Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Nude Flats for All Skin Tones
The Most Comfortable Flats for Work
You don't always need to wear heels -- flats have come a long way with work outfits, and there are a TON of comfortable flats for work. This page collects the comfortable flats we've recently featured in our "Coffee Break" series - if you're looking for a more concise roundup, check out our pages on:
- The Best Comfortable Flats for Work
- Comfortable Flats Every Professional Should Own
- The Best Washable Flats
- Investment Ballet Flats
- The Best Foldable Flats for Women (handy for travel or backups)
- Nude-For-You Flats (handy in summer months)
We've also done some discussion posts with styling tips, including our discussion on
And if you really need help with comfort, you may want to check out our post on how to make your sore feet feel better.
The Most Comfortable Ballet Flats, For Work and Beyond!
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Most Comfortable Ballet Flats, For Work and Beyond!
Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Varina’ Leather Flat
We’ve mentioned this shoe a lot over the years, but I don’t think we’ve ever featured it by itself in a Coffee Break. Meet the Varina, a long-running (looooong-running) bestseller from Salvatore Ferragamo. At $525 the shoe makes AGLs look downright affordable, but sometimes a girl’s gotta splurge, right? Nordstrom reviewers seem to all note … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Varina’ Leather Flat
How to Wear Flats in Winter
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to wear flats in winter — you may want to check our more recent discussion on cute flats for the office for more updated brand and style options. In cold weather, what are the best ways to wear flats to work? With socks? Tights? Reader … Read More about How to Wear Flats in Winter
What to Look For in Interview Flats
What should you look for in interview flats? When, if ever, must you wear heels to an interview? Which are the most stylish kinds of flats for interviews? Reader L wonders: I’m starting law school in August, and I’ve heard that heels (3-4″) are a MUST for interviewing and working at a law firm. However, … Read More about What to Look For in Interview Flats
How to Wear Heels (If You’re Used to Flats)
How can you wear heels, if you’re used to flats? Which are the best first heels to buy? How do you make the transition smoothly and effectively? Reader J wonders:
How to Look Professional in Flats — All the Time
How can you look professional in flats — all the time? It can be a challenge to get the same level of polish without heels!
Coffee Break – Air Tali Ballet Flat
Endless has a number of Cole Haan Air ballet flats marked down, including this brownish “greige” color. I like the lace-up details, as well as the mixture of patent and suede — I’d wear them with neutrals (brown, gray, beige, black, navy) as well as with some of the brighter “pops” of colors we’re seeing … Read More about Coffee Break – Air Tali Ballet Flat
Will Flats Fly with a Judge? How to Know Whether You Can Wear Flats to Court
An injured woman lawyer wondered: could she wear flats to court?