8 Pairs of Affordable Flats That Will Help Your Outfits Look On-Trend This Fall

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One of the easiest and most seamless ways to step into fall is with a trendy pair of shoes. Today, I'm focused on flats and the styles that ruled the F/W 23 runways and have already been embraced by the fashion crowd.

Ballet flats are still trending hard and are here to stay this upcoming season. But we're seeing plenty of fresh takes on flats, from pointed-toe silhouettes to bow-embellished beauties. Take a peek below as I share eight chic and on-trend styles. But the best part is they're affordable. In fact, all my picks today are under $150. Keep scrolling for the styles that will make your outfits look on-trend this fall.

Pointed Toes

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It's all about sharp pointed toes this upcoming season. Whether you go for the whimsical details spotted at Prada, the sculptural details seen at Tory Burch, or the sleek iterations at Giorgio Armani, adding a pair of pointed-toe flats will add a trend-forward touch to your looks.

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Bow Embellishments 

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Pretty bow details will be everywhere this fall, adding the perfect sweet and feminine touch to your look. Style them with a cute miniskirt or straight-leg jeans to show off the charming detail.

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Mary Janes

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Yes, Mary Janes will continue their dominance into fall, and I couldn't be happier! They work with practically every outfit and come in plenty of iterations to suit every taste and budget. Whether you style them with a maxi skirt or jeans, they'll make every outfit look on-trend.

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Sparkly Embellishments

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Sequins! Rhinestones! Studs! The embellished flat continues its prominence this fall. Beloved by the fashion set, this trend will unquestionably amp up your basics in the chicest way possible.

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House Shoes

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Who doesn't love a cozy shoe? Thanks to designers such as Bottega Veneta and Loewe bringing us cozy sock boots, clogs, and fuzzy textures, it's safe to say you'll be on-trend by leaning into Hygge-inspired footwear.

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Menswear Inspired

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From oxfords to brogues to loafers menswear-inspired styles are gathering steam this fall (as spotted from Miu Miu to Max Mara). But they'll always be classic, no matter the season. Style them with a slouchy suit or chic miniskirt for an effortlessly-polished look.

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Classic Ballet

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Classic ballet flats are here to stay, and while there are plenty of cool iterations (as you've seen above), the classic silhouette remains as popular as ever. Just one scroll of your Instagram feed proves it. You can't go wrong with a classic black, tan, or red pair.

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Lace Up & Buckled Boots

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I can't talk about fall shoe trends without mentioning boots. The punk-inspired lace and buckled boots that clomped down the F/W 23 runways will dominate this upcoming season and add a cool touch to your knit dresses, skirts, and jeans.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.