It does not take an skilled eye to note that flat sneakers are already peaking in 2023. Between the rise of fairly ballerina slippers like Miu Miu’s viral satin pair to the renaissance that mary-janes are experiencing and, in fact, the continued recognition of traditional loafers, it is secure to say that sporting flats has by no means been as fashionable of a alternative as it’s now. There’ll all the time be a time and place for a pair of heels, however one factor is for positive: flats *are* the second.
With so many pairs to select from, although, the choices are nearly dizzying, which is why we’re turning to a style insider and arbiter of cool flats, Sydney Engelhart. The L.A.-based stylist and marketing consultant has been within the style world for over seven years—at the moment, she works with purchasers like Gabrielle Union and Zaya Wade alongside Thomas Christos Kikis and extra lately has been doing inventive course and consulting for each manufacturers and and celebs.
Engelhart has nearly all the time had an affinity for residences and the cool outfits she recurrently shows on her Instagram are a trove of styling inspiration. “There’s something so female and polished about them with out denying your self consolation,” she defined. “I actually consider within the energy of a classy flat so I’m comfortable they’re having a second proper now so I can actually indulge.” The flats in her arsenal are simply nearly as good as the outfits she wears them with and Engelhart describes her on a regular basis fashion as tailor-made and traditional, insisting that consolation is essential, particularly for lengthy days on set. “I’m very petite so I tailor the whole lot. It makes the most important distinction in my wardrobe and actually elevates each look,” she added.
To slender in on a number of the coolest flat of the second, see (and store) the highest 5 pairs that Engelhart has on heavy rotation proper now.
Up subsequent, see the 4 flat shoe developments we have observed fading out and what’s changing them.