Until Further Notice, I'm Wearing Socks With Pretty Flats

In case you haven't heard, it will be a flat-shoe fall. As a fashion editor and personal style lover, I'm always looking for ideas to tackle everyday looks in new and fresh ways. Lately, I've been wearing all my pretty flats with fun socks. This simple trick has an instant effect on a look and elevates its overall impact. On top of that, there have been so many stunning, unique pairs of flats popping up across the online retail world. If you're interested in testing this trendy style tip, look no further.
Whether you're dying to try out the fashion-person favorite red socks and flats trend or you're looking to chart your own path, I've included a range of Mary Janes, ballet flats, loafers, socks with pretty prints, and tried-and-true solid colors for your styling pleasure. Ahead, shop your new favorite flats and a cute pair of socks.
These slingbacks look way more expensive than they actually are.
These are an affordable take on the cult-favorite Tory Burch flats.
Arezzo has such high-quality shoes at an affordable price point.
These are a fashion favorite for a reason.
Can you imagine wearing these with a pretty pair of yellow socks?
Next, This $130 Pair of Mary Janes Will Look Chic With Jeans, Skirts, and Trousers
Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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