For a long time, a mid-heel pump or satin stiletto was considered almost as essential as the dress itself. But in recent months, a new shoe style has joined the conversation. Enter: the flat. 

From pared-back ballet slippers to chic Mary-Janes, there’s something beautifully effortless and cool about a bride in a pair of pumps - it’s stylish nonchalance at its finest, and the good news is that they work with everything from a satin slip dress to a more structured midi. 

Here, we’ve rounded-up the flats that prove you don’t need a five-inch heel to look elegant.