I Live in NYC and Commute—I'm Eying These Flats From Free People and Nordstrom
The latest installment of the early aughts redemption tour is the archetypal ballet flat. The tasteful flat is becoming synonymous with chic and easy style, not to mention built-in comfort.
As a New Yorker and a hybrid-work commuter, I walk at least an hour on every trip out of the house. That being said, comfort is a nonnegotiable when it comes to footwear, and heels are usually saved for special occasions. So in my book, anything that offers comfort is worth the money.
Luckily, this classic flat is also on all upcoming trend lists, and I’ve seen New Yorkers catching on quickly. Brands such as Jil Sander and The Row are among those leading the trend with square-toe silhouettes and high-vamp slip-ons. But you don’t have to splurge on a designer pair to look expensive. I’ve done a deep dive on Free People and Nordstrom for the top 30 pairs that won’t hurt your feet or your wallet. Keep scrolling for peak flats shopping.
These dream shoes are in lush pink velvet. What more could you want?
These champagne-colored flats are characterized by their luxe texture and delicate bow detail.
Adorable doesn't even come close when it comes to these perfect Mary Janes.
These are top of my cart. They're statement shoes for year-round wear.
Kitschy florals keep these flats playful and maximal.
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Copelyn is a freelance fashion and accessory editor. She formerly worked for Who What Wear as an associate shopping editor and is based in New York City. She writes about fashion and accessory trends in addition to creating original content. Before her time at Who What Wear, Copelyn was at Bustle Digital Group, working on the accessory market for cover shoots and fashion features across Nylon, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Romper, and Elite Daily. Copelyn also previously worked at InStyle and Cosmopolitan in the fashion and accessory departments on shopping and fashion market. Copelyn has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, Copelyn freelances in graphic and web design in the fashion-and-lifestyle space. She also loves to upcycle clothing and home décor as well as collect an embarrassing number of colorful sneakers and experiment with her hair color.
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