The fashion crowd has been going all in on the ballet-flat trend—wearing the shoe style with everything from leggings to jeans. Well, there’s another pretty silhouette that’s also becoming a versatile front-runner. Yes, I’m referring to slingback heels.
The heeled silhouette is inherently elegant and brings a polished twist to any ensemble. The style can be paired with a range of outfits, but similar to ballet flats, slingbacks teamed with leggings and jeans is the combo of choice for fashion people. In terms of specific styles, it’s primarily classic leggings or styles with zip hems and anti–skinny jeans.
Keep scrolling to check out how style setters are wearing slingbacks with leggings and jeans, complete with a range of shopping recommendations.
A chunky cable-knit sweater is a staple and looks quite chic with baggy jeans and slingbacks.
Consider an oversize knit with trendy zip-hem leggings. The heels bring extra sophistication to the silhouette.
This layered look is basically a fashion person's uniform. Sleek and polished.
Classic leggings teamed with slingback heels feel effortlessly cool—particularly with the quilted jacket.
A pair of slingbacks with a lower heel is also an elegant choice with jeans.
Next, check out more outfits to wear with jeans.
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