There's no denying it—2024 is the year of the flat shoe. Spoilt with options across high-street and designer brands, countless flat-shoe trends have rocketed in popularity this spring. With celebrities and fashion people consistently reaching for their new staple pairs, brands have rushed to create innovative, fashion-forward and comfortable styles to suit a range of price tags and preferences.
Whilst classic leather ballet flats are having a moment, so too are mesh styles, Mary Janes, loafers and flat mules. Adding an elevated twist to your day-to-day styling, the new season's flat shoes rival heels for sophistication in ways they never have before. With so many styles saturating the market, I've looked towards my favourite celebrities for shopping and styling inspiration, all of whom seem to have fallen for flats lately. From Zendaya's chic mesh pair to Alexa Chung's trending leopard Mary Janes, read on to discover the celebrity flat-shoe outfits I'm copying right now.
5 CELEBRITY FLAT-SHOE OUTFITS TO COPY
1. LAURA HARRIER'S FLAT MULES
Style Notes: Actress Laura Harrier paired her trending flat mules with relaxed jeans, a white tee and a cosy cardigan. Crafting a comfortable silhouette, the actress' thoughtful pairing tapped into new and enduring trends to create an elevated outfit that's understated, cool and undeniably chic.
SHOP THE LOOK:
This classic white tee is one of the best on the market.
This supremely soft cardigan is perfect for lightweight layering.
Wear with kitten heels or style with a classic flat mule.
This comfortable shoe trend will be everywhere very soon.
2. KATIE HOLMES' LOAFERS
Style Notes: Using sleek leather loafers to smarten up her double-denim ensemble, Katie Holmes' square-toe style added a sculptural element to her look. These chic flats work hard to make a casual outfit look elegant every single time.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Style with the coordinating jeans or wear with linen trousers if double denim isn't your thing.
These voluminous flares add a dramatic edge to your daily jeans outfits.
The square-toe design adds a smarter edge to these sleek shoes.
3. JENNIFER LAWRENCE'S CHUNKY SANDALS
Style Note: Leaning into the summer spirit, Jennifer Lawrence styled a fresh linen vest with breezy trousers and flat, strappy sandals. Opting for warm-weather favourites, her outfit looked comfortable and lightweight whilst remaining smart and polished.
SHOP THE LOOK:
This also comes in black and red.
Style with a chunky knit or a polished blouse for evening.
I'm banking these ahead of the summer months.
4. ALEXA CHUNG'S MARY JANES
Style Notes: The leopard-print trend is big news this season and the style set can't get enough. Wearing hers in a laid-back way, Alexa Chung opted for flat-soled Mary Janes in the trending pattern. Wearing her shoes with a slouchy button-down and loose-leg jeans, the model and presenter showcased a wearable way to style the trend this spring.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Style un-buttoned over a white tee for a relaxed look.
This also comes in 11 other colours.
The leopard-print trend is big news this spring.
5. ZENDAYA'S MESH FLATS
Style Notes: Whilst the mesh-flats trend might strike you as daunting, Zendaya's recent outfit demonstrates just how easy styling can be. In place of a classic leather style, her mesh pair brought a high-fashion twist to her casual outfit.
SHOP THE LOOK:
A classic camel trench is a spring-wardrobe essential.
A slogan tee in a relaxed fit will be an easy item you'll always come back to.
These come in sizes 4–22.
These chic ballet flats are destined to sell out.
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