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Before dad sneakers happened, ballet flats were the comfortable footwear choice du jour. But in the wake of sneaker mania, the classic (albeit slightly boring) shoe slipped from our consciousness like a pair of low-rise jeans slipping off our…well, you know. 2019 has found its match: the Mary Jane. Think of it as the ten-year challenge for flat footwear: It’s a little bit cooler and a little bit smarter but just as versatile. Here are 25 pairs that we love.
The exaggerated silhouette and bold pattern keep them from looking too prep school.
But if prep school is what you’re going for, mustard plaid will do the trick.
Burgundy velvet and an embellished clasp elevate the style (you know, when you don’t want to wear heels).
A rich color with a pointed toe reads chic, not childish.
A square toe *just* veers into “ugly cute” territory…and we’re here for it.
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