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
-47%
MARIA LUCA
Black Net Ballerina Augusta
$358.00
$681.00
Balardi
-40%
Le Monde Beryl
Le Monde Béryl Mary Jane flats Black
$402.00
$670.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Hereu
Faux-shearling Balleria Shoes Black
$321.00
$535.00
Eraldo
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
Tory Burch
Double T slides Black
$295.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Nodaleto
Bulla SL 45 patent leather sandals Black
$258.00
$515.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Tory Burch
Turnlock leather slides Black
$375.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Low rubber boots Green
$263.00
$375.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Low nylon snow boots Green
$189.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
Moon Boot
Icon Low snow boots White
$270.00
Mytheresa
-30%
See By Chloé
See By Chloé Bonni leather Chelsea boots Brown
$375.00
$536.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon Light Low snow boots Black
$189.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon nylon snow boots Blue
$207.00
$295.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Sorel
Torino Park suede ankle boots Black
$136.00
$272.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton-blend fleece hoodie Red
$208.00
$260.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Norma Kamali
Velvet maxi dress Black
$238.00
$340.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Tory Burch
Good Luck T Monogram leather sneakers Beige
$314.00
$448.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Moon Boot
Icon snow boots Black
$196.00
$280.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Moon Boot
Icon Low quilted snow boots Black
$194.00
$324.00
Mytheresa
