Saturday, August 25, 2012

Over 50 Style: 10 Fun Fall Flats

Nine West Siteseeing cap toe flat

Fun fall flats--say that five times fast! I'm thrilled to see so many fall flats appearing online. With so much emphasis on towering heels and hot pants this summer, I started to fear shoe designers might forget about those of us who prefer our feet firmly on the ground. For this post, I've assembled 10 fall flats that caught my eye. Take, for instance, the Nine West Siteseeing cap toe flat ($79) above. Go to just about any shoe website and you'll find animal print shoes. But I love these flats because the toes are the only part dipped in animal print. Want a shoe that's covered in animal print? Click "read more" below to view an animal print loafer and 8 more fall favorites--many of them currently on sale.

IT'S A SHOE IN
Once again, the two standout trends for fall are ballet flats and menswear-inspired shoes, like loafers and oxfords. Below are 9 variations on these two trends. Can't get enough flats? Check out Redbook magazine's slide show of 100 Must-Buy Shoes for Fall. The first 27 styles are flats!

I love suede shoes and boots--always have, probably always will. So I had to include these very classy suede and patent leather from Jones New York.


Jones New York The Ballet Flat Flat

Jones New York The Ballet Flat Flat ($89)


Sassy metallics are trend, so I picked these Anne Klein Bassin Casual Flat (was $79, now $59 till 8/28) shiny taupe, but the style comes in 10 other shades, including an animal print.
Anne Klein Bassin Casual Flat



Or how about metal-studded flats?

Jeffrey Campbell Martini Suede Studded Loafers

Jeffrey Campbell Martini Suede Studded Loafers ($170)



I love color, especially blue. And check out the sales price!?!
Womens First Luv-01
Womens First Luv-01(was $29.97, now $12.95)


Easy Spirit is known for its basic, comfortable shoes. Below is a pair of flats that has a bit of flair, too.
Easy Spirit Saddle Comfortable shoes for women

Easy Spirit Saddle Comfortable shoes for women ($79)


TEXTURED TIMES
Textured materials is a trend for garments as well as accessories, like shoes.

Rampage Lenka Smoker Womens Flats

Rampage Lenka Smoker Womens Flats (was $45, now $27)


I'm still loving the oxford shoe, which was a "hot" trend last fall. They look smashing with trousers. Take a peek at the rich tones of these Dolce Vita Brayden Colorblock Oxfords ($159)


Dolce Vita Brayden Colorblock Oxfords
And to wrap up my 10 fall flats post, two trendy faux animal print.
Nine West Cacey round toe flat with bow
Nine West Cacey round toe flat with bow (on sale for $59 thru 9/11)


Old Navy Womens Faux Fur Animal Print Loafers

Old Navy Womens Faux Fur Animal Print Loafers ($26.94)