Boat shoes are trending this spring — Shop our favorites

Even as a seasoned fashion editor whose job it is to stay on top of fashion trends, I have to admit that sometimes fashion gives me a hard time. Where in point? Boat shoes. The preppy deck shoe has officially become spring’s hottest fashion item thanks to its dominance on the spring Miu Miu runways, serving as the perfect finishing touch to Miuccia Prada’s modern, contemporary style. sporty appearance.

So this week, I found myself (unbelievably but excitedly) shopping for boat shoes—a style that has never been considered “cool” but rather is synonymous with a kind of conservative preparation Definitely East Coast. But fashion – or should I say Miuccia Prada? – tends to turn an unexpected item into something cool and desire. And listen, you don’t have to style them with basic colored bikini bottoms (if you don’t want to). In fact, the fashion collection showed us that wedges are surprisingly easy to wear in your everyday look. We’ve spotted fashionistas styling them with everything from short skirts to baggy jeans. Keep scrolling to see how this set of styles has stayed on trend (albeit on land), and shop my edit of cool—yes, cool—boat loafers for spring and summer.

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Boat shoes are causing a stir this season thanks to their presence on the Miu Miu S/S 24 runway, where they were styled with polo shirts, bikini bottoms and blazers.

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For a laid-back look for work, pair them with loose jeans, a layered polo and a bomber jacket.

by Blanca Miró boat shoes from Mango Looks cool when styled with loose curls.

Take English country style and style them with a blazer, a Sloane Ranger sweater and ankle jeans to show off the shoes.

One of my personal favorite ways to style boat shoes is to wear a short dress or casual dress with an oversized blazer, like Pernille Teisbaek’s outfit.