Ballet flats aren’t going anywhere—they’re only getting more popular among the street-style crowd, and we’ve seen them styled well with virtually every kind of outfit. While classic slip-ons will always be in style, Mary Jane flats reign supreme for 2024; studs and T-bar straps are trending for autumn, so get ahead of the curve with these of-the-moment pairs at every price point.
6. The tall boot
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Tall boots have officially replaced booties as the fashion crowd’s go-to footwear—just ask Zendaya. We have nothing against shorter shafts, but mid-calf and knee-high boots offer just a touch more autumnal glamour; imagine one of these pairs peeking out of worn-in jeans or kissing the hem of a dress. Most labels, including Chanel, Hermès, and Gucci showed smooth, structured styles for fall, but we also love this season’s faux-snakeskin and croc-embossed styles for a little more visual intrigue.
7. The go-to heel
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While there were certainly a ton of blinged-out shoes on the runway this season, a more understated countercurrent flowed through our favorite shows. At Miu Miu and The Row, models wore prim pumps, mirroring the fashion set’s current obsession with office-ready kitten heels and slingbacks. There’s a time and a place for out-out footwear, but we’re finding it easier (and even more exciting) to style these humbler, more versatile picks with our dresses and jeans. Each avoids anonymity with details like bows, straps, and sculptural designs.
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