This Pretty Flat-Shoe Trend Elevates Midi Skirts and Dresses in Ways Trainers Never Could

This week, I’ve been basking in that new-purchase glow after adding a chic pair of shoes to my collection—perfect for the final days of summer and just as suited to the cooler weeks ahead. With sandals packed away (and trainers firmly sidelined), velvet Mary Janes have revolutionised my transitional wardrobe.

I’m clearly not alone. In New York this week, Katie Holmes stepped out in the same shoe trend, giving her summery outfit a new-season edge. She chose a rich ruby pair in soft velvet—a supple and luxurious texture that nods to autumn‘s rich mood, without feeling too heavy for now.

Worn with a swishy midi skirt, her flats grounded the look with an elegance that kept the floral dress from feeling overly sweet. The deep colour palette and classic shape felt cohesive and pretty, but also grown-up.