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.
-40%
Onitsuka Tiger
Mexico 66 TGRS sneakers - women - Artificial Leather/Rubber/Calf Leather - 5.5 - Pink
$262.00
$437.00
FARFETCH
-8%
Gucci
Horsebit-detail sandals - women - Leather/Patent Leather/Leather - 36.5 - Grey Gray
$288.00
$313.00
FARFETCH
-29%
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.
Kenneth Cole
Nolita Flat Black
$37.99
Rue La La
-54%
Dolce & Gabbana
Black Suede Loafers Formal Dress Slip On Mens Shoes
$390.00
$848.00
LUX LAIR
Dolce & Gabbana
Leather Slingback Flat Black
$494.99
Rue La La
Softwalk
Syracuse Flat in Black at Nordstrom, Size 10.5
$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.
-47%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Estella Flat Thong Sandals - Black Size 10.5
$79.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
Donald J Pliner
Farrah Sandal Gray
$79.99
Rue La La
Tory Burch
Kira leather platform sandals Black
$300.00
Mytheresa
-8%
Cole Haan
Womens Kami Thong Sandals - Black Size 10.5
$119.95
$130.00
Cole Haan
-47%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$79.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
-30%
Nike
Womens Zoom Air Fire Shoes in Grey | DR7852-001 Gray
$87.97
$125.00
Nike
-18%
Nike
Womens Air Force 1 Sage Low Shoes in White | AR5339-100
$101.97
$125.00
Nike
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
Sarto
A-Amelie Slingback Heels White
$150.00
Anthropologie
Michael Stars
Mavis Linen Short Black
$39.99
Rue La La
-38%
Nike
Womens Dunk Low Shoes in Black | HV4388-001 Red
$79.97
$130.00
Nike
-40%
SER.O.YA
Denim-Collar Short-Sleeve Sweater Pink
$149.95
$248.00
Anthropologie
Veja
Esplar Leather Logo Sneakers White
$150.00
Bergdorf Goodman
