How to wear flat shoes with dresses: 5 chic outfits to copy
Despite what Sex and the City had us believe, you don’t need to wear heels to look smart and stylish, and we have the proof. Here are five dresses and flat shoes outfit combinations from fashion’s chicest street stylers that prove the staying power of comfortable footwear.
1. Dresses + ballet flats
Olivia Palermo and model Alek Wek show how wearing ballet flats (preferably the Jimmy Choo variety) can look incredibly chic. A pointed toe or patent finish is key to this look, and the flat sole allows you to do a shorter dress length. And after their incredible comeback over the last year it’s safe to say they are also a great choice when it comes to trendy footwear.
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Camper
Casi Myra ballet flats - women - Leather - 36 - Blue
$123.00
$175.00
FARFETCH
2. Combat boots
Pair a romantic dress with cool worker boots – the perfect way to add an effortless edge to your evening dresses.
Matisse Footwear
Womens Hunter Combat Boot by Matisse Footwear White
$170.00
Matisse Footwear
Loewe
Leather Combat Boots - Black - IT 35 - Moda Operandi
$690.00
Moda Operandi
Dear Frances
Tony Boot, Black
$670.00
Dear Frances
Dear Frances
Park Boot, Black
$625.00
Dear Frances
3. Sneakers
Berlin-based blogger Lois Opoku reminds us that everything looks cool with sneakers, even an oversized leather blazer paired with a cool t-shirt dress.
Veja
+ Net Sustain V-10 Leather Sneakers - White - IT36,IT37,IT38,IT39,IT40,IT41
$165.00
NET-A-PORTER
4. Biker boots
Vogue’s Market Editor Allie Michler is the epitome of looking chic without trying too hard in this always-cool combo of a white blouse, blue jeans, and black ballet flats.
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Roger Vivier
Ballet flats Black
$468.00
$818.00
Yoox.com
Maeve
Pointed-Toe Moto Mary Jane Flats Black
$160.00
Anthropologie
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Hogan
Ballet flats Black
$251.00
$442.00
Yoox.com
Softwalk
Syracuse Flat in Black at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$129.95
Nordstrom
5. Investment sandals
German content creator Tina Hasse is the push we need to finally invest in a good quality pair of summer sandals. Her style of choice? A pair of slides from Jil Sander.
Tory Burch
Kira leather platform sandals Black
$300.00
Mytheresa
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Tory Burch
Classic Flip Flop in Perfect Black at Nordstrom, Size 10
$106.80
$178.00
Nordstrom
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Tory Burch
Miller Soft Metal Logo Sandals, Size 5 Black
$149.99
$250.00
Jomashop
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
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Steve Madden
Sass Ankle Strap Platform Sandal in Red Croco at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$77.98
$129.00
Nordstrom
Rya Collection
Darling Babydoll Chemise & Thong Set White
$135.00
Anthropologie
Mitchell & Ness
MLB Floral Camo Baseball Cap Green
$68.00
Anthropologie
Kilo Brava
Floral Mesh Underwire Bodysuit White
$110.00
Anthropologie
Conditions Apply
Chloe Maxi Slip Dress Blue
$148.00
Anthropologie
Lacoste
Mens Metropole Bracelet in Gold at Nordstrom
$125.00
Nordstrom
G.H. Bass & Co.
Weejuns Whitney Super Lug Loafers Purple
$185.00
Anthropologie
Azalea Wang
Faux Fur Trench Coat in Black at Nordstrom, Size Medium
$179.00
Nordstrom
