Not Flats, Not Kitten Heels—Anya Taylor-Joy's In-Between Shoe Trend Looks So Elegant With Jeans
Anya Taylor-Joy has a knack for making the most basic outfits look impossibly cool, and her latest off-duty look just gave us major inspo for effortless summer styling. The actress was spotted in New York City with her husband, nearly flying under the radar in a casual jeans-and-T-shirt outfit that we'll definitely be copying.
Opting for a super relaxed silhouette, she paired slouchy, wide-leg jeans with an oversized green graphic tee. Emblazoned with the word "lucky" in green glitter, the top teases Taylor-Joy's new crime-thriller miniseries of the same name, which premiered last week on Apple TV. Her accessories—an Elsa Peretti Scorpion pendant and cuff from Tiffany & Co.—might also offer a subtle hint into her character, a con artist on the run.
But it’s her chic shoes that captured our attention. Taylor-Joy opted for an unexpected square-toed block heel that had us doing a double-take. Not quite a flat, not quite a kitten heel, this low-profile shoe trend adds an element of elegance to the relaxed look. It gives just enough lift to keep wide-leg hems from dragging while still being walkable and low-maintenance. Consider us officially conned into trying the trend. Keep scrolling to see ATJ's full look, then find your own perfect pair to take for a spin.
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Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks.