I’m always a fan of strappy flats, particularly to wear with tights…
The Best Strappy Flats for Work Outfits
We often feature strappy flats for our daily Coffee Break feature -- as someone with a wider forefoot and a narrower heel, these are often a lot more comfortable than other types of flats.
Also be sure to check out our roundup of Sophisticated Strappy Flats for the Office -- as well as all of our featured comfortable flats.
(Hunting for strappy heels for work? We got you...)
Coffee Break: Dean Flat
Sophisticated strappy flats can be hard to find — but these feel on-trend and have a TON of great reviews.
Coffee Break: Anklet Flats
These anklet flats look a LOT more sophisticated than most strappy flats out there.
Coffee Break: Brana Flats
I was hunting for strappy flats recently, and I love the mixture of suede and metallic details on this affordable shoe…
Coffee Break: Benson D’Orsay Flats
I always like d’Orsay flats with a strap…
Coffee Break: Hannah Flat
We all know I love a good strappy flat, and these gorgeous shoes from Sarah Flint caught my eye recently. I’ve never really been much for orange, but I kind of love these — they’re not quite as twee/in your face as RED SHOES can be (and I say this as someone who has a … Read More about Coffee Break: Hannah Flat
Coffee Break: Hutton Ankle Strap Shoe
The below content is about the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. A friend just called with a dilemma: she needs to interview for high level positions and is looking for something other than orthopedic shoes to wear (with confidence) for the interviews. I get it — fussy feet are no fun. Of course everyone wants to … Read More about Coffee Break: Hutton Ankle Strap Shoe
Coffee Break: Total Motion® Zuly Luxe Ankle Strap Flat
I featured this ankle strap flat on our recent roundup of cute flats for work, and it’s such a great looking shoe that I had to share it again. It comes in black and a pearly white, but we’re featuring it in blush. I like that it has an ankle strap as well as a … Read More about Coffee Break: Total Motion® Zuly Luxe Ankle Strap Flat
Coffee Break: Sadie Flat
I am honestly torn: I can’t decide which color of this flat I prefer. Problems, problems. This beigey caramel color is really lovely and would have that leg-lengthening effect if it’s a nude-for-you color — but the black version of the flat has a really great snakeskin texture that is so interesting. I’ve heard great … Read More about Coffee Break: Sadie Flat
Four Types of Comfortable Flats Every Professional Should Own — Even If You Hate Ballet Flats
Which are the most comfortable flats very professional should own? We did a roundup of the most comfortable ballet flats a while ago and a lot of readers noted that they’ve never found ballet flats to be that comfortable. I get it, trust me — I’ve said for years that personally I prefer strappy flats. … Read More about Four Types of Comfortable Flats Every Professional Should Own — Even If You Hate Ballet Flats
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
The Hunt: Sophisticated Strappy Flats
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: Sophisticated Strappy Flats