Flat Formation

Oh, the “flatform” . . . dislike the name almost as much as the word “jeggings” but love that they give the balls of my feet a break while still adding several inches of height. Here are some of my favorite reasonably leveled platforms for those long summer strolls ahead.

(Clockwise from top left: Vena Cava Suzanne $388  Delman Carrie $250, Jeffrey Campbell Douma $179, Cooperative Janis $59, Michael Kors Triple Buckle $750, Modern Vintage Wedge $250, Ecote Macrame Platform $59, Jeffrey Campbell Suebee $140; bottom image via Vogue.com)

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  1. Alice wrote:

    How perfect… very cute and comfortable looking, just what I want!
    Wow, so gorgeous! You have such impeccable taste!

    Alice
    Just a Silhouette

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  2. Love the Michael Kors ones!

    xoxo
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  3. Lucía wrote:

    They look confortable but I’m not sure I like how they look once you put them on…

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  4. Aniita wrote:

    love the ones on the bottom left corner, so amazinnng want my own for summer so bad.
    first time im on the blog, but i reallllly love it.
    xx http://highwaiisted.blogspot.com

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  5. Nomadic D wrote:

    I like the look of the Jeffry Campbell ones the best, but I think that’s because you can’t even really call them flatforms (ugh, it really is a horrible word), they just look like regular platform wedges to me. I think the idea of the flatform is kind of strange, doesn’t flatter your legs the way a heel would, just makes you a little taller, like having lifts in your shoes, right? Which, I think, is not sexy or attractive at all. So if you’re going flat why not just wear flats? I don’t know… I just don’t get it. But maybe in a few months I’ll be eating my words and rocking flatforms with the best of them!

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  6. alicia wrote:

    I’m on board with the flatform!

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  7. MG wrote:

    I still can’t wear these…

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  8. Love Vena Cava version, but absolutely wouldn’t mind any of them from Urban Outfitters. They are so reasonably priced..
    maya

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  9. Melissa wrote:

    I am so not on board with the flatform trend. I just don’t understand it. But to each their own, i guess.

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  10. ooh i wish i know who the last pair from Vogue are made by, they’re amazing! and i hate that name, and “jeggings” as well haha.. but i think they’re super cool.

    xx
    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

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  11. I think I still prefer heels. I showed these to my gay bestie and he was SO offended! LOL

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  12. eléna wrote:

    ohhh awesome shoes!! I love the ones in the “group pic” on the lower left:)!!!!!
    x
    camouflÄsh

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  13. bee wrote:

    Love the post on flatforms- I am dying for the new Michael Kors one’s… I did a post on flatforms and how happy I am they came onto the scene- http://styleisland1.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/these-shoes-were-made-for-walking-and-thats-just-what-theyll-do-shoe-trend-of-spring-11-the-flatform/

    xo
    bee

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  14. Jessie wrote:

    i can’t tell if i love or hate this look. some of the shoes are kind of amazing. other’s i’m not the biggest fan. but i do like the gold metallic pair.
    xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/

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  15. Ashley wrote:

    I have to admit the ‘flatform’ isnt my favorite, HOWEVER the effrey Campbell Douma’s are oh-so-close to being wedges, plus the bright orange color makes these my fave of the bunch here!

    Ash
    countrygirlcityworld.com

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  16. soffisingles wrote:
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  17. Zori wrote:

    they look gorgeous and they are much more comfortable than high heels, definitely.

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    5.14.11
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  18. Julian wrote:

    I love these!

    5.15.11
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  19. Lindsay wrote:

    Yep coolest platform collage! LOVE LOVE your blog..just sayin!

    5.15.11
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  20. Clio wrote:

    I used to wear shoes like this 12 years ago. It’s all coming back 🙂

    5.16.11
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