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Florence Welch nailing her signature bohemian chic, October 2011
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Alexa Chung joins the party at the Stella McCartney Vogue Fashions Night Out 2011 wearing a Stella McCartney bow print dress with Jimmy Choo loafers
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Poppy Delevigne wearing a printed playsuit & leather jacket with her Louis Vuitton loafers, October 2011
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Jessica Hart worked loafers with her sexy causal look, October 2011
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Nicole Richie works an off-duty LA look in a jersey tee teamed with denim shorts & Giacomorelli loafers, October 2011
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Natalia Vodianova pairs her fringed loafers with skinny jeans and a blazer, October 2011
Striking the perfect balance between cool and practical, it’s no wonder that boy flats are the shoe of the season. And now that prints and glitter (yes, really) have been added to the classic loafer, these ultra-versatile styles are no longer confined to just preppy daywear. If you’re unsure of how to work them into your evening and partywear then check out Florence and Alexa, who offer a master class in understated cool. It’s officially time to trade in last season’s delicate kitten heels and let your feet rejoice…
Check out how the best dressed are wearing boyish flats in our street style gallery ...