I'm a Shoe Fanatic—8 Polished Looks That Prove Flats Are Always a Good Idea

Let’s face it: There’s a time and a place for heels, but not all of us possess the poise, grace and balance needed to pull them off on a daily basis. Yes, I’m talking about myself. Don’t get me wrong—I’m partial to low-heeled boots in autumn and platform sandals in summer. But when I have things to do and places to be, nine times out of 10, I’ll opt for flat soles.

Comfort is my main motivator, but this key factor aside, there's no denying that flat shoes offer a certain effortlessness that's difficult to replicate with heels.

Between Mary Janes, ballet pumps, Chelsea boots and the comfiest of all, trainers, we fashion enthusiasts have plenty of flat footwear options that are bang-on-trend and don’t require us to compromise our style. But for those still in doubt, we figured a little inspiration might come in handy. Keep scrolling for eight celebrity and street style outfits that prove a great autumn outfit doesn’t require a pair of heels. 

1. Oversized Knit + White Denim + Flat Boots

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Style Notes: Though Alexa Chung is clearly a fan of heeled Mary Janes and platform boots, she also wears plenty of enviable flat-shoe outfits like this one. 

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2. A Trench Coat + Striped Jumper + Trainers

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Style Notes: This is such an of-the-moment outfit—striped knit, trench coat, retro sneakers—yet it still feels incredibly classic. 

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3. A Leather Blazer + Loose-Fit Jeans + Chunky Loafers

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Style Notes: Nothing says model off-duty like relaxed silhouettes and comfortable footwear. Gigi Hadid's leather blazer is so on-trend, especially paired with those thick-soled loafers.

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4. A Bomber Jacket + Culottes + Trainers

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Style Notes: Olivia Palermo always gets it right. This tonal look feels autumnal without being heavy. Plus, it includes a bomber jacket, which gives it instant trend points.

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5. Double Denim + Loafers

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Style Notes: We've talked a lot about double denim recently, and while it might not be everyone's sartorial flavour, there's no denying this outfit is mega cool.

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6. An Oversized Shirt + Bike Shorts + Trainers

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Style Notes: Jennifer Lopez has been serving a lot of on-point outfits this year—including plenty of elevated honeymoon ensembles—but we just love this laid-back pairing of an oversized white shirt and simple sneakers. The perfect weekend look.

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7. A Longline Coat + Cargos + Converse

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Style Notes: I've historically harboured a strong dislike for camouflage, but even I can get on board with this Emily Ratajkowski outfit. The black layers keep the camo looking understated and cool.

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8. A Relaxed Midi Dress + Ballet Flats

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Style Notes: Knitted midi dresses are such an easy option for autumn/winter, and ballet flats are everywhere right now. All in all, this look is a winner.

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Freelance Fashion Editor

Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer and editor. She started her first blog at age 14 and went on to intern at print and digital publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed Confused and Indie magazine.

A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and fresh takes on classic design.

In her spare time, Bébhinn enjoys perusing Edinburgh’s best vintage shops, working through her out-of-control book collection and watching dog reels on Instagram.