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.
Tory Burch
Womens Reva Ballet, size 8.5 Black
£385.00
Tory Burch
Coach
Flat With Crystals Red
£195.00
Coach
Tory Burch
Womens Reva Travel Ballet, size 2.5 White
£275.00
Tory Burch
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.
See By Chloé
Black Mallory Combat Boots
£480.00
Ssense
Russell & Bromley
COMBAT 8 Eyelet Combat Boot Black
£245.00
Russell & Bromley
Grenson
Grenson Woman Meg Leather And Suede Combat Boots Black Size 3.5
£295.00
The Outnet
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.
New Balance
Womens 327 Shoes, Moonbeam/Black, 4.5/M
£105.14
Amazon
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
-50%
Charles & Keith
Dorri Patent Triple-Bow Ballet Flats
£32.50
£65.00
Charles & Keith
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.
Tory Burch
Womens Reva Ballet, size 8.5 Black
£385.00
Tory Burch
Coach
Flat With Crystals Black
£195.00
Coach
Tory Burch
Womens Cap-Toe Ballet, size 5.5 Black
£330.00
Tory Burch
-40%
Ferragamo
Women Soft bow ballet flat Black Size 2.5
£381.00
£635.00
Ferragamo
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.
FitFlop
Gracie Back Strap Leather Womens Comfort Sandals - All Black - Size:UK 6.5
£24.42
Legend Footwear
Fat Face
FatFace Cali Black Leather Fisherman Sandal
£65.50
FatFace
FitFlop
Lulu Back Strap Leather Womens Slingbacks Sandals - All Black - Size:UK 5
£14.27
Legend Footwear
Steve Madden
Vinetta-MF Flat Shoe FLORAL
£99.99
Steve Madden
-20%
Charles & Keith
Patent Crystal-Buckle Slingback Flats
£47.20
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Rerun Flat Shoe BLUSH SUEDE Rose
£129.99
Steve Madden
-30%
Charles & Keith
Glennis Bow Ballet Flats
£34.30
£49.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Ellison Flat Shoe NATURAL
£99.99
Steve Madden
Clarks
Ubree15 Poppy Leather Womens Slip On Shoes - Sand Combi - Size:UK 6.5
£34.57
Legend Footwear
Charles & Keith
Triple-Strap Mary Jane Flats
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Gayla Flat Shoe LIME
£119.99
Steve Madden
Charles & Keith
Gertrude Mary Janes
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Meja Floral Mary Jane Flats Yellow
£69.00
Charles & Keith
