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I’m always in need of an “in between” shoe for spring. You know, not quite a sandal but not quite a structured ballet flat or loafer. I have been loving the mesh flats and jellies microtrend — popular last season and even more widespread this one. What a playful way to welcome spring and have fun with fashion, while indulging in some 90s nostalgia. I’m ordering a pair of these $50 The Row-inspired flats, and will be bringing out my Staud Alba flats from last season — elegant yet sweet and casual at the same time (seen above and below!). These $35 Target Mary Janes (a Magpie reader bestseller) achieve a similar look.
How I’ve Worn the Staud Alba Flat.
Flats and Jellies for Spring: Street Style Inspiration.
Below, inspo to demonstrate the playful chicness of this trend! I love the way a colorful mesh flat looks with a simple color scheme.
ALBA BALLET FLATS CREAM CROCHET // RAFFIA ALBA BALLET FLATS // ALBA BALLET FLATS RED NETTING // MARLOW JELLY FLATS // BRIT BALLET FLAT IVORY CROCHET // JAMIE JELLZ SLIP ON BALLET FLAT // IVORY NOLITA FLATS // LUNA MESH BALLERINA FLATS // LANDON MESH BALLET FLAT // LEATHER TRIMMED FISHNET BALLET // SPIRE WOVEN MARY JANE // BALLA MESH BALLET FLAT // RAFFIA BALLET FLAT // SWAN LAKE MESH FLATS
Styling Inspo: Mesh and Jelly Flats.
KEARNEY TEE WITH CONTRAST PIPING (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // SUPERWIDE-LEG JEANS // ALBA BALLET FLATS // DASH CLUTCH // BABY KNOT EARRINGS
BLUE AND WHITE CORINNE STRIPE DRESS // AESTHER EKME SMALL SUEDE SHOULDER BAG // LANDON MESH BALLET FLATS // THE CASHMERE CREWNECK SWEATER (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // HEART AND SOUL EARRINGS
STAUD ROCKI SHELL SWEATER // RIO SHORT DUSTY CITRON (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // CREAM AND NATURAL LAN BAG // SELENE SASHA SUNGLASSES // MINI FLORENCE EARRINGS // BRIT BALLET FLAT IVORY CROCHET
LOW SLUNG BAGGY JEANS // PIMA COTTON T-SHIRT (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // CASHMERE CARDIGAN // THE ARDEN TOTE // KAI BIO BASED SUNGLASSES // JAMIE JELLZ SLIP ON BALLET FLAT // DEMI FINE PUFFY HOOP EARRINGS
P.S. My favorite spring jackets.
P.P.S. Spring finds for children.
P.P.P.S. A visual aubade to spring.