In addition to cultivating long and impressive careers, Katie Holmes and Alexa Chung share another commonality: Excellent taste in clothing and accessories. Both have a penchant for classic design and wardrobe staples, which we saw come into focus this week.
Over just a couple of days, I spotted Holmes and Chung reach for a lesser-worn but supremely chic shoe style that fashion people often opt for to elevate their daily looks. Instead of square-toe or rounded designs, both tapped into the almond-toe shoe trend to finesse their off-duty outfits.
Holmes chose a black almond-toe ballet flat which she paired with white, high-waisted trousers and a relaxed black tee. Using the sleek shoe pairing to smarten up the casual look, Holmes struck a balance between smart and laid-back whilst staying true to her signature effortless style.
Taking a more playful approach, Chung opted for a glistening pair of silver shoes to wear with her black, flared jeans. Featuring a similar almond-toe design, the shoes livened up her denim ensemble in a very fashion-forward way.
Working to elongate the legs, an almond toe shape curves around the foot, finishing in a blunted point as opposed to a fully rounded toe, and we think it looks inherently chic.
Emerging as one of the chicest flat-shoe trends of the season, high-street and designer brands alike have been hard at work designing their elegant iterations. From H&M's black leather ballet flats (a near-dupe for Holmes' pair to Sézane's pretty leopard-print design, read on to discover the best almond-toe flat shoes of the season.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST ALMOND-TOE FLATS:
These look more expensive than they are.
The leopard-print trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Flats with buckle detailing are everywhere this summer.
These just might be the perfect summer flats.
These also come in white.
The snake-effect print sets these apart from the rest.
Style with socks or go without.
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