What can I say? I simply cannot handle wearing a pair of heels unless it’s a car-to-dinner-seat situation, especially if they are over 3 inches. Thankfully, the shoe gods have blessed me with a constant stream of flat shoe trends for almost a decade now—the last few years in particular. In fact, it’s rare as of late to see many of the fashion set out in the wild in heels. It’s now all about comfy shoes that don’t sacrifice style, even in the most formal of occasions. I wouldn’t have dared show up to an event like a wedding in anything but heels some years back, but times have definitely changed.
Such is the case when it comes to styling dresses in general. There are a plethora of flat shoes that go great with just about any style of dress now whether it be for an everyday outfit or the fanciest of party looks. Below, I share 6 of my top flat shoe styles to wear with dresses this season. From sneakers to ballet flats to a variety of sandals, there is a little something for everyone.
Sidsel Alling, a stylish creative from Denmark (and one of my favorite Insta-follows), paired her neutral ballet flats with a black mini dress, oversized blazer, and cool accessories.
Neutral ballet flats to go with everything.
These sweet flats are giving The Row vibes.
Mesh flats are everywhere this season.
The square toe feels fun and modern.
These are high on my must-have list.
Mesh and embellished? Yes, please.
Like Chanel flats but at a fraction of the cost.
Chrissy Rutherford gives her pretty floral dress the cool-girl treatment with white socks and sporty sneakers—This makes for a great summer uniform.
These $50 sneakers add a sporty detail.
I love the touch of green,
These classic white sneakers keep selling out.
There is something timeless and nostalgic about these black sneakers.
Another cool color combo from New Balance.
These kicks will always be in style.
Another great collaboration sneakers from Wales Bonner and Adidas.
Our own Anna Laplaca is the epitome of cool in an animal-print dress look complete with black platformed flip-flop sandals.
The exact flip-flops from Anna’s look above.
A pair of under $100 you’ll wear forever.
It’s the Toteme effect.
I picture these Birkenstocks with a flowy maxi dress.
These chunky flip flops come in 4 different colors.
Sleek leather sandals for everyday.
Tkees flip flops are insanely hard to come by these days.
The iconic take by The Row.
Emma Rose Thatcher proves that one of the best ways to give a pretty white dress a bit of an edge is to pair it with some standout loafers.
Affordable chunky black loafers.
White loafers of my dreams.
How chic are these beige loafers?
These Prada loafer are the go-to among the fashion set.
Emme Parsons can do no wrong.
A beautiful neutral pair.
Dr. Martens always add an edgy vibe.
A lovely navy loafer.
Abisola Omole is the picture of effortless in a simple white dress, a layered neutral button-down, and linen-like slide sandals.
These pretty sandals are the same ones that Abisola is wearing above.
The gold toe ring has my attention.
White slides go great with spring and summer dresses.
The forever chic Lucy Williams opted for brown ankle-wrap sandals from her new collaboration with Ancient Greek Sandals to go along with her sheer black maxi dress.
The braiding is such a nice detail.
The strappier the better.
A super luxe-looking sandal without being an investment.
