There’s a new flat shoe in town. She’s strapped, buckled, fierce and making bold appearances across the board. Behold, the triplestrap flat. It seems an age ago that the much coveted lace-up flat was championed by the likes of Aquazzura.
Its dainty elegance garnered much fandom in the shape of Olivia Palermo
and Kate Bosworth. The updated triple-strap flat is from the same footwear food group, but it’s a bit cooler and tougher. The Rihanna of pointed-toe pumps, if you will.
To be teamed with everything from distressed jeans to silky slip dresses, these beauties are armed with enough pizzazz to add a couple of extra invisi-inches to your look. Indeed, those hankering after an evening alternative to a heel could go for a pair with some glitz courtesy of Malone Souliers.
However, if the sight of these trigger a chronic case of cankle-panic (a crippling concern for many of us shoe devotees), fear not. The TSF is surprisingly slimming. Opt for a straight leg or 7/8 boyfriend jean, and voilà, the straps allude to a Darcey Bussell-esque ankle. Quelle élegance.
We aren’t quite in back-to-school territory yet, but as we approach August and perhaps start to think more about the practicality of our next sartorial purchases, it may be a wise move to invest in a pair of these multi-faceted flats. Take it from us, TSFs are for keeps.
For triple-strap sartorial glory, shop the gallery below:
Triple-Strap Shoes
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Say hello to the infamous rockstud ballerinas from Valentino. Opt for nude if you wish to carry the look through to A/W.
Rockstud Blush Patent Flats, £585, Valentino
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Punk up your summer wardrobe with these classic pumps from Alexander McQueen.
Embellished Leather Pumps, £340, Harvey Nichols
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Pair frayed jeans with a red lip and studded Valentino pumps for the definition of smart/casual this summer.
Studded Valentino Ballerina Pumps, £515, Farfetch
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Monochrome devotee? Opt for a pair of black patent shoes this season and don with white, tailored co-ords.
Black Leather Gianvito Rossi Flats, £530, Harvey Nichols
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There's no need to spend a fortune when investing in the latest trend. This pair from Office come in rose gold, another look we'll be coveting this season.
Rose Gold Mary-Jane Flats, £40, Office
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Forget heels, flats are your new go-to come evening. Bag yourself a pair of metallic flats to liven up your look.
Silver Metallic Triple-Strap Flats, £330, Stuart Weitzman
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Why not opt for glitter this season? It'll certainly carry you through to A/W.
Black Glittery Shoes, £395, Malone Souliers
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