The May Style Edit - Are Boat Shoes Back?

Your shortcut to looking cute this month.

Hey Indigoer!

I’m a little stunned to say that I think I’m intrigued by today’s first trend, the boat shoe. I wore these in high school, thinking I was so cool and on trend. I wore them with boot-cut jeans and fitted long-sleeved Free People tees. God help me. But now that I’ve seen how these shoes have evolved and what we’re pairing them with, I may be coming around to it.

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A look at what’s in this month’s edit….

Boat Shoes

Linen Sets

Bag Charms

Outfit ideas, pieces to shop and styling tips for each! Let’s dive in!

Boat Shoes

Why Try It? This is a great update to a loafer for spring and summer. Plus, they’re a fairly affordable option and a comfortable shoe to wear.

Style Tips To Know: Treat these like you would a loafer. They balance out feminine pieces with ease. They also can read pretty preppy, so if you aren’t preppy, just make sure you balance them out with pieces that feel more like your personal style (maybe it’s more edgy or casual).

Pieces To Shop

Column 1: Classic Brown Leather Boat Shoes • White Soled Boat Shoes • Gold Boat Shoes • Two Toned Boat Shoes

Column 2: Beige Shoes • Sezane Boat Shoes • Woven Boat Shoes • Suede Boat Shoes

Outfit Ideas

Pair your boat shoes with summer trousers and a crisp button down. The oversized fit and trendy style of these trousers balances out the preppiness. Making this outfit feel more cool and effortless, versus classic and preppy. The messy undone shirt and relaxed trouser helps to balance things out.

I truly think the boat shoe can simply replace your favorite loafer or ballet flat. Don’t overthink it! Take this simple outfit with white straight leg jeans and a sweater. This is what I would wear with a simple flat or loafer. Just swap with the boat shoe for a more spring vibe and fashion-forward take. Add a long trench coat for cooler days.

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