If you know anything about me, you know I love a flat shoe. Ballet flats, loafers, Mary Janes, just bring me all the elegant flats styles I can live my real life in on a day-to-day basis. It's not only because New York demands a certain degree of outfit practicality when you're buzzing about (and I'm more than happy to oblige), but I simply love the look of flat, whether it's with an elegant skirt or a suit or a relaxed pair of jeans.
While your classic black pairs are always a wardrobe staple, there are certain rich-looking shades I spot chic people wearing from New York to Paris to Madrid—colorways that really up the outfit ante (no matter what price point you're shopping). If you're after easy-to-wear shoes that feel luxe yet practical, flats in these on-trend colorways will make your everyday looks feel more expensive with minimum effort.
Taupe
Bringing a slight 'Upper East Side Mom' quality, this ultra-versatile brown-ish grey shade is a very under-tapped neutral.
Kenneth Cole
Johanna Square Toe Flat
Zara
Soft Suede Ballet Flats
Mango
Suede Leather Loafers
Zara
Suede Slingback Shoes
Franco Sarto
Destin Slingback Flat
Burgundy
Berry hues are inherently rich-looking, and the burgundy trend means there's no shortage of chic styles on offer this season.
Mango
Patent Leather-Effect Ballet Flats
Legres
67 Ruched Leather Loafers
Zara
Strappy Furskin Leather Ballet Flats
Tory Burch
Cap Toe Ballet Flat
Sezane
Méline Low Ballerinas
Vince
Isabel Pointed Toe Flat
Brown
Whether you're into a mock croc, classic leather, or some of this year's must-have suede, brown footwear is an instant upgrade this season.
Jeffrey Campbell
Dancerina Mary Jane Ballet Flat
Leoffler Randall
Leonie Bow-Embellished Suede Ballet Flats
Khaite
Monroe Leather Loafers
Reformation
Kyla Boat Shoe
Aeyde
Delfina Bow-Detailed Suede Ballet Flats
Red
Punctuations of red tell the fashion world you've paying attention, and remain an elevated way of bringing a little injection of personality to a more polished look.
Madewell
Hera Grommet Mary Jane Flats
Gianvito Rossi
Robbie Patent-Leather Slingback Flats
J.Crew
Pointed-Toe Mary Jane Ballet Flats
Jeffrey Campbell
Hinted Pointed Toe Flat
Mansur Gavriel
Dream Ballerina Flats
Mango
Leather Ballet Flats With Bow
Silver
The metallic trend is never far from sight, and polished silver footwear in particular is always-on. Don't overthink it, just wear them like any neutral and be on your way.
Reformation
Bethany Ballet Flat
Shopbop
Schutz Arissa Woven Flats
Maison Margiela
Tabi Metallic Cracked-Leather Ballet Flats
Shopbop
St. Agni Envelope Sling Back Flats
Le Monde Beryl
Luna Metallic Crinkled-Leather Ballet Flats
Shopbop
Freda Salvador Jada Flats