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Style School: Mary Janes

This shoe surpasses culture and generations, giving this trend the staying power to make it worth the financial investment. You may be wondering, where did this trend come from?


It's fashion designers' response to media and society. In recent times, we watched Sabrina and Wednesday Adams bring back goth. Then, Barbie encouraged us to tap into our inner child and reclaim our feminine power. The modified Mary Janes are the shoes that spark joy with sophistication.



When shopping for Mary Janes they can be flat or have a block heel that is short or tall. Make sure to find a pair with square or pointed toes. Go for matte leather material over patent leather because low-quality shiny materials can look cheap. I suggest a minimal buckle or tie straps, as you may find ornate backles fun yet hard to wear.


There are no hard and fast rules, but I suggest slender styles for women who are tall or have wide feet, and platform styles for petite women. To avoid looking like a five year old, avoid the bulky style with round toes and super shiny material.


Naturalizer Carter Mary Jane https://bit.ly/3Tuxsko

Madewell The Greta Ballet Flat https://bit.ly/3uSDwcX


Play with Color: Plus, you can try colors other than black. Great neutrals options are chocolate brown, navy blue, or cream for the brave. You can also try a poppy red, burgundy, powder blue, or metallic silver.

Franco Sarto Women's Tinsley Mary Jane Flats in Navy or Red https://a.co/d/ek9Pyzx

Steve Madden Alisah Mary Janes in Silver Foil https://bit.ly/3IqcInt

Dune London Hipplie Mary Jane in Cream https://bit.ly/3T3QTyZ

Have Fun with Straps: Go for Mary Janes that have unexpected straps. I love the pairs with double straps or ankle straps.


VOLEECE Bow Tie Mary Jane Slip On Flats https://amzn.to/49HwYgm

Alohas Luke Strappy Mary Jane https://bit.ly/3PaxSts


Something You Can Feel: The Mary Janes with unexpected texture are so eye-catching. I love the ones with ruching along the edges, or a see-through mesh, or even a woven rattan look.



Steve Madden Hastings Ruched Sling-back Ballet Flats https://bit.ly/4c2r1ft

Steve Madden Mesh Dreaming Flats https://bit.ly/3Pbwqaq

Katy Perry Evie Woven Mary Jane https://bit.ly/4c6J441



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