Prediction: Fashion People Will Be Pairing Their Sandals With This Elegant Accessory Well Into Autumn

August 6, 2025 / Kim Browne /

Pamela Anderson‘s no fashion newb, but lately her outfits have been pulling my attention even more than usual. With a knack for blending easy elegance with trend-led touches, she’s inspired me once more with a series of chic outfits that all feature an up-and-coming styling trick that’s primed to take off over the next few weeks.

The specific trend that has me putting pen to paper? A polarising pairing that’s long been considered a fashion faux pas: open-toe sandals worn with tights. Taking her cues straight from the runway, but putting a wearable spin on them in ways only Anderson could, the actor has inspired me to give this divisive pairing another chance.

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More than just a one-off styling choice, I’ve spotted the actor pull together this ensemble on multiple occasions, varying the tone, texture and opacity of her tights, as well as, naturally, the sandals she pairs with them.

Though controversial, the sandals-and-tights pairing has been bubbling up in fashion circles for some time. There’s something intriguing about the contradiction—shielding yet exposing the foot—that lends an outfit an unexpected edge. It’s this tension that elevates a simple look and gives it that directional twist.

Pamela Anderson steps outside wearing tights with open-toe sandals and a knee-length skirt.

Designers are backing the move, too. Autumn/winter 2025 collections from Murmur, Véronique Leroy, Valentino and Ottolinger have all featured tights-and-sandals pairings, usually grounded by long hemlines or pencil skirt silhouettes.

If you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe with a minimal shift that still feels ahead of the curve, this is it. Scroll on for the tights and sandals worth styling now.