In addition to cultivating long and impressive careers, Katie Holmes and Alexa Chung share another commonality: Excellent taste in clothing and accessories. Both have a penchant for classic design and wardrobe staples, which we saw come into focus this week.
Over just a couple of days, I spotted Holmes and Chung reach for a lesser-worn but supremely chic shoe style that fashion people often opt for to elevate their daily looks. Instead of square-toe or rounded designs, both tapped into the almond-toe shoe trend to finesse their off-duty outfits.
Holmes chose a black almond-toe ballet flat which she paired with white, high-waisted trousers and a relaxed black tee. Using the sleek shoe pairing to smarten up the casual look, Holmes struck a balance between smart and laid-back whilst staying true to her signature effortless style.
Taking a more playful approach, Chung opted for a glistening pair of silver shoes to wear with her black, flared jeans. Featuring a similar almond-toe design, the shoes livened up her denim ensemble in a very fashion-forward way.
Working to elongate the legs, an almond toe shape curves around the foot, finishing in a blunted point as opposed to a fully rounded toe, and we think it looks inherently chic.
Emerging as one of the chicest flat-shoe trends of the season, high-street and designer brands alike have been hard at work designing their elegant iterations. From H&M's black leather ballet flats (a near-dupe for Holmes' pair to Sézane's pretty leopard-print design, read on to discover the best almond-toe flat shoes of the season.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST ALMOND-TOE FLATS:
These look more expensive than they are.
The leopard-print trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Flats with buckle detailing are everywhere this summer.
These just might be the perfect summer flats.
These also come in white.
The snake-effect print sets these apart from the rest.
Style with socks or go without.
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So *This* Is the Evening Bag Color Everyone Should Be Wearing With Black GownsPerfect for spring.
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The Chanel-Inspired Flats Trend That Looks Elevated, Luxe, and Instantly PolishedJust ask Alexa Chung.
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Move Over, Mesh Flats—Your Successor Is Hot on Your HeelsIt's trailing close behind.
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All the It Girls and Celebs Are Shelving White Sneakers for These 6 ColorsSpring's most comfortable trends.
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Not Black, Not White: The "Just Right" Sneaker Color Everyone in Fashion Is WearingGet on board.
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The $25 H&M and $50 Zara Flats I'm Buying Because This Shoe Trend Is Suddenly EverywhereIt's good enough to buy in multiples.
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The Boot Trend Everyone With Expensive Taste Is Styling Instead of Flats or HeelsWe're here for it.
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Suddenly, Every Classy Fashion Person in Paris Is Wearing This Elegant Heeled-Shoe TrendA fresh take on classic Mary Janes.
