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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Aeyde
Matti square-toe ballerina shoes - women - Calf Leather/Calf Leather/Calf Leather - 37 - Black
$358.00
$442.00
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.
Tory Burch
Ballet Flat - Black
$335.15
Italist
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Tory Burch
Reva patent leather ballet flats Black
$273.00
$455.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Reva Ballet Flat - Black
$401.48
Italist
Bibi Lou
Canna 35 Leather Ankle-Strap Kitten Heels Black
$190.00
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.
Isabel Marant
Leather Strappy Sandals - Black
$398.20
Italist
-67%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Estella Flat Thong Sandals - Black Size 5.5
$49.97
$150.00
Cole Haan
Tory Burch
Sandals - Black
$336.39
Italist
Tory Burch
Sport Slide - Black
$342.87
Italist
Moncler
Moncler Logo Cotton T-shirt, Men, Black, Size: 3xl
$480.00
Moncler
-67%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$49.97
$150.00
Cole Haan
Dr. Martens
Boot - Black
$273.18
Italist
Givenchy
Logo-Embroidered Cotton T-Shirt - White
$488.22
Italist
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Stella McCartney
Platform Polyurethane Ankle Boot - Brown
$313.09
Italist
Ganni
Green Cap in Washed Cotton Canvas
$140.00
GANNI
Marc Jacobs
Grained Calf Leather Shoulder Bag - Beige
$288.98
Italist
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Jimmy Choo London
Black Polyurethane Rain Womens Boots
$487.00
$665.00
LUX LAIR
Marc Jacobs
Grain Leather Crossbody Bag - Camel Brown
$257.95
Italist
Tiramisu
Set of 4 Cheers To Love Cocktail Napkins
$29.99
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