Lace up flats or heels are a Summer must have. While they may be fiddly to wear, once on they’re a definite game changer. Feminine chic at its best, they’re a marriage between gladiators and ballet pumps. A hit on the catwalk with appearances in Chloe and Valentino shows they’re a perfect accessory to make an outfit look more chic and expensive. Aquazzura were one of the designers to start the rebirth of the lace up shoes and now you can easily incorporate the summer shoe into your wardrobe at a fraction of the price.

Spice up your day look with some lace up flats as demonstrated by Rihanna in her vivid off duty outfit. Paired with some distressed jeans or an A-line skirt these flats will feminise an otherwise casual or androgynous outfit instantly. Go with a coloured or printed pair and make an immediate bold statement.

From L-R  ASOS LANA Lace Up Ballet Flats £28.00, Office Vibrant Multi Strap £60.00, Topshop FICKLE Ghillie Lace Up Flats £28.00

With appearances on numerous celebrities from Alexa Chung to Kendall Jenner, the lace up heels can be worn both day and night. The versatile shoe can be worn to amplify your skinny jeans and blazer combo, or a chic pair of culottes to ultra trendy. Alternatively, strap them on to jazz up an evening outfit whether its a LBD or a flirty midi dress.   Not only are they sure to look pretty, but the lace plus the heel will elongate your legs perfectly!

From L-R New Look Black Lace Up Heeled Sandals £29.99, River Island Fuschia pink suede caged lace up heels £70.00, Aldo CASAROLO Cognac £65

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Rukaiyah Dadhiwala