When there’s snow and sleet on the ground, stilettos and even in-betweenie kitten heels are persona non grata, as far as we’re concerned. (Go ahead, test your luck with a block heel…but don’t say we didn’t warn you.) Rather than wind up with your butt planted on a dirty slab of concrete or clutching a twisted ankle — not exactly stylish — we recommend you ditch your oh-so-sexy heels for a pair of currently #trending embellished flats.
Per Pinterest’s year-end report, saves for “embellished shoes” grew by a staggering — pun intended — 222 percent over the past year. These days, buckles, pearls, studs and bows more than compensate for a lack of height/hamstring definition.
How will you wear your embellished flats? How won’t you wear them. Grab some statement tights and shorts and give the world a show. Alternatively, spotlight your OTT shoes with everyday denim or head-to-toe black. Or style ‘em with trousers and sheer socks, fashion’s favorite foot accessory au moment. You really can’t go wrong.
Click through the gallery above to shop 20 of the most comfortable — and covetable — embellished flats out there.
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Embellished Flats
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Free People
St. Lucia Flat, $138 at Free People
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Proenza Schouler
Eyelet-Embellished Leather and Suede Point-Toe Flats, $770 at Net-a-Porter
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Reike Nen
Coral Furry Flats, $333 at The Frankie Shop
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Violeta by Mango
Fur Leather Shoes, $39.99 at Mango
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All Black
Jungle Dancing Ballet Flats, $138 at Anthropologie
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Vince Camuto
Garyn Ankle Strap Flat, $89.96 at Nordstrom
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Office
Furious Fringed Flat Suede Loafers, $128 at ASOS
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Fendi
Frill-Trim Ballerinas, $490 at Farfetch
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Zara
Fabric Ballerinas With Maxi Bow Detail, $49.90 at Zara
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Thom Browne
White Perforated Classic Longwing Brogues, $790 at SSENSE
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Opening Ceremony
Alexx Velvet Harness Flats, $130 at Opening Ceremony
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Sophia Webster
Bibi Butterfly Appliquéd Metallic Leather Flats, $320 at Net-a-Porter
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Zara
Faux Patent Leather Derby Shoes With Bow Detail, $49.90 at Zara
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J.Crew
Evie Ballet Flats in Glitter, $98 at J.Crew
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Aquazzura
Bliss Embroidered Suede Ballet Flats, $735 at Matches Fashion
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Isabel Marant
Fezzy Collapsible-Heel Python-Effect Loafers, $625 at Matches Fashion
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Seychelles
Bed and Breakfast Bow Flats, $88 at Anthropologie
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ASOS
Lavender Sky Ruffle Ballet Flats, $40 at ASOS
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Attico
Mafle Double Buckle Flat Pumps, $402-$928 at Farfetch
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Me Too
Sapphire Crystal Embellished Flat, $89.95 at Nordstrom
