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Home • Accessories

Accessories Street Style: Flat Out

Fashion trendsetters are favoring flats over heels. Check out ten inspiring heel-less looks that will still keep your cool.  
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Metal Moments

Metallic flats spark a fresh conversation when mixed in with this blue color story.

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02
Building Blocks

Color block including your sandals.

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03
Red Light

Rock red sandals with a relaxed T-shirt and skirt for a look that’s anything but boring.

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04
Tough Luck

Strappy gladiators add edge to a pretty blouse.

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05
To The Point

A full black-on-black ensemble feels more polished with a pointed flat instead.

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06
Black Out

A maxi feels extra effortless with a strappy Grecian flat.

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07
Earth Tones

A cool color story that speaks for itself requires a neutral flat in the background.

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08
Pop Up

An outfit where each individual piece pops warrants a cool low-key flat to complete the look.

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09
Nostalgic Style

A single strapped sandal paired with a vintage dress makes the overall look simply pretty.

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10
Neutral Ground

Exude cool in a summer suit and a nude barely-there flat to elongate your legs.

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