Humaa Hussain
Ballet flats are one of those special shoe silhouettes that are always around but enter the spotlight in more noteworthy ways from time to time. And yes, that time happens to be right now. The pretty silhouette has been a fixture on the runways for a few seasons now (ahem, Miu Miu and Chanel) and is a go-to for celebs and fashion people.
The beauty of ballet flats is that you can wear them with a range of outfits because they’re quite versatile. Baggy jeans are a popular pairing, but yes, so are trusty black leggings. The silhouette brings an elegant and an extra chic element to a leggings outfit, whether it’s a more dressed-up or low-key ensemble.
Below, you’ll see how fashion people are wearing ballet flats and leggings. There’s also an edit of the best flats and leggings to shop now if that’s of interest.
1. Boucle Jacket + Leggings + Ballet Flats
Style Notes: A textured jacket brings polish to any ensemble, including this chic 'fit with leggings and ballet flats.
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It's giving Jackie Kennedy.
Toteme always makes the most chic basics.
Aeyde is a ballet flat haven and these pointed toe patent ones are going straight to the top of my wish-list.
2. Quilted Jacket + Leggings + Ballet Flats
Style Notes: The fashion crowd can't get enough of this quilted jacket. Teaming it with leggings and ballet flats? Perfection.
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I just bit the bullet and bought this jacket and I am in love.
Now I could not get through this edit without at least one pair from Wolford.
White ballet flats is a way to make the shoes pop a bit more alongside black leggings.
3. Bomber Jacket + Leggings + Ballet Flats
Style Notes: Consider an on-trend bomber jacket with flats and leggings.
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It will go with so many winter looks.
I mean, the most chic leggings.
These are my favourite pair of flats at the moment.
4. Utility Jacket + Leggings + Ballet Flats
Style Notes: For a chic yet low-key vibe, go for this ensemble with the utility jacket as the topper of choice.
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Oui Oui!
Adanola coming through yet again with the most versitle leggings.
Suede Mary-Jane ballet flats, you're hitting all the 2025 trends with these.
5. Leather Jacket + Leggings + Ballet Flats
Style Notes: The zip-hem leggings and flats combo is quite elevated with the cool jacket.
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This is so retro chic.
So chic.
Fashion's most controversial flats.
This post originally appeared on Who What Wear US.
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