Recently, a reader posted this question on my Facebook fan page:
“Ok, so I love the ideas of heels, but the activity of my days require flats? Can you post some fashion that is chic with an everyday flat? I am always trying to find the right pant leg and skirt combo to change heels to flats with.”
I dunno about y’all… but I definitely have days when I wake up and think “I am not wearing heels today!” These days are usually preceded by a nine hour day where I was trottin’ around in 4 inch stilettos and my feet have not yet forgotten. I spend most of my time at a desk, but that walk to my office is a country mile and I have the added issue of being a busy body who just can’t stay seated. On the days when I’m craving comfort but still want to look fly, I turn to my cutest flats to take me through my day.
Luckily flats are always in style… it’s just a matter of which style you choose and what you pair them with. So whether you decide to go classic or trendy, here are some tips on how to rock flats!
- Choose styles carefully. Pointy toe flats work best with wide leg pants while round toe ballet flats work best with ankle length pant styles that show a little skin. **Extra credit** When buying pants, decide whether you’ll wear them with flats or heels.
- Make sure your pants aren’t too long. If they’re dragging the ground, you’ll look sloppy and you’ll probably end up with damaged pants. Not a good look.
- Try flats in stylish colors, luxe fabrics and textures to add some flair to your look.
- Choose quality. Sure you can snag a pair a flats at the local beauty supply store for $12.99. But they will look and feel like $12.99 shoes. In the case of shoes, you get what you pay for. And if you want these to last more than a couple of wears or seasons, you definitely want to choose quality over convenience.
- Don’t forget the details! Most flat styles are pretty simple so jazz up the rest of your outfit with bold details and accessories. You could also opt for a pair with embellishments like studs or buckles to up the Fab factor on a basic look.
- Rocking a skirt with your flats? Choose a shorter skirt that falls away from your hips and hits you right above the knee to avoid looking stumpy. You could also cheat a little and rock a kitten heel or sliver of a wedge to give you a little boost.
Here are some options to get you started:
1. Sole Society Lizzi t-strap flat, $50 | 2. ModCloth Meeting Minutes Flat, $32.99 | 3. ASOS MARKY Leather Brogues, $44.47 | 4. JustFab Maricel, $54.99 | 5. Steve Madden Vamp Leopard Multi, $55.98 | 6. ASOS MURPHY Brogues, $82 | 7. Cole Haan Air Monica Flat, $100
BMWK – What say you? How do YOU rock flats? Let us know in the comments!