We routinely turn to Tracey Lea Sayer, the 51-year-old fashion director at Fabulous, influencer and all-round industry expert for sartorial guidance. And while age should have nothing to do with your style choices (Sayer will certainly attest to this!), we’re always interested in her fashion viewpoint specifically given her experience over the years building a well-rounded wardrobe. Today, we wanted to gain further insight into some of the go-to shoe silhouettes she swears by. And while she wears a variety, there’s one key style she wears on repeat and will never retire. Yes, flat shoes, given their comfortable and versatile nature. Here she details exactly why that is
I am a huge flat shoe aficionado because, for me, comfort is key! I did all the killer heels between my 20s and 40s, and when I say heels… I mean heels! I wore everything from the Vivienne Westwood’s iconic elevated platforms (the ones Naomi Campbell fell over in—I was backstage when she went flying) to vintage ‘70s platforms when I was in my Deee-Lite disco era! Now, however, you will very rarely see me anything that elevates above the ground. I prefer footwear that is a little more low-fi, something that never dates and works hard in my wardrobe; flat-shoe classics with a modern edge that I can re-spin year after year.
Below, you’ll find the seven flat shoe styles I will never give up, complete with styling notes on how I like to style them most. And if you’re inspired in adding one of my must-have silhouettes into your repetoire as well, I’ve also rounded up chic styles to consider if you’re shopping at the moment.