Celebrities Can’t Stop Wearing High-Vamp Flats—Here’s How I'm Styling Them for Spring

Introducing 'Marie Claire’s' new video series, Put Together. In this episode, we show you how to wear this season’s viral shoe trend.

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Welcome to Put Together, “Marie Claire’s” new fashion video series.

Every other week on Instagram and TikTok, Fashion Editor Lauren Tappan breaks down the season’s biggest trends—from celebrity style moments to runway standouts—and shows how to make them feel wearable in real life. Shop every piece featured here.

This week, we’re stepping into high-vamp flats. Defined by a glove-like fit and an extended silhouette, this ballerina-inspired style is quickly becoming a favorite among designers and A-listers. Labels like Toteme, Akris, and Jil Sander embraced the look on their Spring 2026 runways. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Katie Holmes have already made high-vamps a staple in their off-duty wardrobes.

Ahead, discover how to wear the polished shoe trend for spring, from office-friendly outfits to late-night looks.

Pointed Flats Add Instant Polish

Lauren Tappan wearing a trench coat, a sweater, white jeans, and high-vamp flats.

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Margaux’s Parra flats feature a pointy silhouette that provides an undeniably polished feel. For chilly spring temperatures, coordinate these elegant shoes with a cashmere sweater, white jeans, and a sharp trench coat (Marie Claire editors are currently obsessing over Sézane's version).

Mary Janes Mean Business

Lauren Tappan wearing a button-down, trousers, and high-vamp flats.

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This outfit is for all the corporate gals out there. You can never go wrong with a crisp button-down shirt and a pair of tailored trousers. Ground the look in Mansur Gavriel’s Mary Jane flats for a nine-to-five uniform that will earn you endless compliments from co-workers.

For the color palette, consider combining cool blue and chocolate brown—one of this spring’s most viral color mashups.

Leopard Flats Go After Dark

Lauren Tappan wearing a blazer, a satin dress, and high-vamp flats

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Marion Parke puts a sophisticated spin on the high-vamp flats trend with a leopard-print exterior and a slingback silhouette. Elevate things even further with a lace-trimmed dress and a sleek blazer.

Paired with shimmering gold jewelry and an embellished bag, this outfit is perfect for nights on the town.

Lauren Tappan
Lauren Tappan
Fashion Editor

Lauren K. Tappan is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she covers trend forecasting and shopping stories, highlighting runway-inspired styles and a blend of emerging and established brands. Prior to joining Marie Claire, she worked as a freelance editor for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE, specializing in e-commerce content and curating seasonal trend reports. Earlier in her career, she worked at Town & Country, developing a strong portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles.

Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in journalism from the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, she served as editor-in-chief of The Walk, the university's fashion magazine, and completed internships at Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl.