Popsugar Fashion Street Style How to Wear Flats Autumn 2018 Style Your Flats Like This, and You'll Get More Attention Than You Would in 5-Inch Heels 23 October 2018 by Sarah Wasilak Image Source: Getty Even if you live for heels — standing tall, making a statement, and all that jazz — there's no denying that flats give your feet a breather and make walking around a breeze. While adding inches can surely make you pop out of a crowd, we came up with 27 street style sourced ways for achieving the same bold style without the elevation. Although, you know, you will be elevating your look by trying out these tips and tricks, all of which draw focus to certain elements of an outfit without being too obvious about it. If flats feel ordinary or "simple" to you, you're about to have a whole new outlook this Autumn. Related: All the Stylish Flats You Can Own For $50 or Less This Fall Image Source: Style Du Monde Find the perfect ballet slipper to match your skin tone and pair it with an above-the-knee dress. This is an easy hack for elongating your legs without navigating the streets in heels. 1 / 27 Image Source: Style Du Monde Match a bright flat to the colour of your dress and a key accessory. Voila! You've mastered monochrome. 2 / 27 Image Source: Style Du Monde Work a Mary Jane with a playful, ladylike print like polka-dots. 3 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot Bring your ivory basics into Autumn by sporting them with a fancy flat instead of sandals. 4 / 27 Image Source: Style Du Monde Draw attention to a textured flat with a plaid blazer, or any contrasting print. 5 / 27 Image Source: Style Du Monde Finish an abstract prairie-style maxi dress with your favourite designer flat. 6 / 27 Image Source: Style Du Monde Keep a colourful outfit sophisticated and grounded in a basic black loafer. 7 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig Invest in a chestnut pair that will go perfectly with your autumnal prints. 8 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot Complete your favourite long-sleeved wrap dress with backless tasselled loafers, which will instantly feel as cosy as slippers. 9 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Hanna Lassen A sugar-pink loafer will lighten up any all-black outfit, especially with the help of gemstone statement earrings. 10 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig When your Autumn suit is bright as can be, finish with functional flats in a neutral shade. 11 / 27 Image Source: Style Du Monde An artfully sculpted flat with an embellishment adds a feminine touch to oversize, menswear-inspired separates. 12 / 27 Image Source: Style Du Monde Wear cap-toe ballet flats with pooling flares. It's an unexpected shoe choice, but looks adorable with some cropped outerwear. 13 / 27 Image Source: Style Du Monde Coordinate your shoes with the colour of your shirt. Choose trousers and a blazer in muted tones to let your happy pairing stand out. 14 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig A plain black slingback is always the easy answer to an ankle-grazing skirt that you want to be the centre of attention. 15 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot If your flats are textured, draw focus to them in a shorter dress with a hemline above the knee. 16 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot Play up patent leather with metallic trousers. 17 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig Jeans and a T-shirt never felt so effortless — just finish them with your favourite loafer. 18 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Claudio Lavenia Leopard flats are the perfect finish to a neutral midi dress that's simple and smartly tailored. 19 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig Bring your espadrilles into Autumn by working them with a thick trouser and layers up top. 20 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig Loafers with tassels are your jumper with ruffle's new best friend. Separate the two with a pair of jeans. 21 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot Ground out your breezy shirtdress with slingbacks in a darker tone. 22 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Kirstin Sinclair Pair up a fun turtleneck and Summer slip, and finish with an eye-catching patent flat that takes your outfit to the next level. 23 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Claudio Lavenia If you're drawing attention to a bold style move, like sporting a bralette under your blazer, slip into flats in the same colourway as your lingerie. 24 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot Try wearing flats with your Canadian tuxedo rather than clunky boots or heels. The look will feel as easy as a one-and-done jumpsuit. 25 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot Work a dark pair of leather shoes with your white denim — which, by the way, can totally be brought into Autumn. 26 / 27 Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot If your coordinates deserve all the attention, don't distract from them with a sky-high heel. Keep it uncomplicated in flats. 27 / 27 Street StyleAutumn FashionStyle How-ToStyle TipsAutumnFlatsShoes