I'm Anti-Heels, and These Flat Shoes Will Look Great With Dresses
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@lucywilliams02What 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
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@sidselallingSidsel 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.
Like Chanel flats but at a fraction of the cost.
2. Sneakers
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@chrissyfordChrissy Rutherford gives her pretty floral dress the cool-girl treatment with white socks and sporty sneakers. This outfit makes for a great summer uniform.
There is something timeless and nostalgic about these black sneakers.
Another great sneaker collab from Wales Bonner and Adidas.
3. Flip-Flops
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@anna__laplacaWho What Wear editor Anna Laplaca is the epitome of cool in an animal-print dress and black platform flip-flops.
The exact flip-flops from LaPlaca's look above.
I picture these Birkenstocks with a flowy maxi dress.
4. Loafers
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@emmarosestyleEmma 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.
These Prada loafer are the go-to among the fashion set.
5. Slide Sandals
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@abimarvelAbisola 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.
6. Ankle-Wrap Sandals
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@lucywilliams02The 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.
The braiding is such a nice detail.
A super luxe-looking sandal that doesn't end up being too much of an investment.