Jennifer Lawrence Has Just Ditched Sandals for This Shoe

I don’t make the rules but I am happy to follow them, especially when it’s Jennifer Lawrence setting the tone. And this week, the actor laid down the law—sandal season is officially over.

Instead of reaching for an open-toe shoe to pair with her swishy midi skirt, she subbed them out for a sleek pair of ballet flats—an easy swap that closed the door on open-toe days. Just a few weeks ago, strappy sandals would have been the obvious choice with such a skirt. But with rain in the air and pavements scattered with leaves, stepping out in sandals feels inherently wrong. Luckily, Lawrence’s well-timed look proves that simple ballet flats are just as chic with midi skirts as the sandals that came before them.

Elevating her outfit, the actor layered a dark black single-breasted jacket over her ensemble. With a neat lapel and a sleek button-up design, Lawrence’s jacket trend was refined and lengthening—offering a fresh alternative to the samey blazers that have stuck around for so long. Underneath, she styled a boxy T-shirt left casually untucked—a Gen Z-approved trick that added a dose of nonchalance.