You probably had a pair of flip flops (or what you called thongs) when you were a kid. In fact, you probably got at least one new pair every summer. But childhood isn’t the only time of life when you should have flip flops in your closet.

Here are three kinds of flip flops that every single girl over the age of 16 should make sure that she has:

• Surf thongs. Like the kinds that you had as a kid, these are the ones that you’ll take to the beach. Make sure that you’ve got an array of colors and a cute bikini to go with them. You should be thinking about the whole outfit on the beach just like you do in the rest of your life.
• High Havaianas thongs. There’s a reason that you normally wear heels when you go out and that’s because you want to be taller than you are. These let you have the comfort of the sandal with the height of the heel so that you get the best of both worlds.
• Bridal flip flops. Yes, it’s true that these are designed for weddings and not specifically for single gals. But take a look at how beautiful they are and you’ll realize that they’re a terrific compliment to any single gal’s wardrobe. They go well with dressy clothes and give you an excuse to get a nice pedicure. Why wait until you’re getting married to buy something nice for your feet?

Flip flops are a kind of shoe that can be both sexy and comfortable. With a good sense of your own style, you can take them from the beach to a dinner party and pull it off with flair.