If you're already gravitating toward Birkenstocks, don't just save them.
Do you feel that your closet is a place that is cohesive, or are there big holes so that it's hard for you to wear 80% of your wardrobe, and you wear 20% of your wardrobe, 80% of the time? They made up all kinds of reasons for keeping half the money.
Panicked, I would grab a bandana or scarf in order to hide my breakout, and it soon became a styling trick I couldn't quit.
Pair them with dresses and jeans, or experiment by adding some socks to your look.