As someone who has devoured biographies of Zelda Fitzgerald and Josephine Baker, once dressed as Clara Bow for Halloween and made The Great Gatsby my entire personality when I read it in seventh grade (and then again in 2013 when the Baz Luhrmann film came out), I welcome the return of any and all fashion trends from the 1920s.
One hundred years later, Jazz Age staples like fringe and tassels have already seen a resurgence in 2026. Now, a flapper-favorite style of footwear is set to make a comeback for fall: the T-strap shoe. Defined by its vertical strap that extends up the foot to meet a cross strap at the ankle (thus forming a "T" shape), the silhouette can be considered the rebellious older sister of the more prim and proper Mary Jane. If Miss MJ is sitting pretty with her legs crossed, Miss T is getting up to do the Charleston.
Labels from Dior to Givenchy to Calvin Klein sent T-strap heels down their fall/winter runways. Dior and Givenchy opted for embellished, toe-baring versions, while Calvin Klein kept things sleek and sharp. Tory Burch was ahead of the curve, introducing its sculptural peep-toe pumps last year, while brands like Reformation and Sézane have all released their own chic spins on the shoe.
The best part? The T-strap is versatile—it can be worn as a daily shoe, a work shoe or, in true flapper style, a going-out-dancing shoe. And because designers are offering the silhouette in everything from flats to stilettos, there’s a version for practically every occasion. Case(s) in point? These eight styles below.
