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
Carel
Oceano Slingback Toe Ballet Sandals Black
$405.00
Eraldo
-30%
Tory Burch
Suede-trimmed mesh Mary Jane flats Black
$315.00
$450.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Zinda
Ballet flats Black
$91.00
$229.00
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
Roxanne rubber sandals Black
$188.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Tory Burch
Romy Sport leather slides Black
$406.00
$580.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Ganni
Faux-leather slingback flats Black
$326.00
$465.00
Mytheresa
-30%
See By Chloé
See By Chloé Lynette leather sandals Black
$312.00
$445.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Staud
Harrington chino and poplin maxi dress Blue
$236.00
$590.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Versace
Greca embellished oversized sunglasses Black
$378.00
$540.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Anna Kosturova
Tie-dye silk wrap dress Blue
$474.00
$790.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Tory Burch
Mellow leather thong sandals Brown
$223.00
$445.00
Mytheresa
-50%
C.P. Company
Cotton-blend twill cargo shorts White
$223.00
$445.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Sir.
Breeze striped ruched mesh midi dress Red
$466.00
$665.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton-blend baseball cap Beige
$108.00
$135.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Self Portrait
Shirred metallic-effect off-shoulder top Black
$500.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Self Portrait
Gathered georgette and lace blouse White
$438.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Logo embroidered T-shirt Brown
$455.00
$650.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Hogan
H698 suede platform sneakers Brown
$469.00
$670.00
Mytheresa
-40%
C.P. Company
Lens cotton sateen cargo pants Grey
$261.00
$435.00
Mytheresa
