Alexa Chung and Katie Holmes both wore chic almond-toe flats.

Katie Holmes and Alexa Chung not only have long and successful careers together, they also have one other thing in common: great taste in clothes and accessories, and both have a penchant for classic design and wardrobe staples that were highlighted this week.

In just a few days, Holmes and Chang have been spotted reaching for some lesser known yet extremely chic shoe trends that fashion people are relying on to elevate their everyday style. Based around squared and rounded toe designs, the pair have been tapping into the almond-toe shoe trend to elevate their off-duty looks.

Opting for a jet black look, Holmes wore black almond-toe ballet flats, paired with high-waisted white trousers and a loose-fitting black T-shirt. The stylish shoe combination smartened up the casual look, and Holmes managed to strike a balance between smart and casual, staying true to her signature easy-going style.

For a more playful look, Chung teamed her black flared jeans with sparkly silver shoes. Featuring a similar almond-toe design, Chung’s shoe combination livened up her denim ensemble in a very fashionable way.

To make the legs appear longer, the shoes curve around the foot and are finished with a rounded tip rather than a perfectly round toe, giving them an inherently chic feel.

Flats have emerged as this season’s chicest flat shoe trend, but high street and designer brands have been busy designing their own elegant versions. From H&M’s black leather ballet flats (almost identical to Holmes’s) to Cezanne’s cute leopard print shoes, here are this season’s best almond-toe flats.

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