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The Mary Jane shoe is a classic. With its delicate strap and hint of skin, it makes for the perfect shoe to pair with just about any outfit for a bit of polish without looking over done. Classic though it may be, the shoe is more popular than ever, and the pairs that are available? Well they are good. Dare I say it, there's an option for every taste, whether you're low key, fancy a bit of zip with your accessories, or like to go uber-feminine with your details. You could go classic and style the shoe a la Twiggy with a mod mini or go full 2020s with trendy double denim, there's really no wrong way to wear a Mary Jane. From suede, velvet, and patent picks, to crystal buckle embellishments, and even some substantial heels in between, here are the best Mary Jane shoes to wear right now.
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The Benchmark
The Row Ava leather Mary Jane flats
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The Benchmark
The Row Ava leather Mary Jane flats
The shoe that started a renaissance. And why shouldn't it? From the subtle rounded-square toebox to the buttery soft leather and piped edges this is a shoe to love; and wear for years on end.
Size Range: 35-42 EU/IT
Material: Lamb Leather
It's tough to meet a woman in fashion who doesn't have a pair of these mary jane flats and that is 100%-warranted hype. Go a bit more daring with an ivory pair for a not so prim, but oh so cool look.
Size Range: 36-42 EU/IT
Material: Nappa, Patent
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The Modest Heel
Gianvito Rossi Ribbon 45 patent-leather Mary Jane pumps
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The Modest Heel
Gianvito Rossi Ribbon 45 patent-leather Mary Jane pumps
Looking for a smidge of lift but not a full stiletto? You've come to the right place.
Size Range: 36-41 EU/IT
Material: Patent
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Handmade mary janes that come in a variety of color ways and a reasonable price means that you have all the more reason to snap up multiple pairs. If you ask me, I'd get a burgundy, a suede pair, and then a brown velvet for good measure. But that's just me...
Size Range: 35-42 EU
Material: Leather, Suede, Velvet
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Sparkly
Roger Vivier Tres Vivier crystal-buckle patent-leather flats
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Sparkly
Roger Vivier Tres Vivier crystal-buckle patent-leather flats
Give a little glimmer with a classic pair of Vivier flats.
Size Range: 36-40 EU
Material: Patent Leather
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Not only are Margaux's Mary Janes obscenely comfortable, but they are so elegant too. The pointed toe makes the accessory that much more elegant—and this peaco*ck teal hue? Don't even get me started.
Size Range: 3-14 US
Material: Suede, Velvet
There are a lot of people who would argue that animal print is a neutral and guess what? I am one of them. These make for the perfect subtle pop in a relatively neutral hued look, or high contrast when paired with double denim.
Size Range: 5-12 US
Material: Leather and Calf Hair
When in doubt, texture is the easiest way to add a little interest to your look; an unexpected twist to make an outfit just that much more seasonally appropriate.
Size Range: 5-14 US
Material: Synthetic and Leather
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Denim Done Right
Blair Ballet Flat In Blue Denim
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Denim Done Right
Blair Ballet Flat In Blue Denim
Take your Canadian tuxedo down to your toes with a dainty denim pair ornamented with a crystal buckle.
Size Range: 5-11 US
Material: Denim Fabric
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Easy-Wearing
Vibi Venezia Cotton-canvas Mary Jane flats
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Easy-Wearing
Vibi Venezia Cotton-canvas Mary Jane flats
For a bit of an easier wear, Vibi Venezia's take on the style is a way to add unexpected color to a look.
Size Range: 35-41 EU
Material: Cotton Canvas
The way that I love (and covet) these shoes. Red patent takes a feminine and refined silhouette to the next level and makes for a very easy way to dress up a look in a minute flat.
Size Range: 5-12
Material: Patent Leather
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The Urban Shoe Myth
Manolo Blahnik Campari Patent Mary Jane Pumps
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The Urban Shoe Myth
Manolo Blahnik Campari Patent Mary Jane Pumps
Shoe lovers and Manolo collectors alike will tell you... if there's a heeled Mary Jane to buy, it's this one.
Size Range: 35-42 EU
Material: Patent Leather
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The Collab
Drogheria Crivellini for Attersee The Mary Janes
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The Collab
Drogheria Crivellini for Attersee The Mary Janes
The Crivellinis have made a name for themselves in Mary Janes. In fact, the family has been crafting them for nearly 100 years, and they have refined their craft. Take this pair of herringbone flats. Elevated yet subtle. Great for the person who loves a bit of pattern and texture.
Size Range: 35-41
Material: Linen and Cotton
Every TikToker raves about Rothy's ultra-comfy and stylish take on the classic style and for good reason. It's a fashionable and affordable shoe, what more could you want? Lest we forget, the brand also makes footwear out of recycled plastic, so it's a purchase you can feel doubly good about.
Size Range: 5-13 US
Material: Knit
Roxanne Adamiyatt
Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director
As the deputy digital lifestyle director at Town & Country, Roxanne Adamiyatt covers fashion, beauty, wellness, design and travel.
