From dressy to casual, I think you can make flat shoes work with any outfit for any occasion—mainly because there are so many incredible options these days. I used to always reach for heels whenever I had a special event on my calendar, but with the vast array of flat shoe styles to choose from, that's no longer the case. It explains why so many of the current "It" shoes are flats.
I think brands have finally realized that people want to be comfortable without sacrificing style. It's a pretty simple concept and a great explanation for why there are so many good flats to choose from lately. I've slowly started to shop for fall and realized I've only bought flat shoes thus far—no heels. Between all the cool mesh flats, loafers, Mary Janes, and elegant slingbacks, there's no lack of flat shoes to choose from and wear with everything this fall and beyond. Scroll to shop my favorites of each of the five flat shoe trends set to be popular this season.
Ballerinas
This classic pair will get the most wear of any flats in your closet.
My obsession with this pair isn't letting up.
These are as fun as they are versatile.
White flats in the fall? I say yes.
This Anthropologie pair looks so incredibly comfortable.
This color is the perfect fall neutral.
Slingback Flats
Hailey Bieber has been wearing this elegant pair.
I'm in love with this rich color.
Satin shoes are about to be everywhere.
I'm sure this wallet-friendly pair is going to sell out.
I can see why these perfect cap-toe flats are so hard to find in stock.
The little bow!
Loafers
These are one of the best affordable pairs of loafers on the market.
The reviews for these are basically perfect.
You can't talk about loafers without talking about Gucci.
Very into the ruching.
I've literally walked miles in this pair without one blister.
Red shoes are at the top of my fall shopping list.
Mary Janes
They come in black too.
The Row's Mary Janes are practically legendary.
Nordstrom just released this pair, and I have a feeling they will be popular.
The fashion set will love these.
I haven't stopped thinking about these since I first laid eyes on them.
Nordstrom shoppers are obsessed with this particular pair.
Mesh Flats
J.Crew got the mesh flats memo loud and clear.
No wonder they're already sold out in black.
This wildly popular pair can now be preordered in both black and white.
A worthy splurge.
I don't think these are ever going out of style.
These would make any outfit look chic.
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