You are looking at one bona-fide, card-carrying shoe addict here (it even says so on my business card!).
And being a shoe-addict, I don’t discriminate. Flats can be just as fabulous (if not more) than a pair of heels.
And let’s be realistic, they are often waaaaay more comfortable and practical for everyday life (and everyday style) so they two thumbs up from me.
Looking and feeling great in flats is all about proportion, no matter what your shape, size or height, so don’t feel like you can’t rock a flat – everyone can!
Here’s a couple of expert tips to help you feel your best when being Fabulous in Flats.
1. Expose your ankles
If you’re wearing pants with flats, roll them up to show off your ankle, it’s the smallest part of your leg, so drawing attention to it will make your whole leg look slimmer.
Skinny or slim-fitting pants always work best with flats too – show off the shape of those legs baby!!
Rolling your jeans up is a great way to rock your flats and be stylish AND comfy all day long.
2. Get Nude.
Again, this is a leg-lengthening trick – the nude flat will make it look like your legs just keep going and going and going – you get the picture.
If you want to add some MORE length, look for a pointed nude flat! Here are a few around at the moment.
SHOP THE SHOES: 1. Zalora t-bar flats $19.98 | 2.MNG cut out flats $26.95 | 3. Billini studded flats $79.95
3. Check your hem length
A classic French style rule I love comes into play here. The French women say, if your hem of your skirt or dress is ABOVE YOUR KNEE, wear it with a flat, if it’s below your knee, you’ll need to add a heel. (again, it’s all about proportion, making your legs look longer!)
Remember, this just applies to SKIRTS and DRESSES, not pants! Plus, it’s just a guide, you can always break the rules and wear your banging flats with a longer skirt or dress too (I do it all the time!).
Here are a few of my fave flats around at the moment!
SHOP THE SHOES: 1. Billini flats from theiconic $79.95 | 2. Nine West “Aedah” flats $139.95 | 3. Witchery “Gracie” flat $99.90 | 4. Mr W & Me “Factor 35” flats $139.00
Do you love rocking a flat? Or a you a heels girl all the way! Tell me what you think
Until Next Time, In Love & Style Always,
Hey,
I love those Mr W and me shoes and am thinking about buying a pair off their website. I hate the gamble of buying shoes online – i think i saw a post somewhere that you owned a pair, how do you find the fit?
Thanks!!!
Her Berny! I have 5 pairs and I LOVE them! I find shoes the EASIEST thing to buy online, they are always pretty true to size. As are the Mr W & Me – if you are normally a 40, then buy a 40 🙂
Ahhhh, nudes! Especially love the studded flats :-). xxx
How good is a nude shoe! xx
Thanks for this. I love shoes and really love heels but since I had a spinal fusion I can’t wear them as much or for long so I’m loving the stylish and comfortable flats!
oh yay! Glad I could help out with some stylish flats 🙂
I would love to wear more flats as I am quite tall, but I’m a half size! Do you know of any stores that sell half sizes?
Hey Brigitte, oh that must be annoying for you! but if you cant find a half size in a shoe you like, try using an in-sole in the bigger size to make it fit better.
– also check out some of the online places like http://www.styletread.com.au and http://www.theiconic.com.au (both of whom ship free to Aus and NZ)
x
Thanks for the tips. Being a pear shape i never feel really good in flats … Although health problems mean I can’t wear heels!! Will try the rolling up jeans trick … Any tips on the right & wrong way to carry that off??
rolling the jeans up and nude flats are the best tips for pears!
Just make sure you don’t roll your jeans up too much, you just want to expose that wee little part of your ankle 🙂 x
I love flats, I’m 182cm tall so i never wear heels unless I absolutely have to. I’m always on the lookout for a really nice pair of flats that I can dress up so thank you I think I have found a pair or 5! xx
haha yay! Glad I could help out. I know what you mean about being tall, I often wear flats, but every now and then, I do love to rock a heel too!! xx
I love heels, but they don’t love me. I can’t do a high or skinny heel. So I do have a few pairs of heels I can rock, but I mostly stick to flats.
So pleased to read this! I’ve often thought that I’m too short to wear flats, but obviously not 🙂
yay!!! so happy to help – rock the flats!! xx
well put cait! great tips to make flats look stylish not frumpy!
xx