There’s no denying it—this is the season of the flat shoe. Spoiled with options across high street and designer brands, the flat shoe trend has rocketed in popularity this spring. With celebrities and fashion people consistently reach for the trending silhouette, brands have rushed to create innovative, stylish and comfortable pairs to suit a range of price tags and preferences.
Whilst classic leather ballet flats are having a moment, so too as 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 with heels for sophistication points in ways they never have before.
With so many styles saturating the market, I’ve looked towards my favourite celebrities for both shopping and styling inspiration. From Zendaya’s chic mesh flats, to Alexa Chung’s trending leopard mary janes, read on to discover the flat shoe celebrity outfits I’m taking inspiration from this season.
1. LAURA HARRIER
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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 actresses thoughtful pairing tapped in to 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.
Almada Label
Coco Cardigan
This supremely soft cardigan is perfect for lightweight layering.
Mango
Mid-Rise Straight Jeans
Wear with kitten heels or style with a classic flat mule.
This comfortable shoe trend will be everywhere very soon.
2. KATIE HOLMES
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Style Notes: Using sleek leather loafers to smarten up her double denim ensemble, Katie Holmes’ square-toed style added a sculptural element into her look. Composed of a smooth leather fabric the chic flat shoe trend works hard to make a casual outfit look elegant every single time.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Mother Denim
The Belle Vest
Style with the co-ordinating jeans or wear with linen trousers.
Mother Denim
The Pleated Belle Prep Heel
These voluminous flares add a dramatic edge to your daily styling.
Vagabond Shoemakers
Carmen
The square toe design adds a smarter edge to the sleek shoes.
3. JENNIFER LAWRENCE
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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, the actresses’ outfit retained a comfortable and lightweight edge whilst remaining smart and polished.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Reformation
Aspen Linen Top
This also comes in black and red.
COS
Wide-Leg Tailored Wool Trousers
Style with a chunky knit or wear with a polished blouse.
Mango
Leather Strap Sandals
I’m banking these ahead of the summer months.
4. ALEXA CHUNG
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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 a flat-soled mary jane in the trending pattern. Wearing her shoes with a slouchy shirt and loose-leg jeans, the model and presenter showcased a wearable way to style the trend this spring.
SHOP THE LOOK:
COS
Oversized Tailored Shirt
Style unbuttoned over a white tee or wear buttoned up on its own.
Reformation
Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans
This also comes in 11 other colours.
The leopard print trend is big news this spring.
5. ZENDAYA
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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 Zendaya’s mesh pair brought a high-fashion twist into her casual outfit.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Mango
Double-Breasted Cotton Trench Coat – Women
This lightweight layer is ideal for spring styling.
Frame
Oversized Printed Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt
Style with jeans or wear with tailored trousers.
These come in sized 4–22.
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Leather-Trimmed Mesh Ballet Flats
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