When you're in the short-person club (like myself), the thought of going to dinner, on a first date, or on a night and wearing flats is horrifying. I know that sounds dramatic, but when you live in a city that can sometimes feel like a sea of 5'9"+ models, those of us who are 5'5" and under are taking every extra inch we could get. I'm telling you. I was a bona fide heel girl. If you ever saw me wearing flats, I was either running to a workout or running a quick errand. But with the fashion world's infatuation with all this quiet luxury came the flat-shoe obsession. Ballet flats, mesh flats, beaded flats, loafers, flat sandals… You name it. They were all on the feet of the über-stylish all summer 2023. Eventually, I folded and started to embrace flat shoes. Now, I'm one of those chic people running around the city in my poplin dress and ballet flats. I have to say I wish I came over to the short-shoe side sooner. This is not only way more comfortable but also way easier to style with all of my favorite basics.
I rounded up 29 of my favorite flat shoes on the market right now. Trust me—after looking at these, you'll be team flat shoes too.
Studded-buckle ballet flats? Sign me up.
My friend got these for a trip to Europe. I'm obsessed.
Who doesn't love good fisherman sandals?
Fashion people love these.
I'm such a Birkenstock girl. I love these.
I've been wanting these for a while.
I'd pair these with a white dress.
A classic.
Mary Janes will be dominating this fall.
Classic and chic.
These are so pretty.
These come in brown too.
Not exactly your usual Birks.
How great would these be with a white dress?
These are always a classic.
You'll wear these all the time.
Major Chanel vibes here.
It's the buckle for me.
Perfect for fall.
I'm already thinking of all the things I have in my closet to wear these with.
Perfect for the beach.
Who doesn't love classic flats?
Gigi Hadid loves these.
How chic are these?
These are so good.
Everyone is so into mesh flats lately.
More metallics, please.
A fan favorite.
Party flats.
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