Fall Loafers and Mules: The Flat Shoes Worth Buying Now

Loeffler Randall's Vale loafers in dark brown velvet and jewel tones are the dressy way in, and the Lucille in brown suede is the quiet one. Wear any of them with Naadam's cashmere cropped pant and a sock. It is a full outfit without trying.

The mule is the easy one: slip in, walk out. Loeffler Randall's red bow Margot is the party version, Jenni Kayne's leather Miller and Staud's Otto are the sleek ones. Everlane's barrel-leg jean and a Cuyana tote are all they need.

Flats do not have to be dull. Loeffler Randall's black suede Noelle and brown suede Tove and Staud's espresso Anja are the slim, quiet pairs. Naadam's smocked cotton skirt and Everlane's cropped alpaca cardigan complete a soft, easy outfit.

Boots are the other flat shoe of the season. Loeffler Randall's Harlan suede ankle boot and Suri lug-sole boot, plus Staud's Wally with a kitten heel, cover every mood. Wear them with Nanushka's tailored brown mini dress and Naadam's oversized denim jacket, and our edit of fall jackets for women has more layers to try.

When the evening needs a shoe with a bit more attitude, Loeffler Randall's leopard bow mule and Staud's Lucie slingback do the work. Naadam's mixed media mini dress and Cuyana's mini hoops keep everything else quiet.

For a day on your feet, Loeffler Randall's Roni brown suede sandal and Jenni Kayne's suede Miller mule are both comfortable. Style them with Staud's barrel jean, Naadam's cashmere wrap top and a Cuyana pouch.