How to Make Your Trendy Summer Flats Look More Fall-Friendly

Now and then, summer trends will persist and trickle into the fall season. It’s a somewhat rare occurrence, but when it happens, the contrast it creates with a fall outfit reads as so chic and effortless. This year, the summer trend that can actually work in the fall is one that was quite polarizing just a year ago, but seems to be more widely accepted by fashion people now: mesh flats. Yes, you read that correctly. This shoe trend is the exact opposite of a fall shoe, but that’s what makes it so alluring to the fashion-conscious.

The latest celebrity to endorse mesh flats with a fall outfit is Sandra Bullock. Bullock was recently spotted in a pair of muted green mesh flats by Alaïa with a fall-coded outfit consisting of a knit V-neck long-sleeve top and black flowy pants. She accessorized with a pair of round sunglasses, a delicate pearl necklace, and a large leather carryall. If she had worn a pair of non-mesh, plain flats, this look wouldn’t have been nearly as interesting. Her mesh flats are a conversation starter even though her outfit is built with neutrals and basics.