Prep for Fall With Printed Flats to Wear Now and Later

July 31, 2013

Prep for Fall With Printed Flats to Wear Now and Later

Animalistic

We all know that lepoard can toe the line between chic and gaudy. Err on the side of style with these. The muted tones aren't too loud, and the shape is totally classic.

$49.90 at Loft.
Fanciful

The bold pattern and bright colors on this pair will absolutely have you standing out amongst other more traditional (yawn) styles. Update your black cigarette pants with these.

$185 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Well Heeled

Anything J.Crew designs is fair game for major trend territory. These are no exception. The gold heel makes it look upscale, which of course is what J.Crew is all about. Pair these with distressed denim.

$228 at J.Crew.
Watercolor

Folded texture and pretty color that won't draw too much attention from your clothing pieces, adds up to a winning pair.

$39.49 at Nordstrom.
Golden Girl

Girls just want to have fun, and that's exactly what this metallic pair is for. Wear them whenever you need a pick-me-up.

$79 at Zappos.
Sporty Snake

Think sporty style is going anywhere? Think again. When it comes to street style, sporty is still very much in demand. I love the soles of these shoes, the color and the texture. Three elements that don't seem to go, but when put together, look chic.

$62.99 at Zappos.
Zig Zag

For your solid grays and blacks, I present to you this sweet zig zag print. If you keep the color palette in the same family, you can mix prints and textures to your heart's content.

$43.99 at Zappos.
Cut Out

This is a sexy take on what's sure to be a huge fall trend, get in on it now. Part loafer, part d'orsay, all chic.

$54.99 at Zappos.
Royal Reptile

You'll see a lot of brown, gray and black reptile iterations out there. Rarely will you see a pair in a royal hue like this. If you've been looking for a statement shoe, this is it.

$178.99 at Zappos.
Au Naturale

For those days when your laundry needs to be picked up, when your groceries need to be bought and when you don't want to think too much about what you have on, I suggest an espadrille in a tribal pattern. Oh look, I just happen to have found the perfect example right here.

$17 at Old Navy.

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.