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.
Camper
Casi Myra shoes - women - Leather - 38 - Green
$175.00
FARFETCH
-65%
Proenza Schouler
Slash sandals - women - CALFSKIN/Lambskin/Calf Leather/Rubber - 39 - White
$252.00
$720.00
FARFETCH
-12%
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.
AllSaints
Holly Leather Stud Ballet Flats Black
$299.00
AllSaints
Off-white
Off-White Frame Leather Slingback Flat Black
$399.99
Rue La La
-31%
Maeve
Pointed-Toe Moto Mary Jane Flats Black
$109.95
$160.00
Anthropologie
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
AllSaints
Suki Western Leather Sandal Black
$219.00
AllSaints
Donald J Pliner
HEATHRO Sandals
$65.99
Rue La La
-30%
Tory Burch
Double T leather slides Black
$138.00
$198.00
Mytheresa
-39%
Nike
Mens Air Max 2017 Shoes in Red | 849559-601 Blue
$114.97
$190.00
Nike
Vince Camuto
Ruffle Midi Dress Black
$69.99
Rue La La
-55%
AllSaints
Etta Leather Satchel Crossbody Bag Brown
$161.10
$359.00
AllSaints
Ganni
Tint Denim Midi Skirt Blue
$129.99
Rue La La
