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Home • Accessories

Lust List: Fly Flats

Lust List: Fly Flats
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Pointed Flats

This season, a pointed shape is the chicest flat style of them all. The elongated silhouette creates a fancier finish for dressy ensembles.
 
Born Crown Franca velvet flats, $135, Born Crown.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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02
Pointed Flats

Ann Taylor Elizabeth pointy flats, $158, Ann Taylor.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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Pointed Flats

Christian Siriano for Payless Michelle flats, $43, Payless.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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04
Pointed Flats

Daniblack Rodin in Antique Gold Specchio flats, $155, The Webb.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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05
Wovens

Flats in woven material are perfect for spring and summer — light-weight, airy and breathable for warmer weather.
 
Stuart Weitzman floral-print raffia flats, $255, Pratt’s Shoe Salon, Naples, Florida, 239-261-7127.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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06
Wovens

Nine West Onhigh13 flats, $69, Zappos.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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07
Wovens

Aerosoles Imbeccable beaded-bow flats, $69, Aerosoles.

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08
Neon

Electric hues are sure to put some pep in your step, and make an otherwise drab flat fresh.
 
Kors Michael Kors Otley flats, $195, Michael Kors stores.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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09
Neons

Matt Bernson Gitanes loafers, $169, Matt Bernson.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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10
Neon

Milly for Sperry A/O 2-Eye Top-Siders, $125, Piperlime.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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11
Tribal

Add a little flair to your flat in a wild print that gives a pop to any Plain Jane outfit.
 
Charles Albert Cobra Ikat Skimmer flats, $20, Delia’s.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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Tribal

SODA Pozo flats, $19, Lulu’s.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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Tribal

Joe’s Truly flats, $89, Zappos.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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14
Menswear

Make a strong statement in a menswear-inspired shoe juxtaposed with pretty palettes.
 
Isabel Toledo for Payless Marina loafers, $45, Payless.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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15
Menswear

Created Equal Macerata flats, $395, Leela, NYC, 212-334-6865.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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16
Menswear

Charles Albert Oxie oxfords, $29, Hot Topic.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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Menswear

Born Iblis oxfords, $95, Born Iblis.

Lust List: Fly Flats
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