Flat Out Chic—29 New-Season Flats I'm Certain Will Sell Out
The foundation of your fall outfits.
Breaking: flats are having a moment! In all seriousness, celebrities and fashion girlies alike have been swapping their heels for flats of late, wearing them with everything from denim to slip dresses to tailored trousers. It's rare that a trend is also the easy choice, and as someone dealing with the aftermath of a foot injury, I turn to flats more than your average person. Luckily for me, fall 2026's lineup is more tempting than ever.
On my quest to find the best, I found brands getting delightfully playful with their flats—styles experimenting with form, color, and embellishments. In other words, flats that will elevate even the most basic of outfits.
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Bailey Burke is a New York–based contributing fashion editor to Marie Claire and Who What Wear. By day, she works on the Creator & Community team, overseeing influencer and branded content programs across both publications. It's a role that keeps her deeply plugged into the fashion and creator landscape—and has given her a keen eye for the dernier cri. Once (accurately) labeled a shopaholic, she now considers it market research.
A Chicago native who spent three years in Los Angeles before landing in New York City, Bailey's unique style is a direct product of everywhere she has lived. Outside of work, you'll find her planning her next trip, trying new restaurants, attending concerts, or convincing herself she needs just oneeee more thing in her cart. Follow her on Instagram at @baileyyburke.