The Classy Flat-Shoe Trend People Are Wearing With Jeans and Basic Trousers
As we move ever closer towards spring, I've watched on in awe as fashion people all around me have succeeded in honing smart, cosy and stylish wardrobe rotations that seem to capture the current fashion climate whilst maintaining a timeless undercurrent all at once. Inspired by these looks, I've put some time into discovering the new-season swaps that work to ensure that classic looks retain a fresh edge.
Up there with leopard-print layers and grey, crewneck cardigans, fashion people have been making smart footwear decisions of late, many of which have been born out of bigger new-season trends. The chicest of all? Red flat shoes. Tapping into the growing preference for flat shoes over heels, the style set are completing their daily looks with a pop of red for a fresh finishing touch that can revive just about any outfit.
We've seen red ballet flats lead the pack in recent months, but this season the trend is going one step further, and red flats in all their forms are suddenly everywhere. From sturdy loafers to slinky slingbacks and vivid red trainers, the red shoe trend has certainly found its (flat) feet. Not only that, but chilli red has also been a key trend across clothing and bags for the past two seasons, and I have a feeling that by the time fashion month is over in March, we'll be confirming its presence for A/W '24 too.
Effortlessly elevating the feel of a simple jeans and T-shirt look, red flats will also style well with white, cotton dresses and light linen trousers come summer. Newly inspired to get my hands on my own pair of ruby-red slippers, I've collated the best red flat shoes available to shop now. Read on to discover my edit.
SHOP RED FLAT SHOES:
Mary Janes are still a key footwear buy for spring.
I keep coming back to Ganni's cult buckle flats.
In a sumptuous velvet finish, these might be my favourite pair.
Red trainers are the easiest way to add some colour to a simple casual look.
Tick off two trends in one with this bow-adorned pair.
These patent ballet flats will put a fresh spin on any spring look.
The mesh shoe trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
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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