In case you missed it, just because sandal season is drawing to a close doesn’t mean we’re segueing straight into trainer season. Instead, I’m looking to the far chicer closed-toe shoes I keep spotting the best-dressed over-50s.
Leading the charge, I spotted Tracee Ellis Ross styling not one, but two pairs of elegant high-vamp flats. A more covered-up take on the classic ballet flat silhouette, high-vamp shoes feature a leather upper that extends further up the foot, offering a little more coverage than their lower-cut counterparts. As the weather cools and open-toe shoes become less practical, this higher-coverage silhouette offers protection for early autumn, without sacrificing the sleek, comfortable feel that makes flats such a good everyday choice.
Tracee opted for both black and white pairs, styling them with relaxed straight-leg jeans, cuffed just-so at the ankle. Paired with a simple white T-shirt and tote bag, the flats lent her casual look a more polished energy—one that, dare I say, a pair of trainers simply couldn’t have matched.
In another chic styling move, Tracee paired her black flats with a pair of cropped trousers. Picking up on another silhouette that’s set to be everywhere this season, the cropped trousers brought lightness to the outfit whilst complementing the polished feel of the flats.
Mark my words: the chicest dressers will be shelving their trainers in favour of these cooler flats this season. If you’re on board, read on to discover my edit of the best pairs to shop now below.
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Whilst I love these in the black leather, they also come in a brown suede style.
I can see these taking off this autumn.
Style these with jeans or pair them with a trending pair of cropped trousers.
The burgundy colour trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
The high-vamp design makes these perfect for early autumn styling.
Every great wardrobe starts with the perfect pair of ballet flats.
The square-toe design gives these such a polished feel.
