Sorry, Heels—Celebrities Now Wear These Classic Flat Shoes All the Time

It may be too early to call it, but I feel confident that 2023 will be the year of the flat shoe. Already we have witnessed a phenomenal comeback for the oft-maligned ballet flatsBirkenstock's Boston Clogs continue to be a top-seller, and we're spotting more celebrities wearing loafers than ever before. Yes, there are plenty of occasions that call for a stacked platform or spindly stiletto, but on a day-to-day basis, our favourite high-profile people are reaching for the smart, comfortable, reliable slip-on shoe. 

Some, like Dakota Johnson, are rarely seen in anything else, to the point where we'd like to imagine she has a separate wardrobe for all of the Gucci Horsebit Loafers to rest side-by-side in harmony. Others like to lean on the loafer's preppy vibe to compliment a shorter hemline, some use them as the perfect accompaniment to classic tailored looks, and there's no denying they are a solid choice in combination with many a different denim silhouette. 

Keep scrolling to see more celebrities in loafers, and shop the best pairs for your own forever wardrobe.

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Style Notes: Dakota Johnson's Gucci trousers, cropped tee and loafers look is nothing short of weekend outfit perfection.

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Style Notes: Hailey Bieber's jeans, leather jacket and loafers combination is about at 2023 as it gets.

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Style Notes: Madison Beer ups the prep-factor of her skirt suit with popsocks and shiny loafers.

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Style Notes: Square-toe loafers are the microtrend to know about within this major footwear movement—Sophie Turner looks so great in hers with white jeans and matching brown knit.

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Style Notes: A trouser suit with baggy proportions looks oh-so-cool with chunky loafers. Nicely played, Dua.

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Style Notes: We love how the splits in Little Simz's printed trousers really accentuate her black socks and monochrome loafers—this is a look from 2021 that feels just as current today.

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Style Notes: Dakota Johnson is usually wearing a pair of Gucci loafers, and we love how this dark-green style looks with her camel suit. 

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Style Notes: Amalie Gassmann gives her red skirt suit an edge with a pair of chunky black loafers.

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Style Notes: Here we have another pair of loafers and socks on the red carpet—Leah Harvey wears her patent pair with a puff-sleeve black leather dress.

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Style Notes: Haniq Best wears a classic autumn look, but it's her chain-detail loafers that we're really into. 

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Style Notes: There is a lot going on in Amelia Hamlin's outfit with all that volume, texture and colour. However, her black sturdy loafers really do ground the look.

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Style Notes: Elsa Hosk swaps heels for a chunky pair of loafers to add an edge to her elegant white suit. 

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Style Notes: You can barely see the loafers under Bella Hadid's oversized trousers, but trust us they are there.

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Style Notes: These classic brown Gucci loafers look amazing with the yellow and the feathers.

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Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was hired to launch a UK sister site and social channels, localise content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 15 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times and MatchesFashion.com, among many others.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy toddler and highly Instagrammable cat.