How to Use slingback in a Sentence

slingback

noun
  • The slingback style is easy to slip on and off while the pointy toe keeps it on trend.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 2022-08-17
  • Add some boots or slingback heels, then go enjoy all your fall events in style.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2024-08-16
  • City lights, a pink chiffon dress and a pair of silver slingback shoes.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2021-09-04
  • Some may prefer a pair of open-toed slingbacks compared to a closed-toe shoe.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 2023-08-01
  • There are mules and slingbacks with wearable heels that will last the night on the dancefloor.
    — Freya Drohan, Vogue, 2024-10-18
  • The singer paired the look with knee-length black socks, black slingback heels and black sunglasses.
    — Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 2024-09-28
  • Wear it with some black tights and slingbacks for an unforgettable look.
    — Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 2024-09-18
  • Switch to vintage pleated trousers and a linen top with slingback kitten heels.
    — R29 Team, refinery29.com, 2024-10-23
  • The adjustable slingback strap makes this design easy to wear and keeps them in place throughout the day.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 2024-03-07
  • The upper thins out into a slender strap that wraps around the ankle in a slingback style.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2025-05-20
  • The singer complemented the look with a pair of black pointed toe slingback heels.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 2024-12-13
  • Among our favorite slingback heels is this sleek, faux-leather pair from Sam Edelman.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2024-02-14
  • The shearling slingback sandals have long been a celebrity favorite, even in the hot summer months.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 2022-07-09
  • Stella Lucia wears a dress, tights, and slingbacks from Miu Miu.
    — ELLE, 2023-08-03
  • The slingback strap can be worn for added stability, or it can be tucked under your heel to wear the slippers like slides.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 2023-02-08
  • The black satin skirt fell to just above Kendall's ankles, showing off a sliver of sheer black tights and a pair of slingback heels.
    — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 2022-12-19
  • These slide-on fuzzy slippers are like a cross between a sandal and a slipper and have a slingback to help keep the slipper in place.
    — Jamie Ueda, USA TODAY, 2020-11-10
  • On sale for just $40, these Nine West slingbacks are very similar to my go-to pair.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2024-11-29
  • Hand crafted in leather with a precious crystal buckle, this slingback style is one of summer's must-have sandals.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 2022-04-14
  • Keep scrolling to shop more cropped jackets, breezy skirts, tote bags, and slingback loafers inspired by Naomi Watts now.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2025-03-31
  • Grab a cozy cashmere cardigan and a pair of suede slingbacks, and prepare to channel your inner Meg Ryan.
    — airmail.news, 2024-10-26
  • In 2010, females were permitted to wear sleeveless tops, Capri pants and slingback shoes that also have open toes.
    — Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 2021-04-13
  • This open-toed design has a stretchy slingback strap, criss-cross details and the brand’s special Soft System cushioning to keep your feet ouch-free.
    — Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 2022-03-30
  • The best-selling Natalie, which the Duchess of Sussex has been a longtime fan of, now also comes in a slingback design.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 2022-03-19
  • Swift, 34, turned heads in a black-and-white plaid skirt and matching trench coat, paired with Gucci slingbacks and a Fendi Peekaboo bag.
    — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 2024-11-21

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