Style Your Fall Flats Like This, and You'll Get More Attention Than You Would in 5-Inch Heels
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Even if you live for heels — standing tall, making a statement, and all that jazz — there's no denying that flats give your feet a breather and make walking around a breeze. While adding inches can surely make you pop out of a crowd, we came up with 27 street style sourced ways for achieving the same bold style without the elevation. Although, you know, you will be elevating your look by trying out these tips and tricks, all of which draw focus to certain elements of an outfit without being too obvious about it. If flats feel ordinary or "simple" to you, you're about to have a whole new outlook this Fall, especially when you shop our favorite pairs after the jump.
Find the perfect ballet slipper to match your skin tone and pair it with an above-the-knee dress. This is an easy hack for elongating your legs without navigating the streets in heels.
Match a bright flat to the color of your dress and a key accessory. Voila! You've mastered monochrome.
Work a Mary Jane with a playful, ladylike print like polka-dots.
Bring your ivory basics into Fall by sporting them with a fancy flat instead of sandals.
Draw attention to a textured flat with a plaid blazer, or any contrasting print.
Finish an abstract prairie-style maxi dress with your favorite designer flat.
Keep a colorful outfit sophisticated and grounded in a basic black loafer.
Invest in a chestnut pair that will go perfectly with your autumnal prints.
Complete your favorite long-sleeved wrap dress with backless tasseled loafers, which will instantly feel as cozy as slippers.
A sugar-pink loafer will lighten up any all-black outfit, especially with the help of gemstone statement earrings.
When your Fall suit is bright as can be, finish with functional flats in a neutral shade.
An artfully sculpted flat with an embellishment adds a feminine touch to oversize, menswear-inspired separates.
Wear cap-toe ballet flats with pooling flares. It's an unexpected shoe choice, but looks adorable with some cropped outerwear.
Coordinate your shoes with the color of your shirt. Choose pants and a blazer in muted tones to let your happy pairing stand out.
A plain black slingback is always the easy answer to an ankle-grazing skirt that you want to be the center of attention.
If your flats are textured, draw focus to them in a shorter dress with a hemline above the knee.
Play up patent leather with metallic pants.
Jeans and a T-shirt never felt so effortless — just finish them with your favorite loafer.
Leopard flats are the perfect finish to a neutral midi dress that's simple and smartly tailored.
Bring your espadrilles into Fall by working them with a thick trouser and layers up top.
Loafers with tassels are your sweater with ruffle's new best friend. Separate the two with a pair of jeans.
Ground out your breezy shirtdress with slingbacks in a darker tone.
Pair up a fun turtleneck and Summer slip, and finish with an eye-catching patent flat that takes your outfit to the next level.
If you're drawing attention to a bold style move, like sporting a bralette under your blazer, slip into flats in the same colorway as your lingerie.
Try wearing flats with your Canadian tuxedo rather than clunky boots or heels. The look will feel as easy as a one-and-done jumpsuit.
Work a dark pair of leather shoes with your white denim — which, by the way, can totally be brought into Fall.
If your coordinates deserve all the attention, don't distract from them with a sky-high heel. Keep it uncomplicated in flats.
Loeffler Randall Jasper Oxford
Givenchy Rivington Logo Slingback Mule
Something Navy Avenue Bow Mule
Zara Leather Slingback Babouches
Linea Paolo Dean Pointy Toe Flat
Calvin Klein Brodie Plain Toe Derby
Sam Edelman Rodney Pointy-Toe Genuine Calf-Hair Flat
Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Flat
Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Flat ($955)
Gucci Princetown Loafer Mule
Gucci Princetown Loafer Mule ($680-$695)