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.
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.
-49%
Cole Haan
Womens Grand Ambition Angelina Ballets - Black Size 8.5
$79.95
$158.00
Cole Haan
-31%
Maeve
Pointed-Toe Moto Mary Jane Flats Black
$109.95
$160.00
Anthropologie
Off-white
Off-White Frame Leather Slingback Flat Black
$399.99
Rue La La
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.
Donald J Pliner
HEATHRO Sandals
$65.99
Rue La La
-40%
Tory Burch
Classic Flip Flop in Perfect Black at Nordstrom, Size 10
$106.80
$178.00
Nordstrom
Dolce Vita
Bethel Sandal Black
$59.99
Rue La La
-40%
Tory Burch
Patos Platform Slide Sandal in Perfect Black at Nordstrom, Size 10.5
$148.80
$248.00
Nordstrom
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
-16%
Cole Haan
Mens Wool Blend Car Coat - Blue Size Medium
$459.95
$548.00
Cole Haan
-43%
Cole Haan
Mens Triangle Quilted Vest - Blue Size Medium
$169.95
$298.00
Cole Haan
Coach
Crystal Logo Shoulder Bag
$350.00
Neiman Marcus
Veja
Campo Bicolor Leather Low-Top Sneakers White
$175.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-43%
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Breakaway Sneakers - Gold Size 5.5
$79.97
$140.00
Cole Haan