I might not have much in common with Katie Holmes, but we are the same height (5'9"), so I have a feeling she could relate to my never-ending quest to find flats that are actually cute. But tall girls are far from the only people who want the practicality of flats without sacrificing style. French girls such as Leia Sfez and Tamara Mory, for instance, love Chanel's iconic slingback flats, but they can be considerably out of reach for the average shopper. That's why I was excited to see Holmes wearing slingbacks that have the same vibe.
Photographed in New York City, Holmes wore Kate Spade New York Veronica Slingback Flats (£190), which come in four different colours. Holmes paired her white versions with a beautiful butterfly-bedecked dress, also by Kate Spade New York. As we’ve already identified, flat slingback shoes are a footwear favourite amongst French women and will make any outfit you decide to wear them with look elevated and sleek. As well as Holmes's exact flats, I’ve gone a step further to shop the best flat slingback shoes for every budget. Scroll on to see them.
On Katie Holmes: Kate Spade New York Spring Flight Lawn Dress (£335) and Veronica Slingback Flats (£190)
Shop Katie Holmes's Outfit
This butterfly-print dress is so cheerful—just what we need as we head into spring.
Katie Holmes's white flats are bound to sell out now that she's been photographed wearing them.
Shop Katie Holmes's Flats in 3 Other Colours
This green is so fun for spring and summer.
Who needs heels when you have flats this chic?
A pop of yellow never hurt anyone.
Shop More Editor-Approved Flats
These will look great paired with denim.
Prada slingbacks are popular right now.
Spring in a shoe.
The ideal shoe for heading back to the office in.
You can’t go wrong with classic black.
Metallic flats are just as glam as heels.
So adorable.
A simple silhouette in a trending shade.
These feel so '80s in the best possible way.
Because who doesn’t want more Prada in their lives?
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