Ashley Graham Wore the Flat Shoe Trend That Just Won't Quit
There's something about Mary this year. Mary Jane shoes, to be more specific. The strapped style is over a hundred years old and is still keeping us on our toes, especially with its latest iterations.
Recently, model Ashley Graham was spotted wearing the classic flat footwear with modernizing silver metal studs across the exterior, including Mary Jane's signature strap. Paired with dark-wash jeans and an oversize oxford (and a beautiful Birkin bag!), it's a fun way to add an unexpected element to an otherwise everyday outfit.
If you're ready to embrace the studded version of this longtime footwear wardrobe staple, then you're in luck. Now is the perfect time to pick up a pair of modern Mary Janes. From designer versions to affordable dupes, we've gathered the best studded Mary Jane shoes to buy for spring.
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You've probably seen this Sam Edelman style everywhere—here's your chance to debut the studded version before everyone else.
These designer shoes are the priciest pair on this list, but they look oh so cool and comfortable.
Ref's must-have Bethany ballet flats come a rhinestone-studded version, too.
If you're not into the totally studded look, try a more spaced-out arrangement.
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.