When she’s not working with big names like Lupita Nyong’o, Jennifer Hudson, and Hilary Swank, celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger also divulges her fashion expertise in our Ask a Stylist column. From the best places to source vintage to the secret to finding your most flattering jeans, come back each week for a professional’s perspective.
This year, step-hem jeans were one of the biggest trends in denim, and I’m certain they are here to stay. One of my go-tos for this denim trend is Mother’s insider crop. It’s the perfect jeans, with a subtle high waist and asymmetric hemline. These jeans are guaranteed to lengthen your legs, which means you can ditch your heels and step out in your favorite pair of flats. This denim silhouette is by far the most flattering jean style to wear with flats right now.
Shop the best jeans to wear with flats this fall below (and browse my favorite flats while you’re at it).
Shop My Favorite Flats for Fall
Style these flats with the above jeans to showoff the lace-up straps.
These are guaranteed to be the most versatile flats in your closet.
Net slides are my new favorite style.
These slides will automatically upgrade your wardrobe.
Velvet flats are perfect for fall weather.
These shoes teach us that scarves aren’t just for necks.
When vintage meets millennial (pink).
Loving these V-cut flats for fall.
Perfect for in and out of the office.
A timeless style.
Wear these to your next lunch or dinner date.
Elevate your wardrobe with these plaid mules.
I’m loving these pointed-toe flats.Submit a style question for Erlanger in the box below, and check back next Sunday to see if she answers yours!
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