Ballet Flats Are Making A Big Comeback, So Here’s How To Style This Iconic Y2K Accessory
During the mid-to-late 2000s, wearing ballet flats was ‘in.’ Then, they started to dwindle for a bit, with some fashionistas declaring them boring and unstylish.
However, ballet flats have been making a big comeback over the last few years. As someone living in New York City, I’ve noticed a lot of ballet flats during my daily commutes, with women rocking a cute business-casual pair on their way to work and young students near their campuses in the simplest yet dainty pairs of flats.
While ballet flats are back in style, they’re being worn a bit differently than they were back in the day. If you want to start incorporating this shoe style into your daily looks, here are some styling ideas.
With a button-up shirt and flowy skirt
Ballet flats look great with more formal-looking pieces that are still really comfortable. Wearing them with a cute button-up shirt tucked into or worn loose with a pretty, flowy skirt will give you an outfit that’s polished yet comfortable at the same time.
With a trench coat and dress
When people think of the classic dress and trench coat combination, they usually want to finish the look with heels or ankle booties. However, trench coats look really cute with a pair of black ballet flats, giving you a sweet, p, preppy look.
With baggy jeans and a tank top
If you’re looking for a new shoe to pair with your favorite casual summer outfits, look for ballet flats. They look great with some cute baggy jeans and a simple tank top, a classic summer outfit you can accessorize to your heart’s content.
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With sweatpants and a sweatshirt
When Bella Hadid stepped out onto the streets of Paris wearing matching grey sweatpants and a sweatshirt with dainty pink ballet flats, she proved that ballet flats aren’t just for delicate, feminine looks.
They can add a fun twist to just about any outfit, even loungewear. The next time you want to wear your sweats out and switch up your look, put on a pair of ballet flats.
With black skinny jeans and a sweater
If you’re still a fan of skinny jeans, like myself, don’t let today’s fashionistas tell you they’re dead. While skinny jeans may not be as trendy right now, they’re still cute and look great with a pair of ballet flats.
Add a cozy, soft sweater for extra warmth and dimension, and you’ll have a sweet look to rock when we start transitioning into fall.
I hope this gives you an idea of what to do with the ballet flats that have been sitting in your closet or the ones you’ve been thinking of buying. Don’t be afraid to experiment with them and have fun!
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