I'm a shoe person through and through, so you can bet that I've been studying all of the trendy fall ones for months now. One big observation I've had is that many of this season's It shoes are flats. And I must say that I love to see it. It's quite the change from all of the sky-high platforms that dominated the spring and summer months of 2022, but the fashion month street style I've seen so far proves that flats are indeed taking precedence for fall. But how to style them, you ask? Good question.
As one does when they're a shoe-obsessed fashion editor, I spent more time than I care to admit staring at the feet of the showgoers to see which were wearing trendy flat shoes (the Miu Miu satin ballet flats were the winner, FYI) and what outfits they were wearing with them. Scroll on for the best fall flat-shoe outfits I could find, and shop the trendiest flat shoes of the season.
Pieces needed: Oversize coat, sweater, miniskirt, socks, ballet flats
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Pieces needed: Bomber jacket, button-down shirt, trousers, loafers
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Pieces needed: Vest, black pants, soccer sneakers
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Pieces needed: Cropped jacket, cream-colored jeans, ballet flats
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Pieces needed: Striped sweater, miniskirt, socks, ballet flats
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Pieces needed: Leather bomber jacket, button-down shirt, tank top, trousers, retro sneakers
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Pieces needed: Camel coat, cable-knit sweater, baggy jeans, pointed-toe flats
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Pieces needed: Blazer, vest, T-shirt, black shorts, sheer tights, ballet flats
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Pieces needed: Sweater-vest, T-shirt, flared jeans, soccer sneakers
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Pieces needed: Long cardigan, trousers, printed flats
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Shop It Flats for Fall
These are fall's It shoes, hands down.
These first became a thing last fall, but everyone is still obsessed with them.
After all the chunky-sneaker trends, I love how pared-down these are.
Zoë Kravitz wears these constantly, and that's enough incentive for me.
The new Gucci loafers that are going viral for obvious reasons.
Oh how I'd love to slip my feet into these.
Yep, they're still selling out left and right.
I can't get over how elegant these new Totême flats are.
Anything with the Prada triangle is an It item in my book.
I have a hunch that these are going to be the next big The Row shoes.
The coolest way to wear these is with socks.
These win the award for best hardware in my book.
I love how literally Miu Miu is taking things here.
Next up, nine classic fall outfit ideas, courtesy of French girls.
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