It’s no secret that it can be the smallest styling details that can elevate an outfit from perfectly nice to worth writing home about. Swap a simple leather belt for one of this season’s medallion styles, and I’m interested. Replace a classic white tank with a layered Y2K-inspired version, and I’ll take note. But when it comes to elevating a pretty white dress, there’s one subtle styling trick I keep coming back to: skipping predictable ballet flats in favour of a pair of split-toe Tabis.

Reminding me why this combination works so well, Zendaya stepped out in London this weekend wearing a pretty white dress anchored by the fashion person’s favourite divisive flat. Instantly recognisable thanks to its signature split-toe silhouette, Maison Margiela’s Tabi ballet flats bring a cool, subversive energy that offsets the sweetness of a white dress in a way few other shoe trends can.

Keeping the rest of her look understated, Zendaya finished the outfit with a partially unbuttoned cardigan and a brown bandana tied around her head. Relaxed, comfortable yet elevated, I’ll be saving this to my moodboard for summers to come.