Sometimes your feet just need a break (blister sticks and Band-Aids can only do so much). But when you’re headed to the office, it can feel a bit unnatural to leave the heels behind. Here are six comfortable work outfits that don't require heels (and prove flats can be just as chic as heels—just without all the fuss.)
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6 Comfortable Work Outfits That Don't Require Heels
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Published Oct 27, 2017
1. Printed Pants + Layered Blouse + Ankle-strap Flats
Don’t tuck away your summer flats just yet, because white accessories are ripe for fall. Get a few extra miles out of them by rocking them with straight-leg pants and layers up top for warmth.
Get the look: Everlane collarless oxford shirt ($65); Scotch & Soda tailored pants ($148); Banana Republic shell ($58); Shoes of Prey d’Orsay flats ($169)
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2. Monochromatic Suit + Patterned Flats
We all know by now that head-to-toe red is the standout look this fall. And while we love thebold hue, fire-engine red might be a bit much for the office. Opt for a muted version, like burgundy, for an updated take on classic work-wear suiting. Finish off your look with a pair of printed flats for a hint of contrast.
Get the look: White House Black Market blazer ($160); White House Black Market pants ($89); White House Black Market wide-lace cami ($40); White House Black Market embroidered suede slides ($115)
3. Turtleneck + Layered Coats + Red Pointed-toe Flats
What’s black, white and red all over? Your new meeting look. Another way to wear red is concentrated in your accessories (they make a powerful color pop against a black outfit). Finish off the look with a crisp white overcoat atop a leather jacket. The key here is to make sure the jacket hits around your hips and the overcoat comes close to your knees.
Get the look: Mango overcoat ($250); Blank Denim moto jacket ($368); Madewell turtleneck ($32); Totême straight-leg pants ($270); Ann Taylor suede flats ($118)
4. Bell-sleeve Shirt + Wrap Skirt + Loafers
Listen up, pencil-skirt devotees: It’s all about the wrap skirt now. For an office look that’s both sophisticated and fun, tuck in a bell-sleeve blouse (stripes are always a nice choice) and slip your feet into a pair of loafers.
Get the look: Milly striped bell-sleeve blouse ($275); Club Monaco wrap skirt ($180); Sole Society pointed-toe loafers ($90)
5. Striped Sweater + Skinnies + Slingbacks
Your striped sweater is practically your second skin in the fall. Play it up with a sleek pair of skinnies and fancy-looking flats for an elevated look (we suggest on-trend slingbacks).
Get the look: Tory Burch pullover ($348); Tibi cropped cigarette pants ($365); J.Crew slingback flats ($128)
6. Button-down + Blazer + Brogues
Androgyny at its finest. Take a page from the boys and slip into a pair of brown leather brogues and straight-leg pants. Finish with a crisp button-down and a maroon blazer for a perfect office look without even a notion of a heel (your feet will thank you).
Get the look: Zara coat ($249); Lafayette 148 straight-leg pants ($298); Lauren Ralph Lauren button-down shirt ($70); Church’s brogues ($535); Mural oversize blazer ($79)
