From Taylor to Kendall, Celebs Keep Wearing This Chic Dress-and-Shoe Pairing

A little black dress is a time-honoured classic in any wardrobe, so it's really no surprise that so many celebrities, from Taylor Swift to Kendall Jenner have been turning to the chic staple recently. Black dresses are not only the epitome of the ever-present quiet luxury trend we're all obsessing over right now, but they are also perfect for this transitional time between spring and summer, when the weather is warming up but a pretty floral number might feel like getting ahead of yourself.
The thing about black dresses is that they can sometimes feel a little bit dressy, which is why I love that celebrities have been forgoing heels and pairing their LBDs with comfortable flat shoes of all kinds recently—from classic leather sandals, pretty ballet flats and cute loafers in the South of France to chunkier double strap sandals in New York. As a comfort-first dresser, I'm always obsessed when I see one of my favourite celebrities wearing a low-key look (so I can immediately try and copy it—no shame) and this recent trend for black dress and flat shoe pairings has been providing endless outfit inspiration for when I want to feel polished but still comfy and casual.
Keep scrolling to see the chic black dress and flat shoe outfits 7 stylish celebs have been spotted in recently, and shop their easy looks with the links below, too.
Laura Harrier: Polka Dot Slip Dress + Leather Sandals
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Kendall Jenner: Sheer Maxi Dress + Flip Flops
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Uma Thurman: Pleated Dress + Strappy Sandals
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Elsa Hosk: Bandeau Dress + Ballet Flats
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Phoebe Dynevor: Strappy Mini Dress + White Loafers
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Taylor Swift: Jersey Maxi Dress + Double Strap Chunky Sandals
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Sydney Sweeney: Tweed Mini Dress + Loafers
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Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.
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