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.
-30%
Camper
Casi Myra ballet flats - women - Leather - 39 - Blue
$112.00
$160.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Marc Jacobs
The Kat ballerina shoes - women - Leather/Calf Leather/Polyurethane - 38 - Black
$100.00
$250.00
FARFETCH
2. Combat boots
Pair a romantic dress with cool worker boots – the perfect way to add an effortless edge to your evening dresses.
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 5.5
$79.95
$158.00
Cole Haan
-23%
Cole Haan
Womens Felicia Bow Ballets - Black Size 5.5
$129.95
$168.00
Cole Haan
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.
Rockport Cobb Hill Collection
Fiah Sandal in Black at Nordstrom, Size 11
$120.00
Nordstrom
-62%
Dolce Vita
Sevana Two Strap Sandal in Black Leather at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$49.97
$130.00
Nordstrom
-53%
Coach
Signature Slide Sandal Black
$79.00
$168.00
ShopSimon
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
-30%
adidas
Samba OG Sneakers Cloud White / Core Black
$109.00
$156.00
Slam Jam
Treasure & Bond
Melange Knit Scarf in Burgundy at Nordstrom Red
$45.00
Nordstrom
-30%
adidas
Handball Spezial Made in Germany Sneakers Preloved Ink / Off White Multi
$175.00
$250.00
Slam Jam
-39%
Cole Haan
Mens Coated Cotton Rain Jacket - Beige Size XXL Brown
$119.95
$198.00
Cole Haan
Elwood
Petrol Canvas Jacket in Khaki at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Large Brown
$165.00
Nordstrom
Burberry
Sand-colored beanie with Check pattern Beige
$157.60
TheDoubleF
-30%
Asics
GEL-Nimbus 10.1 Sneakers Piedmont Grey / Graphite Grey Multi
$155.00
$222.00
Slam Jam
