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.
-30%
Ganni
Eyelets Jewel faux leather ballet flats Black
$350.00
$500.00
Mytheresa
-27%
Pretty Ballerinas
Ballet flats Black
$176.00
$240.00
Yoox
-40%
Le Monde Beryl
Le Monde Béryl Mary Jane flats Black
$402.00
$670.00
Mytheresa
-48%
Tod's
Ballet flats Black
$257.00
$495.00
Yoox
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
$450.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Tory Burch
Roxanne rubber sandals Black
$150.00
$188.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Tory Burch
Turnlock leather slides Black
$375.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Tory Burch
Raffia and leather sandals Black
$375.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton Oxford shirt Blue
$161.00
$230.00
Mytheresa
Vivienne Westwood
Ariella necklace Silver
$245.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Frankie Shop
Mavis trench coat Beige
$327.00
$545.00
Mytheresa
Moncler
Short-sleeved Polo shirt with logo Blue
$310.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Kira leather platform sandals Black
$450.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Kenzo
PXT leather sneakers Black
$363.00
$605.00
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton baseball cap Green
$105.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Aurelia jersey jumpsuit Black
$448.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Vivienne Westwood
Sussex embellished sterling silver ring Yellow
$203.00
$290.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Farm Rio
Porcelain Garden floral linen midi dress Red
$371.00
$530.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Versace
Virtus leather belt Black
$480.00
$600.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Light Low snow boots Black
$189.00
$270.00
Mytheresa