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.
Russell & Bromley
CARDEN Womens Pink Leather Pearl Detail Ballerina
£250.00
Russell & Bromley
-45%
Stuart Weitzman
Mary Jane GOLDIE Ballet Flats with Decorative Pearls size 39
£190.20
£345.82
GLAMOOD
Russell & Bromley
CHARMING Womens Brown & Black Leather Quilted Ballet Pump
£250.00
Russell & Bromley
Coach
Flat With Crystals Black
£195.00
Coach
2. Combat boots
Pair a romantic dress with cool worker boots – the perfect way to add an effortless edge to your evening dresses.
-45%
Diesel
Leather HAMMER Combat Booties with Logoed Toe size 40
£276.88
£503.41
GLAMOOD
Russell & Bromley
HENLOW Cleated Lace Up Ankle Boot Red
£325.00
Russell & Bromley
-50%
Woolrich
Textured Leather WORK BOOT Combat Boots with Zip size 5,5
£126.95
£253.89
GLAMOOD
-45%
Tory Burch
Leather DOUBLE-T Combat Booties with Inner Zip size 36,5
£255.21
£464.01
GLAMOOD
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.
Asics
Gel-1130 White/Silver/Pink sneakers
£132.00
FARFETCH
UGG
Lowmel Chestnut sneakers - Brown
£152.00
FARFETCH
Coach
logo-detail mesh sneakers - Neutrals Beige
£195.00
FARFETCH
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.
Russell & Bromley
CARDEN Womens Black Leather Pearl Detail Ballerina
£250.00
Russell & Bromley
Coach
Flat With Crystals Black
£195.00
Coach
Tory Burch
Womens Cap-Toe Quilted Ballet, size 6.5 White
£285.00
Tory Burch
Tory Burch
Womens Double T Buckle Mary Jane, size 7.5 Black
£330.00
Tory Burch
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.
-20%
Tory Burch
Kira leather platform sandals Black
£236.00
£295.00
Mytheresa
Charles & Keith
Ivette Woven Slide Sandals Black
£55.00
Charles & Keith
Tory Burch
Embellished thong sandals Black
£170.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Charles & Keith
Kirke Buckled Double-Strap Sandals Brown
£37.50
£75.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Erinna Metallic-Accent Pointed-Toe Flats Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
-30%
Ganni
Eyelets Jewel faux leather ballet flats Black
£203.00
£290.00
Mytheresa
Charles & Keith
Gertrude Mesh Mary Jane Flats Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
-42%
PARIS TEXAS
Jessica Western ballet flats - Black
£293.00
£502.00
FARFETCH
Charles & Keith
Satin Crystal-Embellished Bow Ballet Flats Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
-30%
Tod's
Velvet Mary Jane flats Red
£385.00
£550.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Charles & Keith
Satin Crystal-Buckle Pointed-Toe Slingback Flats Black
£47.20
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Ellison Flat Shoe NATURAL
£99.99
Steve Madden
-30%
Charles & Keith
Chain-Link Pointed-Toe Ballet Flats Black
£41.30
£59.00
Charles & Keith
-20%
AllSaints
Leather Holly Leather Stud Ballet Flats, Size: UK 4/ US 7/ EU 37 Grey
£143.00
£179.00
AllSaints
-30%
Charles & Keith
Bow Pointed-Toe Ballet Flats Black
£41.30
£59.00
Charles & Keith
-20%
Ferragamo
Varina patent leather ballet flats Black
£460.00
£575.00
Mytheresa