Simple elegance is easy to recognize but can be hard to replicate. Often, a single piece makes the look; lately, in Paris, it’s been the shoes.

Actress Angeline Jolie was recently spotted in the City of Lights wearing a combination of soft browns with smart, black pointy-toe flats. It’s a style that has been around forever but has quietly taken over since Paris Fashion Week. Styled with everything from jeans to gowns, it’s truly one of those wardrobe staples that goes with everything. And, they’ll last—provided you’re willing to spend a bit more upfront for quality leather and craftsmanship.

Keep scrolling to shop ten pairs of pointy black flats, plus some outfit inspiration from Jolie and other fashionable women spotted on the streets of Paris. Dress the shoes up for the holiday season, or keep it casual for commuting. The options are truly infinite.

Angelina Jolie wears pointy-toe black flat shoes with a camel-colored wool trench coat and brown leather bag while in Paris, France.

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How Showgoers at Paris Fashion Week Wear the Same Shoe Trend

A woman wears an all black outfit with black pointy toe flats in Paris during fashion week.

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A woman rides a black bike wearing a black coat, tights, and pointy toe flats in Paris during fashion week.

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A woman wears jeans and a baseball hat with a black leather jacket and matching black flats.

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Lauren Santo Domingo wears a black halter dress with black pointy toe flats during Paris Fashion Week.

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