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What Are 'Ghillie Flats' And Why Is Everybody Wearing Them?

April 4, 2016 by Justine Schwartz
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SHEfinds receives commissions for purchases made through the links in this post. I've heard of Gilly, as in Kristen Wiig's SNL character, but what the eff are 'ghillie' shoes? Click to find out--> [Photo: Damsel In Dior]

Answer: those lace-up flats you've been seeing everywhere for a couple of seasons! They're so pretty and perfect for spring. But who knew that's what they were called??

Click through the slideshow to shop our favorite pairs now!

[Photo: Damsel In Dior]

Louise Et Cie 'Abri' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat ($128.95)

Loeffler Randall 'Ambra' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat ($295)

Chinese Laundry Endless ($60)

COACH Justine ($195)

Topshop 'Fancy' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat ($48)

Topshop 'Fancy' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat ($48)

FASE Laser Ghillie ($48)

Topshop 'Flight' Ghillie Lace Up Flat ($48)

Freda Salvador Lace Ghillie d'Orsay Oxfords ($395)

Halogen® Halogen 'Owen' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat ($89.95)

COCONUTS BY MATISSE 'Liberty' Ghillie Flat ($69.95)

Michael Kors Kallie Runway ($495)

Nine West 'Sign Me Up' Ghillie Flat ($88.95)

KENDALL KYLIE 'Sage' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat ($139.95)

Salvatore Ferragamo Edgardo Osorio Capsule ($695)

Nine West 'Sign Me Up' Ghillie Flat ($88.95)

Steve Madden Eleanorr ($79.95)

Stuart Weitzman Stuart Wetzman 'Stringdown' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat ($398)

Summit White Mountain Karena ($129)

Topshop 'N Fase Laser' Ghillie Flat ($48)

Ivanka Trump 'Tropica' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat ($139.95)

 

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shoes, trends

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Editorial Director

Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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