Forget sky high platforms and stilettos, Spring 2017 is all about the fancy flat. Choice fabrics include satin, floral jacquards, and bits of tulle or velvet. Embellishments and bows are also pretty big. These styles work best with a midi skirt, or ankle length pant.

1. Toga Pulla Black Single-Buckle Ballerina Flats, $460.00 at SSENSE. 2. Revolve x Kate Embroidered Slide, $86.00 at REVOLVE. 3. Miu Miu Silver Glitter Ballerina Flats, $575 at SSENSE.

4. Etro Embroidered leather ballerinas, $1,010.00 at My Theresa. 5. ASOS Musical Embroidered Flat Shoes, $49.00 at ASOS.

6. Slingback Ballerinas With Sateen Ribbons, $39.90 at ZARA. 7. Twinkle Slip-on Trainers, $48.00 at Topshop. 8. Nude floral print ruffle trim sneakers, $54.00 at Missguided.

9. High shine lace up flat shoes silver, $17.00 at Missguided. 10. ASOS Leeds Pointed Ballet Flats, $34.00 at ASOS. 11. Saffron Embroidered Slippers, $45.00 at Topshop. 12. Ares Bow Flat Mule In Black Satin, $32.99 at Ego.

(opening image, from left to right – Chanel Spring 2017, Erdem Spring 2017, Charlotte Olympia Spring 2017. All via Vogue.com)