Ask BB: How to Style Smoker Flats

I just purchased these great Mossimo "Vilda" turquoise smoker flats from Target (shown below). I fell in love with them when I saw them but now I'm having the hardest time trying to find something to wear with them. Help! —DM

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These colorful flats are just begging to be styled in all sorts of creative ways. The smoker flat or slip-on loafer has this great, timeless silhouette that will add a little sophistication to even the simplest looks. I just bought a pair from Sole Society (The Capri in gray) and I can't wait for warmer weather so I can wear them.

Here are three outfits to help give you some styling ideas for your new shoes:

Look 1: Perhaps the easiest way to wear slip-on loafers is with skinny jeans. Instead of basic blue, try colorful yellow denim to really complement the blue hue of the shoes. Finish the look with a neutral top and clutch.

Vince Camuto, Mossimo, Topshop, Old Navy

Skinny Denim by Topshop
Flats by Mossimo

Look 2: Another way to wear these flats is with a short skirt (I say "short" because these flats have practically no heel and a high vamp, so a shorter skirt will ensure your legs don't look stumpy.) In the summer you can try pairing your flats with any number of sundresses.

Mini Skirts by Topshop
Flats by Mossimo

Look 3: For a playful, menswear-inspired look, try pairing your smoker flats with cuffed pants (pleated if you really want to be fashion-y). I couldn't resist pairing the blue with a fun, pink polk-dot sweater. Add a serious bag to keep the look grounded.

Cropped Pants by Old Navy
Flats by Mossimo

How would you style the Vilda Smoker Flats in turquoise (or any other color for that matter)?

Comments

I love the looks you put together! I'm debating picking up a pair of these and the outfits you put together are helping to persuade me!

#1 My Dressy Ways (Homepage) on 2012-01-13 15:19 (Reply)

I'd love to see how you'd style them! You have such a knack for pulling off bright colors.

#1.1 The Budget Babe on 2012-01-13 16:05 (Reply)

Turquoise also works really well with navy blue.

@BB: Awesome job putting these outfits together!

#2 sarahsosa on 2012-01-13 15:32 (Reply)

ooh good call, turquoise and navy would look really elegant!

#2.1 The Budget Babe on 2012-01-13 16:01 (Reply)

i love all these looks thanks for the help!

#3 diana on 2012-01-13 17:04 (Reply)

I've been on the fence about these too...I think I've just been persuaded

#4 Sara (Homepage) on 2012-01-14 01:40 (Reply)

absolutely love how you played with the color. i have seen these in stores yet have debated if it's something i can really work with. thanks for the outfit inspiration!

#5 alyson (Homepage) on 2012-01-14 09:24 (Reply)

I'm a BB reader, and a reader of Clothed Much - and these shoes showed up twice in my feed this morning! I love how Elaine styled them in her outfit, with bold and playful colors:

http://www.clothedmuch.com/2012/01/go-big.html

#6 Lee on 2012-01-14 14:32 (Reply)

This is so cool, thanks for sharing - I love her look! the turquoise shoes and that hot pink skirt are pure magic.

#6.1 The Budget Babe on 2012-01-14 21:01 (Reply)

I hadn't seen these shoes before. I think I'm sold! I love the pairing with the polka-dot sweater.

#7 Teal @ Expecting Chic (Homepage) on 2012-01-17 13:14 (Reply)

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