6 Ways To Make Flats Look Stylish

Love shoes but hate high heels? One of my readers Claire recently emailed me to ask for advice on shoes as she can't wear heels. So in this post, I have 6 ways to make flats look stylish for the perfect balance of style + comfort!

Embellishment

A little sparkle + bling is a sure fire way to dress up the humble flat. It just adds a little lift and makes your flats go from plain to popping! If sparkles aren't your thing, try just a simple touch of metal hardware.

Keep it pointy!

A pointed toe makes a flat look much more polished and professional. While a rounded toe is a classic run-around weekend shoe, it does appear more casual overall - so look for a pointed toe for something more formal or for work.

Tapered pants + flats

Tapered (or skinny) pants or jeans are a flats' best friend. This is your classic, Audrey Hepburn inspired look of ballet flats with 7/8 trousers. Today, you can translate this any way you like, but the overall silhouette endures. The tapered trousers makes ankles look smaller and highlight your shoes.

Shine, shine, shine

I've always said it - but patent leather makes things that might be dull or boring go to shiny + stylish just like THAT! Even round toe flats have a bit more pizzazz in patent. So let your flats shine on!

Make a statement in colour

Like statement jackets and handbags, shoes in a bold, bright colour is an easy way to make a statement. Experiment outside of the normal blacks or browns, and throw in some colour into your flats.

Introduce a print or pattern

If you're feeling really adventurous, try flats in a print or pattern! This is a fun way to make "boring" flats a focus and go from dull to interesting in a flash!