It’s evident that flats have evolved in 2024, as their versatility is evident in the creative ways they’re paired with dresses. For a casual day look or a chic evening look, flats are a stylish yet comfortable alternative to heels. These 30 ways will help you style flats with dresses this season:
1. Flats for ballet
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Sultry Night Out Look 1
With studded ballet flats and chunky jewelry, pair a mini slip dress with a mini slip dress. It’s the perfect combination for a date night or evening event where you want to look stylish but remain comfortable. -
A summer day out in look 2
With a maxi linen dress, ballet flats, and woven tote, you’re ready to go. Comfort and breezy vibes are the perfect combination for a hot day.
2. Platonic solids
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Transitional Weather Look 1
With a sweater dress and shearling coat, wear shearling flatform sandals. While remaining stylish and cozy, this look bridges the gap between seasons. -
Cooler Days: Look 2
Add socks for extra warmth when wearing flatform sandals with a leather blazer and slip dress. Cooler weather calls for an outfit that combines style and comfort.
3. Boots with laces
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Chic Casual: Look 1
Wear loafers with a button-front dress and a shoulder bag. Casual days at work or weekend excursions call for this classic pairing. -
Daytime Elegance: Look 2
Combine a black minidress with loafers and knee-high socks, and layer over a button-down shirt. A daytime outfit like this looks sophisticated.
4. Knee-high boots with flat soles
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Moderate Weather: Look 1
A turtleneck dress and a long duster cardigan look great with flat knee-high boots. Keeping warm while transitioning between seasons is easy with this outfit. -
Look 2: A Year-Round Look
Wear knee-high boots with a minidress and a button-down shirt. Suitable for both casual and dressier occasions, this look can be worn throughout the year.
5. Flats Mary Jane
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Retro Chic: Look 1
Wear Mary Jane flats with a strapless maxi dress. It’s a trendy, retro-inspired look. -
Cooler Days: Look 2
With Mary Jane flats and thick socks, pair a turtleneck with a baby-doll dress. It’s both cute and practical for cooler weather.
6. The flip-flop
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Warm Weather Classic: Look 1
Dress in a puffy-sleeved white dress, slip into flat flip-flops, and carry a straw bag. It’s the perfect ensemble for a summer beach day or a relaxed outing. -
Here’s a look that combines two seasons
Wear a black maxi dress with a leather jacket and flip-flops. Stylish and comfortable, this look bridges summer and fall.
7. Sneakers with chunky soles
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The first look is sporty cool.
Wear chunky black sneakers with a mesh dress and an oversize tote bag. Wear this outfit to look casual and sporty. -
Casual Freshness: Look 2
White sneakers look great with a maxi dress, t-shirt, and sporty sunglasses. It’s an ideal look for a relaxed day out, as it’s both fresh and casual.
8. Boots suitable for cowboys
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Minimalist Western Look 1
Wear a tank dress, an oversize blazer, and a belt bag with flat black cowboy boots. With this outfit, you can create a chic Western look. -
Vintage Vibes: Look 2
With a lace dress and shoulder bag, style flat brown cowboy boots. A vintage-inspired look with a touch of elegance can be achieved with this combination.
9. Powerpoint slides
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The first look is easy breezy
Wear lace slip dresses and sunglasses with flat slide sandals. Warm, relaxed days are ideal for this outfit. -
Warm-weather polished look
With a maxi dress, blazer, and shoulder bag, pair slides with a casual look. A polished appearance is achieved by balancing casual and refined elements.
10. Boots designed for combat
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Stylish and edgy
Wear flat black combat boots with a knit wrap dress and a leather trench coat. A bold, edgy look is perfect for this outfit. -
Bold Modern Twist in Look 2
Wear floral mini dresses with combat boots and a shoulder bag. Adding this combination to a classic floral dress gives it a modern twist.
11. Sandals with strappy straps
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Dressy Relaxation: Look 1
Wear a minidress and a blazer with strappy flat sandals. In addition to being dressy, this look is also relaxed, making it perfect for a variety of occasions. -
Off-Duty Style: Look 2
Dress up a strapless poplin dress with strappy sandals and a woven tote bag. Off-duty, this outfit offers a relaxed look.
12. An Oxford shoe
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The Preppy Layered Look
Layer a plaid print dress under a denim dress with black oxfords. A preppy look like this would be perfect for a casual day out or for work. -
Layered Preppy Outfit – Look 2
The look is complete with oxfords, an oversized button-down, a sweater vest, and a shoulder bag. Style and functionality go hand in hand with this layered look.
13. Boots in the Chelsea style
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Stylish and functional: Look 1
Black Chelsea boots look great with a blue floral dress and a turtleneck. Combining this combination with various outfits is functional as well as stylish. -
Look 2: Minimalistic Style
Wear white Chelsea boots with a tan sweater dress and matching blazer. Despite its minimalist appearance, this outfit is chic.
14. Sandals with chunky soles
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Bold Refined: Look 1
Combine a pink maxi slip dress and a blazer with chunky flat sandals. With this outfit, you can create a look that is both bold and refined for a variety of occasions. -
Effortless relaxation: Look 2
Wear chunky sandals with a printed halter dress. Summer looks like this are effortless and relaxed.
Here are 30 ways to wear flats with dresses for different occasions and seasons. There is a flat style to suit every taste and occasion, whether you prefer the classic elegance of ballet flats or the edgy vibe of combat boots.