The Anti-Trend Flat Shoe Stylish Women Wear With Skirts, Jeans and Dresses
This season, I'm going back to basics and honing in on the pillars of my wardrobe to ensure that I have a really strong foundation for outfit building this spring. This means that my day-to-day items are under a microscope as I assess which pieces are pulling their weight the most and might be worth stocking up on. During this process, I've come to realise that my shoe collection has overcomplicated itself, as nine times out of 10, when I go to get dressed in the morning, I reach for a pair of simple black flats.
It's hard to resist the temptation of this classic shoe style. Whether I need shoes to wear with my favourite jeans, wide-leg trousers or a billowy cotton dress, black flats do it best, and I'm not the only one to catch the bug—editors, influencers and stylists alike fall back on this hard-working shoe style season after season. Coming in the form of hardy loafers, dainty Mary Janes and sleek pointed-toe slingbacks, black flats can take on many appearances, and they all deliver on comfort and elegance.
Across high-street and designer brands from Reformation and H&M all the way to Toteme and Jimmy Choo, scroll on to discover my edit of the best black flat shoes to shop this spring.
SHOP THE BEST BLACK FLATS:
These comfortable flats come in so many different colours.
My black ballet flats are one of the most versatile pairs of shoes I own.
With a sleek pointed toe, these are an easy way to add an elegant touch to an everyday outfit.
These would look just as good with white socks as with bare ankles.
Velvet flats are set to be a major shoe trend this spring.
This pair from Mango will naturally smarten up a casual outfit with their shiny finish.
Controversial they may be, but Tabis continue to steal the hearts of fashion people.
Add some red tights or socks to liven these up.
Mesh flats are about to be everywhere.
The subtle croc effect really elevates the feel of these classic loafers.
Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer. Previously freelance commerce writer at British Vogue, Natalie’s experience spans journalistic and styling roles, which have seen her work on shoots for publications such as British Vogue, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK and write for publications including British Vogue and Conde Nast Traveller. With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news and trends for Who What Wear UK, with a particular focus on celebrity style and emerging fashion trends.
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