How to wear flats for spring
Trend #1: City sandals Pairing tailored pants and a silk blouse with a pair of heels feels natural, but when you slip on city sandals it add a modern flair with just the right amount of cool factor.
On model:
- Printed Tunic, Marshalls
- Polka Dot Pants, Marshalls
- Studded Bow Bag, Marshalls
- Flats: Metallic & Gem Flat Sandals Marshalls, $150
- Heels: Embellished Nude Heels French Connection at Town Shoes, $150
On table:
- Metallic Leather Sandal, Joe Fresh, $49
- Strappy Mint & Brown Sandals, Winners
- Blue Suede Sandals with Laces, Lacoste, $180
- Pink Sandal with Flower Detail, Town Shoes, $55
- Metallic & Gem Flat Sandals, Winners, $150
Trend #2: Pointy toe flats Just as sexy as heels, a pretty pointy-toe flat is truly the silhouette of the season. It looks great with a short cocktail skirt and it dresses up the casual feel of these billowy pants. These pants could become very casual — the do look like PJs after all — but with the structure of pointy toe flats, it adds an air of elegance.
On model:
- White Sleeveless Blouse Joe Fresh, $29
- Printed Silk Pants Joe Fresh, $69
- Striped Bag Joe Fresh, $39
- Flats: Pointed White Joe Fresh Bow Flats, $59
- Heels: Silver & Nude Wedge, Winners
On table:
- Floral Flats, Gap, $36
- Striped Flats, Joe Fresh, $59
- Glittery Metallic Flats, Winners
- Nude Flats BCBGMAXAZRIA, $158
- Snakeskin Nude Flats, Winners
Trend #3: Sporty runners/slip-ons Follow the lead of designers and pair tennis shoes and trendy trainers with everything from classic sportswear to girlie dresses. Once you slip on a pair of runners with a summer skirt you instantly look more youthful, fresh and fun.
On model:
- Monochrome Striped Top, Pink Tartan at The Shopping Channel, $95
- White Midi Skirt, Pink Tartan at The Shopping Channel, $245
- Navy Chain Purse, Aimee Kestenberg at The Shopping Channel, $139
- Heels: Kitten Heels, Anne Taylor, $148
- Flats: Lemon Yellow Sneakers, Keds x Kate Spade at Town Shoes, $90
On table:
- Polka Dot Sneakers, Keds x Kate Spade, Town Shoes, $90
- Metallic Sneakers, Converse, $85
- Camo Print Slip-Ons, Winners, $149
- Metallic Mesh Slip-Ons, Nine West, $120
- Pink & Black Sneakers, New Balance, $70
- Zebra Print Slip-Ons, Rachel Zoe, The Hudson’s Bay Co, $200
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