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Lean into a preppier aesthetic with this Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flat ($90, originally $130). The belted black flats ooze a nostalgic flair that's so timeless, and we love the way the shoe is made all the more elevated by its dainty, gold hardware design.

Editor Quote: "For years, I questioned whether or not I was fashionable enough to actually pull off a pair of Mary Jane flats. The verdict might still be out on that matter, but I can honestly say no style in my closet makes me feel more chic or timeless than these black Mary Jane flats from Sam Edelman. I love the buckle detailing, and the way that they can be styled with truly anything in my closet." - Kyley Warren, Assistant Editor, Shop