complete reassurance, check out the seller's feedback.

Elie Tahari creates real-world fashion that is both wearable and desirable. His sandals are no exception, and be it heels, wedges, or toe-thongs, the signature features of clean lines and quality shine through. The essence of Tahari style boils down to chic with good taste, and it is not hard to emulate this philosophy with a little knowhow and some savvy shopping.