French women are known for their effortless and elegant approach to dressing. While Parisians certainly wear sneakers to create their chic looks, there’s one classy shoe style that’s equally important in their wardrobes. Yes, it happens to be one silhouette they’re wearing with the casual pant styles that are often worn with sneakers. Hello, black flats.
These perennially chic, stylish shoes elevate any ensemble, so it’s no surprise that people in Paris routinely turn to it. Over the last few months, this has been most notably showcased with three casual pant styles—cargo pants, straight-leg jeans, and capri-style pants.
Below, you’ll see how French women are styling their black flats with casual pant styles. In the mood to shop? Yes, there are plenty of product recommendations throughout.
Cargo Pants
We recently shared that cargo pants are trending hard among the celeb and fashion sets. While sneakers are obviously stylish with the pants, the black flats here add a polished twist to the look.
Wit & Wisdom Absolution High Waist Cotton Blend Cargo Pants
Dolce Vita Rains T-Strap Flats
MANGO Drawstring Hem Cargo Pants
Arezzo Erica Croc Embossed Ballet Flats
Steve Madden Duo Wide Leg Cargo Pants
Anine Bing Hilda Slingback Flats
Straight-Leg Jeans
This outfit feels so Parisian with the white shirt, the straight-leg jeans, and those trusty black flats. It’s easy and elegant.
Denim Forum Remy Curve-Fit Hi-Rise Relaxed Jeans
Tony Bianco Akita Flat
Citizens of Humanity Delfina High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
H&M Mesh Mary Jane Flats
Levi’s Ribcage High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
Anne Klein Ballet Flats
Capri Pants
Capri pants and Bermuda shorts are cool and relevant for the season. Sneakers are chic with both, but so are classic ballet flats.
H&M Capri Sports Leggings With Softmove
MANGO Slingback Ballet Flats
Vince Pintuck Detail Slim Fit Capri Pants
Madewell The Greta Ballet Flats
FERRAGAMO Vanna Bow Ballet Flats
Topshop Bengaline Capri Pants