Brooke Shields was photographed in New York City last week wearing high waisted, wide leg white jeans with grommet embellished Mary Jane flats. The 60 year old model and actor finished the look with a beige tank top, baseball cap, and a Gucci Giglio Tote Bag priced at $2,250. Shields’s outfit makes a strong case for skipping sandals when white denim is on the agenda. The closed toe flats keep the look polished without making it feel overly formal, while the metallic hardware gives a simple summer outfit a more expensive looking finish. Why This Flat Works So Well Grommet Mary Janes bring more personality than a basic ballet flat but remain easy to style with everyday denim. The silhouette works for warm weather and can carry into fall with baggy jeans, a tee, or a lightweight dress. Standout options in the style edit include Steve Madden’s Lydia Flats, Free People’s Maggie Mary Jane Flats, Tory Burch’s eyelet version, and Rebecca Minkoff’s Milan Grommet Mary Janes. For a bolder move, red ballet flats from Reformation or embellished styles from ALAÏA and AEYDE add color and texture without overpowering the outfit.