There's a new footwear trend hitting the streets of London, and it's hard to ignore. All around us, fashion insiders are retiring their favorite black flats ahead of spring in favor of shimmering silver styles that bring a smile to my face every day.
The new trend of silver flats, with their light-catching properties, gives the sun a brightness commonly lacking this time of year, making it easy to wear bright, vibrant colors for cross-season outfits without layering them. It offers a new way to add dimension. . The whole silver thing really started to take hold late last year when the silver pants trend caught our attention. Now we're witnessing derivative products in the form of footwear, which I would argue has made the tone even more wearable.
The appeal of silver flats lies in their quiet versatility. Silver flats disguised as statement shoes are much more comfortable to wear than they look. Not far from the gray and white tones we've been styling with for decades, this upgrade pairs just as well with the black, beige, and denim shades that usually saturate our wardrobes.
I want to give my wardrobe a timely spring refresh, so I love silver flats to get through the season in comfort and style. Luckily, the market also has plenty of shopping options. From Reformation's cute take on the classic ballet flat to Mango's mesh iteration, check out our edit of the best silver flat shoes here.
Check out the trend in silver flat shoes
reform
barbara ballet flats
With delicate strap details, these shoes are the most beautiful imitation of classic ballet shoes.
This pair is running out of stock.
idea
Yuma Leather Mary Jane Flats
Pair it with blue jeans or with wide-leg pants.
mango
metallic ballerina
In my opinion, this is an ideal party shoe.
Le Monde Beryl
Luna metallic leather-trimmed mesh ballet flats
Dip your toes into the mesh shoe trend with this chic style.
mango
translucent mesh ballerina
Pair it with a flowing skirt or pair it with straight-leg jeans.
idea
Delfina Ribbon Detail Metallic Leather Ballet Flats
Dress it up with wide-leg track pants or style it with an LBD.
mint velvet
silver ballet pumps
With a subtle buckle detail, these elegant flats will easily take your style to the next level.
Alaia
Criss-cross buckle metallic ballet flats
You can style it with socks or wear it alone.
next: I ditched the boots – here are some elegant flats I wear with jeans instead
Opening image: @Deborah Brosa
