The Anti-Trend Shoe Style All of Your Favorite Celebrities Have in Their Closets

In a world where trends are coming in and out before you can even plan an outfit around them, it's always comforting to know that there are some tried-and-true pieces you can depend on no matter the current trend cycle. One such piece is a pair of classic black ballet flats. In fact, the anti-trend shoe style is beloved by fashion people and many of your favorite celebrities.
I recently set out to find fresh celeb-approved ways to wear black ballet flats and came up with some standout outfit inspiration to keep in mind throughout the year. Below you will find seven chic looks from lovely women including Jennifer Lawrence, Hailey Bieber, Katie Holmes, and more. Keep scrolling to check out how each celebrity styled their black ballet flats and to see how to get each look.
Jennifer Lawrence
Get J.Law's Look
Hailey Bieber
Get Hailey's Look
Repetto is the gold standard of ballet flats.
Kendall Jenner
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Kaia Gerber
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Jennifer Lopez
Get J.Lo's Look
Laura Harrier
Get Laura's Look
Katie Holmes
Get Katie's Look
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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