I have recently become obsessed with what is traditionally called a smoking slipper. It's roots are in menswear as a true slipper, and it conjures notions of a smoking jacket, a cigar, and a very fancy man sitting in a wingback chair. But these aren't what I'm talking about…..
I'm talking about the cute new silhouette for women's flats. A grown-up alternative to the ballet flat, it has a little bit of masculine edge but can still be altogether girly. These look great with slim cropped pants, the new short suits, or as a ballet flat alternative with almost anything!
1. Pop of orange with a metal cap toe - can you ask for anything more? Aster by Sam Edelman, from Piperlime, $150 | 2. Nautical stripes - always in fashion. Darby Printed Loafer by J Crew, $168 | 3. The star of the show in "summer leopard" - or at least that's what I'm calling it! Darby Printed Loafer by J Crew, $168 | 4. Stripes can go both ways. Day Dreaming by Joie, from Piperlime, $175 | 5. Easy, breezy, perforated in cool mint green. Lilo by Matiko, from Piperlime, $120
