What exactly qualifies as a “French flat”? Essentially, it’s any kind of flat shoe that you could picture on the most elegantly dressed women in Paris – Mary Janes, two-tone ballet pumps, boat shoes, satin flats, loafers or even mules. The appeal is simple: there’s something about a French flat that just feels chic. Below, you’ll find six ways to wear them, with some inspiration from the street-style set in Paris. They are French flats, after all.