This season I’m going back to basics, honing in on the pillars of my wardrobe to ensure that I have a really strong foundation for outfit building this spring. This quest means that my day-to-day items are under a microscope as I assess which pieces are pulling their weight the most and might be worth having additional of.
During this process I’ve come to realise that my shoe collection has over complicated itself, as nine times out of ten, when I go to get dressed in the morning, I reach for a simple black flat shoe.
It’s hard to resist the temptation of the classic shoe. Whether styling with my favourite jeans, wide-leg trousers, or a billowy cotton dress, a black flat shoe simply does it best. I’m not the only one to catch the black-flat bug. Editors, influencers and stylist fall back on this hard-working shoe season after season.
Coming in the form of hardy loafers, dainty mary janes or sleek pointed-toe slingback, a black flat shoe can have many faces, but all deliver on comfort and elegance.
Across high street and designer brands, all have come to celebrate the modest, yet integral, footwear staple. From Reformation and H&M, all the way to Toteme and Jimmy Choo, scroll on to discover my edit of the best black flat shoes for women to shop this spring.
SHOP THE BEST BLACK FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN
Reformation
Bethany Ballet Flat
These comfortable flats come in so many different colours.
Black ballet flats are some of the most versatile shoes that I own.
Jimmy Choo
Hedera Knotted Leather Point-Toe Flats
With a sleek pointed toe, these are an easy way to add an elegant touch to a day-to-day outfit.
Aeyde
Uma Patent-Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
Style with white socks or wear on its own.
Velvet flats are set to be a major trend this spring.
These look more expensive than they are.
Mango
Patent Leather-Effect Ballerina
With a sleek shiny finish, these shoes will naturally smarten up a casual outfit.
Maison Margiela
Tabi Split-Toe Glossed-Leather Loafers
Tabis continues to steal fashion peoples hearts.
COS
Pleather Leather Mary-Jane Ballet Flats
Style with red tights or a vivid red sock.
Le Monde Beryl
Luna Leather-Trimmed Mesh Ballet Flats
The mesh flat trend isn’t showing signs of slowing down.
Vagabond Shoemakers
Hermine Flats
These also come in two other colours.
Emme Parsons
Danielle Croc-Effect Patent-Leather Loafers
The subtle croc effect really elevates the feel of the classic loafers.
Toteme
Asymmetric d’Orsay Leather Point-Toe Flats
I’m banking these ahead of summer.
Neous
Atlas Leather Ballet Flats
This style of full coverage flat is going to be everywhere soon.
G.H. Bass
Easy Weejuns Penny Loafers
Trust me, a leather loafer is one of the smartest buys you can make this season.
