Spring is officially my favorite season to style outfits for. I can actually dress seasonally appropriate without feeling like I'm going to have a heat stroke, and all my favorite patterns are in season. I feel like this season and I were made for each other...minus the pollen. I could do without that part.
If you've been around the blog for awhile, then you'll know that I don't put much stock in trends. I wear the things I like and steer clear of the things that I don't. That said, I actually quite like a lot of the trends that I'm seeing in my local stores, and today's post focuses on one trend that I'm honestly surprised to find myself jumping on the bandwagon for: woven Mary Jane flats.
Now let's get one thing straight before we dive in any deeper -- woven and mesh are not the same thing. I do not love the mesh shoe styles that appear to be everywhere this season. In my humble opinion, mesh shoes don't look good on anyone. It does not matter how expensive or what brand name is on them; it looks like you've wrapped your feet in mosquito netting.
The only thing worse are jelly shoes for adults. My feet started sweating just looking at them proudly on display in my local Old Navy. I could feel the phantom blisters of my childhood, which is where I'll leave any and all jellies, thank you very much. (Again, this is just my humble opinion; if you like them, by all means, wear them!)
I was first turned on to these woven Mary Jane flats by one of the people I follow on Instagram showing them off with rave reviews. I said to myself, "Those look so cute on her." But I didn't rush online to look them up; I was pretty adamant that I would not like them and was scared it would be the black, square-toed Mary Janes all over again. Then, I saw them in my local Target, and it was love at first sight. I've been wearing them almost every day since.
Let's talk about why I love these. The woven faux leather helps to elevate the shoe so that it doesn't look cheap. The basket weave allows air flow around your feet, which is nice on warm days, but also keeps your toes mostly hidden so no need to worry if you're pedicure isn't fresh. They also have a cushioned footbed and buckle strap. The only thing I can truly complain about when it comes to these shoes is that on windy days, sand from the school parking lot gets in them, but -- and this is a big but -- my feet have not gotten overly wet on rainy days. Go figure.
Sadly, these exact ones have been so popular that they're almost sold out in every size online. You can check your local Target, but mine no longer has them. However, this is a really popular style right now, so I was able to find quite a few similar options in the same price range for you.
I cannot speak to the quality or comfort of these other brands, but I will say that the Cushionaire pair has good reviews.
Now, take a look at all the ways I've been wearing my new favorite shoes. They're the perfect finishing touch for most of my teacher clothes, are comfortable for all day wear, and add personality to every outfit. As you can see, I wear these shoes with skirts, dresses, and pants. The possibilities are endless!
All outfit details are available on the Shop My Instagram page of the blog or through my Like to Know It Shop.
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