The cobalt blue color of these Italian patent leather flats pretty much make them preppy perfection, but the ruffle ribbon and buckle detail is what sold us - it risks being too "girly" (though we're still not convinced there is such a thing) but instead manages to work in a very modern way. We also like that the formality of the shoe is downplayed by the peep-toe styling. All in all it's a fun shoe that lets play out your country club fantasies - assuming that's your thing!

$295 at Piperlime.com