Not Trainers, Not Sandals—This Flat Shoe Trend Makes Skirts Look Their Chicest
Put down the trainers—skirts look much chicer with this comfortable flat.
It’s an unfortunate truth that not every flat shoe works with a skirt. Whilst trainers can feel a little clunky against the feminine silhouette and simple slides often fall flat, I’ve found that skirts look their chicest when paired with an elegant ballet flat.
Offering all the polish of a heel with the comfort of staying firmly grounded, ballet flats are the first shoe trend I think of whenever warm-weather dressing rolls around.
Putting the timeless style to the test, Daisy Edgar-Jones demonstrated just how elegant the pairing can be. Spotted in Cannes, the actor styled sleek black ballerina flats with a flowing skirt, creating one of the chicest daytime looks I’ve seen in some time.
Wearing a coordinating Jil Sander skirt alongside a geometric bra and the Linea bag—all from the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection—Daisy's look was pretty, feminine and genuinely comfortable.
Shop my edit of the best Daisy-inspired ballet flats below.
Shop Ballet Flats:
These come in three different lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
Style these with white socks to give you look a preppy feel.
I'm banking this ahead of the high summer months.
With voluminous cotton skirts and jeans, this shoe trend always looks chic.
A sleek black skirt is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
The high-vamp ballet flats trend isn't showing any signs fo slowing down.
Peachy Den's Deba skirt is a fashion person's favourite.
The square-toe detailing lends these such a polished feel.
This also comes in red and white.
These asymmetric flats are a much chicer alternative to your average ballerinas.
