There are days when wearing heels is out of the question. Maybe it's the day after your latest 5k run, a killer workout class, or you've got to run around to a million appointments. Whatever the case, you can still look polished and pulled together even when you can't bring yourself to put on a pump.
So what do you do? We've found that simply slipping on a metallic flat shoe is the easiest and most eye-catching way to look fancy without much effort. Gold, silver, rose gold and blue steel are just a few of the flashy hues we've spotted. These shiny shoes can take even your most "blah" outfit to "brilliant."
Here's a look at a few of our favorite picks, and be sure to check out the style inspiration we've rounded up below via Instagram.
Top row: Raoul "Tammy" oxfords, $295; Kate Spade "Carmina" shoes, $250; Loeffler Randall "Ambra" shoes, $295.
2nd row: Tibi "Denni" shoes, $395; Sam Edelman "Augusta" flats, $100; Raoul "Judy" flats, $275.
3rd row: Cole Haan "ZerøGrand" oxfords, $228; Nicholas Kirkwood "Beya Botalatto" loafers, $395; Sperry Top-Sider "2-Eye" boat shoe, $47.
Bottom row: Autograf Chukka boots, $366; J.Crew "d'Orsay" loafers, $158; ASOS "Moral" oxfords, $89.
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