For years the ballet flat has dominated. From young hipsters to mums on the school pick-up run, ballet flats have been every girl's go-to shoe for running about town.
Now, don't get me wrong, the ballet flat is a classic. It will always have its place. But I've been hanging out for a new flat friend. Brogues had their moment, loafers too. And now? Now I can rejoice, for the rise of the slipper has answered my flat shoe prayers.
Like a cross between a loafer and a ballet flat, the slipper is a luxurious cocoon of comfort for your feet. And it has a history befitting its new status as king of my flat shoe closet.
You see, after their inception in 12th-century Japan, the slipper rose to popularity on the feet of Prince Albert. Yep, Queen Victoria's husband used to wear black velvet slippers to black tie events. Since then it's a style borrowed by men and women alike throughout history, from Hugh Hefner to Audrey Hepburn.
One of the things I love about the slipper is its versatility and appeal for a wide range of women.