The great flat shoe moment is well and truly here, and not a moment too soon. From the ballet pump to the loafer, the Mary Jane to the brogue, this edit covers every style of flat worth owning this season, from a Chanel classic at the investment end to a Next bow loafer at £34 that will make you wonder why you ever spent more. Your feet will thank you. Your outfit definitely will.
By Alice Olins
The Flat Edit: 20 Work Flats That Actually Do The Job
The great flat shoe moment is well and truly here, and not a moment too soon. From the ballet pump to the loafer, the Mary Jane to the brogue, this edit covers every style of flat worth owning this season, from a Chanel classic at the investment end to a Next bow loafer at £34 that will make you wonder why you ever spent more. Your feet will thank you. Your outfit definitely will.
Beige has a bit of a bad reputation for playing it safe. A suede loafer with Navarro fringing puts that argument to rest. The neutral is the same. The vibe is not.
The woven loafer is doing the quiet work of the season: it looks considered, feels lighter, and a little more masculine, but goes with everything. Absolutely zero effort, and that's the whole point.
The pointed toe is back and there’s one obvious reason: Carolyn Bessette. She wore these with the kind of effortless precision that makes everything look easy. Try it and see.
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