15May

Fashion Trends

Check Out These Outfit Ideas With Red Flats

Flat shoes have been top-of-mind for many seasons now and for good reason. They are comfortable without sacrificing style and come in a plethora of colors and options. I, personally, am so thankful for this lingering flats infatuation, as I can barely last a day in heels. This season, mesh flats and ballet styles are some of the shoe trends to watch, but there is a particular colorway that is standing out above the rest: bright red.

The interest in red flats is actually a combination of two major trends right now: flat shoes, as previously mentioned, and red pieces in general, whether it be sweaters, bags, socks, or, in this case, shoes. A great red flat is actually a super-easy way to inject the popular color into your wardrobe and get that cool factor with very little effort. Below, I rounded up eight inspiring outfit ideas from NYC to Paris that feature chic red flats. Keep scrolling to peruse and shop each look.

1. Trench + Red Ballet Flats

fashion influencer Marissa Cox poses on the sidewalk in Paris wearing a trench coat, denim jacket, white tee, black pants, and sheer red mesh flats

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Madewell

Pull-On Crop Straight Leg Linen Pants

Jeffrey Campbell

Swan-Lake Flat

2. Blue Denim + Red Loafers

photo of influencer Lucy Williams's legs and feet in a car wearing jeans, red socks, and ATP Atelier red loafers

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Levi’s

Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans

G.H Bass

Weejuns Whitney Penny Loafers

3. Dark Wash Denim + Tank + Red Ballet Flats

influencer Marina Torres poses in a warm-weather outfit with a claw hair clip, white tank top, basket bag, belted high-waist cuffed jeans, and red ballet flats

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Abercrombie

High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean

4. Midi Skirt + Red Loafers

influencer Claudia Berresford sits on a curb next to a bouquet of flowers wearing a neutral sweater, brown suede bag, full black skirt, and red loafers

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Reiss

Andi Raglan Sleeve Crewneck Sweater

mango

Leather Shopper Bag

free-est

Lowen Midi Skirt

5. Shorts + Red Flats

French influencer Anne-Laure Mais poses for a mirror selfie wearing a gray turtleneck sweater, studded shoulder bag, cream silk shorts, and red ballet flats

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ZARA

High Neck Knit Sweater

Reformation

Chloe Silk Short

STAUD

Alba Leather Ballet Flats

influencer Lucy Alston sits on a sofa wearing a trench coat, gray sweater, brown bag, straight-leg jeans, and red Mary Jane ballet flats

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mango

Cotton Trench Coat With Belt

everlane

The Cashmere Classic Crew Sweater

Reformation

Medium Chiara Convertible Bag

Arket

Leather Mary Jane Flats

8. Red Top + Blue Jeans + Red Flats

French influencer Sabina Socol sits on a ledge on a Paris sidewalk wearing a red cardigan, a red tank top, light-wash jeans, and red ballet flats

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Reformation

Millie Cashmere Off the Shoulder Cardigan

Levi’s

Levi’s Ribcage Full-Length Jeans

Mansur Gavriel

Dream Ballerina – Poppy

9. Shirt Dress + Red Loafers

influencer Claudia Berresford poses with her feet propped up on a coffee table wearing a blue shirtdress and red patent loafers

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COS

Pinstriped Shirt Dress

Russell & Bromley

Penelope