I Always Wear Heels, But These Flat Shoe Trends Are Doing It for Me
I am what you might call a shoe person. I love shoes. I find them to be not only one of the most quintessential pieces in outfit building but also the most fun thing to shop for. I could sit in a luxury department store’s shoe section for hours and not get bored. (I used to work for Nordstrom, so I actually did that once, and I highly recommend it.) I especially love heels. Ever since I was younger, I would try on my mom's heels or beg my mom to buy me a pair of heeled Cinderella shoes at the Disney store in the mall. I just thought they were the absolute embodiment of femininity, and as a 5’2” girl who’s always wanted to be taller, I wear heels whenever I can.
I’ve been wearing them since high school. I’ve gotten so good at maneuvering in heels that I could even run a mile in some, no joke. But we’re not here to talk about heels or my supernatural ability to walk in them; we are here to talk about flats. I’ll admit I’ve never really liked flats. I’ve always thought they were safe and boring, and that is the last thing I want my style to be described as. But lately, I’ve opened up my very closed mind and started spotting flat shoe trends that we’re so chic even I had to try them myself. Six trends stood out to me as ones I could totally see myself styling. I’ve officially converted into a flats lover.
Keep scrolling to see which six trends are responsible for this change of heart.
Mary Janes
There’s something so classic about a great pair of Mary Janes. I normally shy away from them, but lately I have been obsessed. I love how Cass styled them with just a classic black tee and skirt. So classy yet understated.
Simple Flat Sandals
I love a barely there shoe, and while these aren’t exactly that, they’re so simple that they’re close enough. As we enter into summer, I see myself pairing these with minidresses, maxi skirts, jeans, and tailored shorts.
Retro Sneakers
When it comes to sneakers, I have always liked that retro type of look. The Nikes above on Claire look so cool. These are my go-to. If I’m wearing flats, there’s a very high likelihood that I’m wearing sneakers.
Ballet Flats
Twenty twenty-two was a big year for ballet flats. We all love the Miu Miu ballet flats, but let’s be honest: Our wallets don’t. However, there are so many surprisingly affordable ballet flats that are so chic. I love the pop of red that fellowBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing editor Yusra is wearing above. They give me a Parisian vibe.
Classic Loafers
A good loafer is a must-have if you ask me. I know we typically think of these for fall/winter fashion, but I actually think they look great paired with the right dress or skirt. You’ll be seeing me wearing my loafers all around New York City this spring.
Slingbacks
I love a good slingback when it comes to heels, so naturally, I decided to give them a shot as flats, and I must say, I love them. Of course, what first popped into my mind when thinking of a slingback flat was the classic Chanel pair, as seen on Emili above, but there are so many cool variations like the Western-inspired Ganni pair below. I highly recommend investing in a pair ASAP.
Next up, 6 Flat Shoes Everyone Should Own in 2023 and the Best Versions atReplica Store
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. During her free time, she loves wine tasting, creating content for her social media, spending time with friends, traveling to new places, and Pilates, and has a love for reality television, especially The Real Housewives. Grace is the person in your friend group everyone goes to for recommendations for the best place to grab drinks in NYC on a Friday night or the best hotels and restaurants to try when traveling to a new city. While fashion is her main love, she loves all things wellness and lifestyle as well. Her ideal sunday is brunching with friends then walking around furniture shopping and listening to a podcast. As the assistant shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.
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