Move over, Blair Waldorf, we’re coming for your go-to shoe style.

19 Reasons Why Mary Janes Are the Ballet Flats of 2019

19 Reasons Why Mary Janes Are the Ballet Flats of 2019

By Kristen BousquetApr 12, 2019

Kristen Bousquet

Kristen is a Massachusetts based beauty & fashion writer. Chances are if you see her, she'll be covered in makeup swatches, raving about her new favorite face mask and wearing a band tee. She also has an unhealthy obsession with her two Boston Terriers and anything buffalo chicken.

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Spotted: one of spring's biggest shoe trend revivals, the Mary Jane. Thanks to Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf, this iconic style received some serious street cred back in the day and now they've returned to sub in for your basic ballet flat. The 2019 version of this stylishly modern, commuter-friendly kick is expressed in a variety of colors, textures, and really fun patterns. Spice up your spring shoe spread with the floral, animal print, and gingham options ahead.

Freda Salvador Ivy Pointy Flat ($295)

Lord & Taylor Tamara Suede Flats ($100)

Journee Collection Esme Flat ($40)

Nonetheless Mary Jane Shoes ($258)

Kurt Geiger Women's Princely Embellished Pointed-Toe Mules ($165)

Louise et Cie Corriett Mary Jane Flats ($119)

Alexa Chung Crystal-Embellished PVC-Trimmed Floral-Jacquard Mary Jane Flats ($460)

Ganni Maya Bow-Embellished Floral-Print Faille and Patent-Leather Loafers ($320)

Design Lab Peggy Buckle Flats ($69)

Who What Wear Women's Nellie Mary Jane Ballet Flats ($30)

Renvy Perrin Metallic Mary Jane ($80)

Frances Valentine Jude Mary Jane Leather Flats ($295)

Linea Paolo Naomi Mary Jane Flat ($130)

ASOS DESIGN Links Mary Jane Ballet Flats ($29)

Nasty Gal Patent Flat Shoes ($60)

Miu Miu Jewel Star Embellished Mary Jane Flat ($720)

Urban Outfitters Greta Mary Jane Oxford ($59)

Loeffler Randall Juliette Mary Jane Pumps ($350)

Repetto Rose Mary Jane Pumps ($365)

Mango Shoe Buckle Tip Croc-Effect ($80)

Polly Plume Bonnie Bow Mary Jane Flats ($374)

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