I'm Anti-Heels, and These Flat Shoes Will Look Great With Dresses

What can I say? I can't handle wearing heels unless it's a car-to-dinner-seat situation, especially if they are over three inches. Thankfully, the shoe gods have blessed me with a constant stream of flat shoe trends for almost a decade—the last few years, in particular. Nowadays, it's rare to see many in the fashion set wearing heels in the wild. Instead, it's all about comfy shoes that don't sacrifice style, even for formal occasions. I wouldn't have dared show up to an event like a wedding in anything but heels some years back, but times have changed.

Such is the case when it comes to styling dresses in general. There are a plethora of flat shoes that go great with just about any style of dress, whether it be for an everyday outfit or the fanciest of party looks. Below, I share six of my top flat shoe styles to wear with dresses this season. From sneakers to ballet flats to sandals, there's something for everyone on this list.

1. Ballet Flats

Sidsel Alling 6 Flat Shoes to Wear With Dresses Neutral Ballet Flats

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@sidselalling

Sidsel Alling, a stylish creative from Denmark and one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram, paired her neutral ballet flats with a black minidress, oversize blazer, and cool accessories.

These sweet flats are giving The Row vibes.

Mesh flats are everywhere this season.

These are high on my must-have list.

Mesh and embellished? Yes, please.

Like Chanel flats but at a fraction of the cost.

2. Sneakers

Chrissy Rutherford 6 Flat Shoes to Wear With Dresses Floral Dress Sneakers

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@chrissyford

Chrissy Rutherford gives her pretty floral dress the cool-girl treatment with white socks and sporty sneakers. This outfit makes for a great summer uniform.

These $50 sneakers add a sporty detail.

These classic white sneakers keep selling out.

There is something timeless and nostalgic about these black sneakers.

Another cool color combo from New Balance.

These kicks will always be in style.

Another great sneaker collab from Wales Bonner and Adidas.

3. Flip-Flops

Who What Wear editor Anna Laplaca is the epitome of cool in an animal-print dress and black platform flip-flops.

I picture these Birkenstocks with a flowy maxi dress.

These chunky flip-flops come in four different colors.

Emma Rose Thatcher proves that one of the best ways to give a pretty white dress a bit of an edge is to pair it with some standout loafers.

How chic are these beige loafers?

These Prada loafer are the go-to among the fashion set.

Abisola Omole 6 Flat Shoes to Wear With Dresses Flat Sandals White Dress

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@abimarvel

Abisola Omole is the picture of effortless in a simple white dress, a layered neutral button-down, and linen-like slide sandals.

These pretty sandals are the same ones that Omole is wearing above.

White slides go great with spring and summer dresses.

Yellow is a favorite color at the moment.

Minimalist sandals at their finest.

6. Ankle-Wrap Sandals

The forever chic Lucy Williams opted to pair her sheer black maxi dress with brown ankle-wrap sandals from her new collaboration with Ancient Greek Sandals.

A super luxe-looking sandal that doesn't end up being too much of an investment.

A fun yellow sandal to add to your repertoire.

I'm super into chocolate shoes at the moment.