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 4.5 Black
£385.00
Tory Burch
-50%
Stuart Weitzman
Patent Leather Slingback Ballet Flats EMLIA size 36,5
£170.72
£341.43
GLAMOOD
Coach
Flat With Crystals Black
£195.00
Coach
Tory Burch
Womens Cap-Toe Ballet, size 3.5 Black
£330.00
Tory Burch
2. Combat boots
Pair a romantic dress with cool worker boots – the perfect way to add an effortless edge to your evening dresses.
-70%
Tory Burch
Leather Combat Boots DOUBLE-T with Inner Zip size 36,5
£137.44
£458.13
GLAMOOD
-45%
Diesel
Leather Combat Boots HAMMER with Logo Toe size 36
£273.36
£497.02
GLAMOOD
-75%
Viktor & Rolf
MELISSA Glitter Rubber Combat Boots COTURNO with Contrasting size 41,5
£38.68
£154.73
GLAMOOD
-65%
Woolrich
Hammered Leather Combat Boots WORK with Zip size 6,5
£87.74
£250.67
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.
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
On
Running 3WF10060755 Cloud 6 Women Pearl White UK 4.5
£165.00
Amazon
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
New Balance
Womens 327 Shoes, Moonbeam/Black, 4.5/M
£105.14
Amazon
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 4.5 Black
£385.00
Tory Burch
Coach
Flat With Crystals Black
£195.00
Coach
Tory Burch
Womens Cap-Toe Ballet, size 3.5 Black
£330.00
Tory Burch
Tory Burch
Womens Romy Mary Jane, size 5.5 Black
£275.00
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.
Charles & Keith
Knotted Accent Slide Sandals Black
£65.00
Charles & Keith
FitFlop
Lulu Back Strap Leather Womens Slingbacks Sandals - All Black - Size:UK 5
£14.27
Legend Footwear
-20%
Charles & Keith
Barbara Pearl-Bow Ballet Flats
£44.00
£55.00
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
Gertrude Mary Janes
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Synthia Flat Shoe IVORYSATIN White
£119.99
Steve Madden
Charles & Keith
Square-Toe Bow Ballet Flats
£65.00
Charles & Keith
-40%
Victoria Beckham
Leather slingback flats Red
£372.00
£620.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Charles & Keith
Carmel Patent Buckled Mary Jane Flats Black
£44.00
£55.00
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
Gayla Flat Shoe LIME
£119.99
Steve Madden
Charles & Keith
Rio Beaded Chain-Link Slingback Flats Black
£55.00
Charles & Keith