Keep watch next time you see one of your fashion-forward friends, or even an A-list celebrity, striding down the street in a bold, fresh outfit. Chances are you’ll find a pair of zebra flats on their feet.
Stripes are showing up everywhere and not sold in the traditional black and white. For instance, Jessica Simpson’s model comes in tan and black, rather than white and black. Unisa’s “Teena” loafer sports a bronze/brown combination contrast stitching and hardware for embellishment.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled For Zebra Flats
Zebra flats also offer a range of styles. Target’s Xhilaration flats come with a pointed toe, while such as Michael Antonio’s Wallpaper peep-toe flats are with a snub toe design. Suede is the material of choice for both the Wallpaper flats and for the French Sole’s Sloop model available on Zappos.com. Sanita even has a closed-back professional clog in zebra print.
Some designers put their zebra print shoes on leather with some texture to it, such as calf hair. Or they create “zebra under glass” by using patent leather to give the pattern some shine. Designs also have included side cutouts, but most shoemakers like to keep the striking stripes of the zebra print intact. When embellishments do appear on zebra flats, then tend to be simple, such as ribbon bows or leather ties.
One of the advantages to flats is the variety of styles available. While many consumers think of flats as simple slip-ons, there are round-toe ballerina styles, pointed-toe sophisticates and sporty loafers from which to choose, among other options. Heels range from barely there to chunky and square, with a wedge thrown in for good measure.
In short, zebra flats ought to be an essential part of your wardrobe. A little trot on the stripey side of the jungle will “whinny” you some points in the fashion derby.
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