Flats collection...what's missing? And one K/R

I have this week off (between the end of teaching a summer class and the start of new classes next Tuesday...yay!) and Mr. NL's health is good right now, SO one of the things I'm determined to accomplish is my wardrobe evaluation for fall/winter. Starting with shoes....

I feel pretty good about my boots/booties/heels collections. I have a good variety of heel heights and styles and I love them all, but I find myself reaching for flats more often lately. The trouble is my flats collection feels a little sparse and random. Something is missing, and I'm hoping you all can fill me in on what flats work best for you and what you think I might need.

#1 - My flats collection
Top left to right: black patent loafers, tan patent loafers, TB sneaker flats, TOMs flats, fun owl print sneaker flats (which I never wear but bought just because I love owls!)
Bottom left to right: sparkly ikat patterned flats, embellished pointy toe flats, tan pointy flats (a workhorse in summer), Minnetonka mocs (ancient!).

So, what's missing color and stylewise? I'm open to any and all suggestions except ballet flats, which I find too ladylike for my style.

#2 - a pair of funky Pikolinos slipper mocs that just arrived from Zappos. They are a little fugly, I know, but I need something to wear with my bootcuts that are too short for heels. They appeal to my boho side, plus I am in love with the cognac color...and they are so comfy! So, keep or return?

13 years ago

Aziraphale

Veteran

Nothing's missing that I can see. You've got about eight more pairs of flats than I do! Come to think of it, my only flats that are not boots are a pair of converse chuck taylors, and a pair of flip flops. For me, shoe choice is so personal....I think you've got it covered.

As far as the new slipper mocs go, I actually find them quite appealing! But you'd have to wear them with the right bottoms, and I think bootcuts are the only real option.

K. Period.

NL, you will pretty much always get my thumbs up with Pikolinos. They are so comfortable and well made! The leather is always beautiful. They seem like a great option for wearing with shorter boot cuts.

I'm not much of a ballet flat girl either, so I know what you mean with that. What about a pair of brightly colored flats? Something to add a little zip where you are feeling like an outfit is a little drab?

merwoman

I realy think you've got it covered as well.
However, this fall I am looking for a patterned flat - it could be a leopard print similar to what Angiw was wearing in her post yesterday - but those are the colours I'd like.
Am also thinking about a deep wine coloured flat or bootie...

sarah

I could see some animal print flats to bookend your hair. If you don't like ballet flats, what about slipper flats?

I know you're not so into sparkles, but this gives you the idea (I think Angie posted these).

http://www.zappos.com/vince-ca.....otted-snow

nancylee

Thanks for the feedback. So happy the Pikolinos are finding some love, despite their limited practicality (elizabeth, you're right about bootcuts being almost the only possibility for them...I tried them on with skinnies and they didn't work at all). They do fill a hole for my shorter-length bootcuts and make my Euro/boho soul (can there be such a combo?) happy.

Thanks for the suggestions for patterned or colored flats, kcs and merwoman. I think I need a tutorial on how to incorporate colored/patterned shoes into a total look. (I think Angie ran a blog post on this recently...)

Since I'm not a fan of ballet flats (too girly) and I'm falling out of love with my loafers (too masculine/classic), I'm eyeing the "smoking slipper" style.

(Sarah...we posted at the same time! You read my mind...:)

Glory

I vote keep - they totally appeal to me. I have never heard of them and have now bookmarked the site - doesn't look like they ship to Canada. I think it is ok if they only work with some pants - forces you to rotate your footwear

qfbrenda

I was going to say animal print as well. You have a nice collection!

Transcona Shannon

You've got a great collection of flats here and love the ones that Sarah linked to as a new addition!

Kate

Oh, I love those Pikolinos, NL; they are fab. I'm going to go check those out for myself.

Lots of love for the Pikolinos....color me surprised (but happy!)

Jjsloane

I was thinking the smoking slipper/loafer too. What about a full on oxford/brogue? You don't have a dressier red pair or a metallic. I'd add a burgundy for this season or a cognac (which could be your PIkolinos)
Do you prefer to wear tights or socks?

Hmm....metallic or burgundy slipper flats. That piques my interest.

Suz

(website)

I like the idea of animal print to bookend your hair. But a pop of colour or metallic slipper flat would also be neat.

When do you actually feel you're missing something? Have you had trouble putting together outfits with your flats?

You have 7 more flats than I do! I just bought my second pair (plain black). But then they rarely stay on my feet so I rarely feel able to buy them!

Firecracker (Sharan)

Like Jjsloane, I noticed the lack of oxfords. There are some very cool color-blocked styles out this season.
I vote keep the Pikolinos. That brand has made some of my most comfy shoes ever, and I could see these cognac ones going with straight leg jeans or pants or boyfriends as well as the bootcuts.

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