People in Paris Consistently Wear These 6 Flat Shoes With Jeans

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@annelauremais

Style Notes: Nodaleto put mary janes back on the fashion map a few seasons ago with its chunky heeled styles, but French women have long worn theirs by way of a flat shoe. Right now, I'm seeing more and more Parisiennes opting for mary janes from brands Le Monde Beryl and Vibi Venezia. 

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@sylviemus_

Style Notes: When it comes to flat shoes, none look quite as elegant as simple mules. Worn with a jersey top—in this instance, a long-sleeved, ballerina-style—this is a look you can rely on for errand running, coffee dates and meandering shopping trips. 

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@tamaramory

Style Notes: Of all the French-style clichés there are, there is one that certainly rings true—people in Paris love to wear ballet flats, and do so regularly. Although they loan themselves to dresses and skirts, I'd argue they look their coolest worn with baggy denim. 

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@lefevrediary

Style Notes: London fashion people live in loafers, and their French counterparts are just as obsessed. Where ballet flats or mary janes can feel somewhat twee, a sleek pair of loafers will give your ensembles an androgynous feel. 

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@leiasfez

Style Notes: This season marks the return of the pointed flat, with many of these shoes coming with slingbacks as standard. Although they present the same clean finish as mules, the addition of a strap around the ankle makes them more secure and practical for longer periods of wear. When temperatures drop, try styling yours with a pair of chunky socks—this will help you achieve that effortless French aesthetic that's hard to replicate. 

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@frannfyne

Style Notes: There's still life in your sandals, so make the most of the last remaining chances you have to wear them by pairing them with jeans and a blazer. Hello, trans-seasonal-outfit perfection.