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16 Oct The Best Flat Going Out Shoes for the 2023/2024 Party Season

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A flat shoe makes sense for hitting the dance floor on many a level, but when you’re getting glammed up sometimes leaning into a spicy stiletto seems the obvious choice. If you have considered trading in your heels for a more all-terrain friendly option for your next wedding, or maybe something you can actually dance all night in at your Christmas party though, now is the moment to take the (sturdier) leap into flat shoe territory with the best flat going out shoes for 2023/2024.

From the ballet flat renaissance, to influencer favourite mesh flats, and now fashion’s love affair with elegant pointy flats, there are so many amazing flat going out shoes to choose from. Whether you pair a Mary Jane with jeans and a fancy top for your next night out, a chic flat slingback with one of this seasons trending skirts to take you from the office to dinner, or try a ballet slipper in party ready velvet, these are the best flat going out shoes for the 2023/2024 party season. Your feet will thank you.

Flat Slingback Shoes + Points

Timeless in classic black, this pair of pointed-toe ballet flats promises to bring a polished finish to your look. The leather style has been crafted in Italy and finished with tonal floral appliqués
PRADA Floral-appliqué leather ballet flats, £825

Prada’s pointed flats are the shoe of the season. Keeping out eyes peeled for restocks on the white too…

Saint Laurent's Blade flats effortlessly combine style and comfort. Made from ottoman fabric and trimmed with patent leather, they feature an embellished buckle detail and pointy toes.
SAINT LAURENT Blade leather-trimmed slingback flats, £ 645

Classic and cool all at once.

Zara silver Slingback ballet flats. Pointed toe. Strap at the back.
Zara METALLIC SLINGBACK BALLET FLATS, £35.99

If Prada’s silver slingbacks aren’t in your budget, try Zara’s metallic flats.

Enjoy Toteme's sharp focus on precise silhouettes with the T-strap flats. This suede style has a vintage-inspired silhouette with slim T-bar straps, pointed toes, and flat soles with anti-slip rubber inserts.
TOTEME T-strap leather flats, £450

So elegant for day or night.

Gucci GG velvet teal flat slingbacks.
GUCCI GG velvet slingback ballet flats, £ 550

So pretty.

Bring some sparkle to your footwear collection with Jimmy Choo’s Saeda point-toe flats – crafted from metallic silver suede and finished with a crystal-bracelet ankle strap.
JIMMY CHOO Saeda metallic-suede point-toe flats, £675

Zhuzhy.

Aquazzura's black Secret Affair flats are made in Florence from sheer mesh outlined with suede at the point toe and secured with a crystal-bracelet ankle strap.
AQUAZZURA Secret Affair mesh and suede point-toe flats, £627

We all love a mesh flat this season and the ankle chain makes these extra party ready. See also Reformation’s flat mesh flats, or these ASOS mesh slingbacks for more budget friendly alternatives.

Alohas Fossil Black Leather Pointed Ballet flats. When ballet flats meet maxi bows, chic is about to happen. Case in point? The Fossil slippers. Featuring a pointed toe and cute ribbon ties, these babies make it hard not to play footwear favorites. Because we have crafted them from supple black leather, they provide all the comfort with the extra bonus of versatility. From partying to padding around the house - when we say this pair is a wear-everywhere staple, we mean it.
Alohas Fossil Black Leather Ballet Flats, £124.00

Join the waitlist for these pretty pointed flats. Bows are trending too…

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. MACH & MACH is all about dream shoes - the kind that makes your closet even more joyful to open. These 'Le Cadeau' pumps are made from satin and topped with a contrasting bow that has crystals glistening within its folds.
MACH & MACH Le Cadeau bow-detailed crystal-embellished satin point-toe pumps, £650

Speaking of bows, these are like a gift for your feet. If Mach & Mach is out of your budget, you might want to check out H&M’s bow ballet flats.

Pumps resting on low kitten-heels, crafted from chrome-free leather. Featuring slender buckled straps framing the foot. Finished with pointed toes and gold-toned zippers at the back.
& Other Stories Point-Toe Leather Pumps, £110.00

Too good. Teeny tiny kitten heels that are almost flat are a major shoe trend for SS24 too.

H&M snake print Slingbacks with pointed toes, a narrow ankle strap and soles that are fluted underneath.
H&M Beige/Snakeskin Slingbacks, £18.99

If you fancy a little pattern in your life, these will look great with denim, silver, your favourite all-black outfit. You name it.

H&M Premium Selection black suede Slingbacks in suede with pointed toes and an elasticated heel strap. Jersey linings and leather insoles. Height of soles 1 cm.
H&M Suede slingbacks, £54.99

These are sold out in some sizes, but see also ASOS wide fit ballet points for an alternative option.

Mary-Jane Flats

Fusing high-octane glamour with unabashed confidence, Mach & Mach provides a treasure trove of sparkly shoes. The Audrey ballet flats are made from satin to a classic round-toe silhouette elevated by crystal embellishments.
MACH & MACH Audrey embellished satin ballet flats, £540

These Audrey ballet flats look too fun to wear.

Le Monde Beryl puts a textural spin on the classic Mary Jane silhouette by constructing these black ballet flats from semi-sheer mesh outlined with patent-leather piping.
LE MONDE BÉRYL Leather-trim mesh Mary Jane ballet flats, £395

Restocks are coming soon… in the meantime consider this equally delightful gold pair.

Me + Em Ruby red velvet ballet slippers ready for at-home hosting and dinners that end with dancing. These come in red Italian crushed velvet featuring an embellished elasticated strap.
Me + Em Crystal Soft Crushed Italian Velvet Mary Jane, £295.00

If the red is too much, these also come in black, treacle and sage green. ASOS wide fit velvet Mary Janes are aslo worth a look, even if they are not quite as jazzy.

If Mary Jane ballet flats are at the top of your shopping list this season, then turn to the experts. This pair from Le Monde Beryl has been crafted in Italy from buttery leather and punctuated with flat studs. They feel on-trend but beautifully timeless, too.
LE MONDE BERYL Studded leather Mary Jane ballet flats, £445

Le Monde Beryl’s studded leather Mary Jane’s come in black or white.

Chic and simple, these knot-detailed Mary Janes by Vicenza whisk polished pazazz to every new season look.
Vicenza Bow Mary Jane Flats, £120

The square toe adds a chic edge on this pretty red Mary Jane flats.

Mango cream satin Mary Jane ballerina flats are perfect for dancing this party season. They have a Satin finish, Rounded toe, Buckle. & Inner lining.
Mango Satin ballerinas with buckle, £45.99

Simple, chic and perfect for day to night, as long as you aren’t going anywhere where the floors are too sticky…

Dainty Mary Jane ballet flats are a longstanding signature of Le Monde Beryl's. This pair has been made in Italy from luxurious leopard-print calf hair - the darker colors will complement the neutrals in your wardrobe beautifully. They're set on a slight heel and lined with leather for comfort.
LE MONDE BERYL Leopard-print calf hair Mary Jane ballet flats, £445

This leopard print pair are so perfect.

The Alohas Por Do Sol is a preppy ballet pump featuring a classic silhouette. It’s crafted from silver leather and finished with a slight squared toe and adjustable straps. There’s also a low heel offering extra comfort in case you love a little lift.
Alohas Por Do Sol – Silver Mary Jane Ballet Pumps, (£177.00) £124.00

Silver Mary Jane ballet flats are a must-have this season, day or night.

Reformation Bethany Ballet Flat, £268

Reformation’s Bethany ballet flats are so ready to party in this rhinestone style. The mesh buckle flat is also so good, as are the silver version.

Pretend to be French in the hyper-femme Luke ballet flats. Paying homage to the iconic Mary Jane shape, they are designed with parallel straps at the arch and polished soft gold buckles adding extra shine to the glossy patent leather. The best thing about this red pair, though, is that they are arguably a style icon, making them a great investment piece. Go for the classic vibe with a collared dress and some ruffled socks.
Alohas Luke Red Patent Leather Ballet Flats, (£177.00) £151.00

Pretend you’re Parisian in these patent Mary Janes. They come in black, brown and burgundy.

Ballerina Flats

Khaite updates its signature 'Marcy' ballet flats with sparkling crystals, giving them a glamorous feel. They've been made in Italy from sheer mesh and have high-cut vamps and rounded toes.
KHAITE Marcy crystal-embellished mesh ballet flats, £800

Combine the mesh ballerina trend with some sparkle for perfect party footwear.

Slip-on style, sheer mesh uppers, round toe, bow detail, rhinestone embellishment, elastic vamp strap, flat sole
Jeffrey Campbell Shine For You Mesh Ballet Flats, £148

These mesh ballet flats are also a great option.

& Other Stories New Arrival Ballet flats crafted from fishnet mesh with leather trims, featuring foot-framing adjustable straps that intersect at the vamp. Finished with silver-toned eyelets and buckles.
& Other Stories Mesh Ballet Flats, £95.00

Waiting for restocks on these perfect mesh ballet flats…

Mango beige Velvet ballerina shoes are perfect for party season. They have a Rounded toe, Decorative bow. and Inner lining.
Mango Ballerina shoes with velvet bow, £45.99

These are just so cute.

Alohas Maris black velvet ballet flats are perfect for party season. Upgrade your flats to festive season with the Maris. Crafted with all the features of a classic ballet style, they look a lot more lush in a black velvet finish with leather trims. It's the perfect shoe for those who don't like to party wearing heels.
Alohas Maris Black Velvet Ballet Flats, (£124.00) £87.00

A simple black velvet ballet flat makes a lot of sense for many occasions.

Arket black sequin ballet flats. Indoor ballet flats covered in sequins. Styled with a thin rubber sole and an elasticated ankle strap.
Arket Sequin Ballet Flats, £57

These are perfect in black and also come in a sliver/grey version.

Valentino Garavani looked to ancient architecture to create the now-iconic Rockstud embellishments. Crafted in tonal detail, they adorn these ballet flats which are made from satin in a red shade. The design is finished with elegant bows and adjustable ankle straps.
VALENTINO GARAVANI Rockstud satin ballet flats, £780

Spicy.

Mango black elastic satin ballerinas are perfect for dancing the night away this party season. They are Satin, with a Leather sole, Rounded toe, and Decorative bow.
Mango Elastic satin ballerinas, £35.99

A great all-rounder.

Reformation Apollonia Ballet Flats, £248

Silver ballet flats are perfect for day or night, and look great with denim.

Monki red ballerina shoes featuring an elastic strap for those perfect Mary Jane vibes.
Monki Ballerina shoes, £34.99

Red shoes are also trending hard this season.

Crafted from black leather, the Alohas Azurite have squared-toe uppers and pin-thin strings keeping them secured to the feet as you walk, dance or tip-toe. A little extra support comes courtesy of a slight heel. If shoes this pretty just happen to come along, how can you resist updating your spring style one slipper at a time?
Alohas Azurite Black Leather Ballet Flats, £142.00

These strappy leather ballet flats are so pretty, as are Reformation’s lace up silver pair.

Upcycled from remnant silk-satin and shaped by hand in Italy, Le Monde Beryl's ecru-white Regency slippers are a distilled iteration of the label's gondolier-inspired shoes.
LE MONDE BÉRYL Regency silk-satin slippers, £350

Regal by name and regal by nature. Reformations bow satin ballet flats and pretty satin square toe pair are also worth a look.

Uninhibited, carefree, and deliberately subversive: these are the hallmarks of Miuccia Prada’s Miu Miu. These patent leather ballet flats come with purposefully folded toes for an unfinished touch. The slip-on style is topped with logo-jacquard straps
MIU MIU Logo patent leather ballet flats, £700

Miu Miu’s cult ballet flats are ready to hit the town in this sassy patent finish.

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