Four pairs of elegant Versace Medusa-plaque silver metallic Mary Jane ballet shoes arranged in a pattern on a white background. Two pairs are black and the other two are metallic silver. Each shoe features a strap adorned with a circular emblem on top, and the brand name "Versace" is visible on the insoles.

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The Dress Edit

All The Fashion People In London Are Wearing These Elegant Flat Shoes Right Now

Move over sneakers, all the most fashionable people in the English capital are wearing these elegant flat shoes right now. From ballet pumps and loafers to metallic Mary Jane’s, flats are everywhere I look right now – and I love what I see! The best part? They look incredible when styled with dresses. Whether that’s a laid-back, relaxed-fit maxi dress for your daytime plans or a chic mini silhouette for dinner dates and cocktail parties, this specially selected edit is proof that there’s a flat shoe style to suit every one of your outfits this fall. Keep scrolling for my top picks and add your favorites to your cart. These must-have flats are destined to sell out.  

A person wearing gray socks and JEFFREY CAMPBELL Silver Mary Jane Shelly Flats with elegant perforated designs and buckles rests their legs on a transparent chair. The background is a solid blue color.

Jeffrey Campbell

A person wearing Aquazzura Pinot black and white ballet flats with an ankle strap stands in front of the Arc de Triomphe on a sunny day. The perspective makes the shoes appear very large in comparison to the monument.

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Elegant Flat Shoes To Elevate Your Outfit

When it comes to elegant flat shoes, look out for styles that not only complete but also elevate your outfit. For example, the silver Shelly Mary Jane flats by Jeffrey Campbell. Firstly, these stunning eyelet flats are endlessly versatile with their sleek metallic colorway. They’ll go with countless dresses and stay in style all year round. Secondly, the silver shade will draw the eye and work to upgrade your look. Pair these flats with an equally pretty and versatile silhouette, and get playful with a matchy-matchy silver bag. My recommendation? The Xylia maxi dress by All Saints and Woven Hollace tote by Anthropologie.

Meanwhile, if you’re looking for flats you can wear both at work and for special weekend events, look no further than the Pinot ballet flats by Aquazzura. With a monochromatic design and a classic ankle strap, these shoes will serve you for years to come. Pair them with a black or white mini dress (preferably the Cohort mini dress by AJE) and the Amalfi clutch by Lana Mark to complete the look.

Shop more Elegant Flat Shoes selected and reviewed by our expert fashion buyers and stylists

  • VALENTINO GARAVANI Bowjane Mary Jane Flats

    $1,650
  • CIRCUS NY BY SAM EDELMAN Lindley Ballet Flats

    $90
  • VAGABOND SHOEMAKERS Vagabond Flats

    $130
  • MANOLO BLAHNIK Peleona Mary Jane Flat

    $945
  • VALENTINO GARAVANI V Logo Moon Ballerina Pump

    $990
  • GUCCI Horsebit Leather Ballet Flats

    $990
  • VALENTINO GARAVANI Vlogo Mesh And Leather Slingback Flats

    $990
  • GUCCI Horsebit GG Canvas Slingback Flats

    $890
  • MIU MIU Women’s Buckle Ballet Flats

    $1,050
  • VERSACE Medusa-plaque Metallic Ballerina Shoes

    $925
  • SAM EDELMAN Michaela Stud Mary Jane Flat

    $160
  • JEFFREY CAMPBELL Silver Mary Jane Shelly Flats

    $160
  • JEFFREY CAMPBELL Mary Jane Shelly Flats

    $160
  • ZIMMERMANN Bacall Leather Loafers

    $650
  • AQUAZZURA Pinot Ballet Flat

    $750

Elegant Flat Shoes To Wear From Work To Weekends

The thing I love most about elegant flat shoes? They work from Monday through to Sunday. Take the Mary Jane Shelley flats in white by Jeffrey Campbell for example. Firstly, these shoes will be your go-to for everything from brunch dates to stylish errand runs. Secondly, they’ll look especially chic paired with a playful floral silhouette like the Charleston dress by Doen (and the textured leather shoulder bag by Jil Sander to match of course!).

Finally, when the dress code calls for smart shoes only, the Bacall leather loafers by Zimmermann are the ones. Add a smart black dress like the LPA Fallon sweater dress and the Prada small belted handbag for best-dressed status at the office next week. 

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A person wearing a white dress is seen bending down to adjust an elegant Jeffrey Campbell Shelly white Mary Jane ballet flat on their left foot. The right foot is already wearing a matching shoe. The background is a soft gradient from green to blue.

Jeffrey Campbell

A person is seated on a chair with their left arm resting on the chair's back. They are wearing black pants and elegant flat shoes, featuring the ZIMMERMANN Bacall Leather Loafers 3, which boast white slip-on design with black detailing and a gold accent across the top. The background showcases a white textured wall and a tiled floor.

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