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The subtle perfection of plain black flats

What makes a pair good, how to wear them and the best ones at market
by Leandra Medine Cohen
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The best black flats on the market

Veralli Bow-Detailed Leather Ballet Flats
Manolo Blahnik Veralli Bow-Detailed Leather Ballet Flats
$795 USD
Bb Suede Ballet Flats
Manolo Blahnik Bb Suede Ballet Flats
$775 USD
Diana Cutout Leather Ballet Flats
Khaite Diana Cutout Leather Ballet Flats
$880 USD
Poppy Crêpe Satin Ballet Flats
Saint Laurent Poppy Crêpe Satin Ballet Flats
$880 USD
Canal Glossed-Leather Ballet Flats
The Row Canal Glossed-Leather Ballet Flats
$890 USD
Greek Lace-Up Silk-Satin Ballet Flats
Le Monde Beryl Greek Lace-Up Silk-Satin Ballet Flats
$441 USD
Joop Black Nappa Flats
Tony Bianco Joop Black Nappa Flats
$160 USD
SSENSE Exclusive Black Tabi Stretch Ballerina Flats
Christen SSENSE Exclusive Black Tabi Stretch Ballerina Flats
$1,250 USD

Potti Hat
Soeur Potti Hat
$80 USD
Market Shopping Beach Natural Wicker
Huleti Market Shopping Beach Natural Wicker
$47 USD
Original Wayfarer Square-frame Sunglasses
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Square-frame Sunglasses
$171 USD
Cecilia Dress
Doen Cecilia Dress
$458 USD
Zusha Merch "We're In This Together" T-Shirt
$40 USD
Madeline Checked Bouclé-Tweed Shorts
Liberowe Madeline Checked Bouclé-Tweed Shorts
$480 USD
Ana Braided Belt
The Row Ana Braided Belt
$590 USD
Clarette Link Necklace
Dorsey Clarette Link Necklace
$600 USD

x LMC Ripcurl Ring in White Gold
Aflalo x LMC Ripcurl Ring in White Gold
$8,700 USD
x LMC Greek Key Ring in Platinum
Aflalo x LMC Greek Key Ring in Platinum
$7,500 USD
Claire Deep V-Tank in Rib
All III Claire Deep V-Tank in Rib
$105 USD
Jupiter Capri Cropped Leggings
Live The Process Jupiter Capri Cropped Leggings
$70 USD

The Medium Basket
Hunting Season The Medium Basket
$425 USD
White Esmé Crop Tank Top
Flore Flore White Esmé Crop Tank Top
$90 USD
Scuba Slim-Fit Pant
Veronica Beard Scuba Slim-Fit Pant
$295 USD
A60S Rectangular Sunglasses
Prada A60S Rectangular Sunglasses
$322 USD

Silk Trimmed Coat
Bobkova Silk Trimmed Coat
$740 USD
Silk Camisole
Khaite Silk Camisole
$483 USD
Shon Pant
Nili Lotan Shon Pant
$375 USD
Andrea Cord Pendant Necklace
Ben-Amun Andrea Cord Pendant Necklace
$330 USD

St. Regis Meyers Crochet Hat Natural Tan
Staud St. Regis Meyers Crochet Hat Natural Tan
$195 USD
Scoop Neck Tie Back Top
We Wore What Scoop Neck Tie Back Top
$69 USD
Taffeta Maxi Skirt
P.A.R.O.S.H. Taffeta Maxi Skirt
$304 USD
Basket Clutch
Altuzarra Basket Clutch
$595 USD

Embroidered Fringed Silk Scarf
Dries Van Noten Embroidered Fringed Silk Scarf
$620 USD
Cotton Cargo Shorts
H&M Cotton Cargo Shorts
$43 USD
White Cala Halter Top
Gimaguas White Cala Halter Top
$86 USD
x LMC Racket String in Gold
Aflalo x LMC Racket String in Gold
$8,000 USD

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