Every Fashion Person Is Buying This Easy Shoe Trend for Summer
This season, we've seen the rise of a number of shoe trends. One of the most interesting observations I've made, however, is that many fashion people are swapping out their heels for flats. See-through mesh shoes and bedazzled Mary Janes finished with studs and rhinestones are among the major flats trends that fashion people have been flocking to that are worthy of a spot in your closet. But I also have my eyes set on another under-the-radar style that is dominating this summer: polished flats.
I've noticed that the shoes fall into one of two camps. They're either pointed slingbacks that have a sleek and refined silhouette or softer, more classic takes on ballerina flats. The easy flats have been sweeping the outfits of the fashion set and are proving to be the essential shoes of the season when you're ready to take a break from heels—often serving as the finishing piece to add to a look with jeans or a maxi skirt. Ahead, shop the best polished flats to add to your closet.
The pair sitting at the top of my personal wish list.
A personal favorite of Kate Moss.
The Chanel denim ballerina flats are sold out everywhere, but you can still order these.
Kendall Jenner was recently spotted wearing these shoes from The Row.
Finished with Roger Vivier's signature hardware.
These are nearly impossible to find, so I'd recommend ordering them if they're your size.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.