Pretty much everyone owns denim and flat shoes—but figuring out what flats to wear with jeans can be tougher than it seems. The polarizing combo, once affiliated with early-aughts fashion, has recently earned back its place as a timeless marriage of casual cool and feminine flair. Sure, jeans work well with just about anything you pair them with; heels and boots instantly transform denim into a work-to-dinner ensemble, while sneakers offer all-day comfort. But flat shoes have the upper hand. They’re super-stylish and their leveled soles offer easy walkability.
With the jeans-and-flats renaissance officially upon us, you’re probably wondering how to give the pairing a modern spin. Luckily, all the classics—loafers! ballerinas! Mary Janes!—can soften the rigid structure of the latest denim styles and keep you right on trend. (Just ask Dua Lipa and Margot Robbie.) Need a few pointers on how to wear flats with jeans? See the street-style outfit ideas we’ve bookmarked for inspiration below.
How to style flats and jeans, at a glance
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