Ballet Flats
The best shopping picks and trends in ballet flats, compiled by our editors to help you create the perfect outfit for any occasion.
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Instead of Trainers and Loafers, the French Always Wear this Chic Shoe Trend with Cropped Jeans
A Parisian staple.
By Remy Farrell
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Sorry, Jeans and Trainers—L.A.'s Most Stylish Are Wearing This Flat-Shoe Trend With Leggings Instead
Gwyneth Paltrow-approved.
By Ava Gilchrist
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I Tried On Every Pair of H&M Ballet Flats in Store—These Three Passed My Test
I've eaten my words.
By Imani-Nia Francis-Tsolaki
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In a Style Rut? 7 Effortless and Elevated Outfit Ideas to Wear Now and Throughout Spring
I'm sold.
By Imani-Nia Francis-Tsolaki
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Rhinestones! Sequins! Feathers! Expensive-Looking Flats Were All Over London’s Runways This Weekend
Absolutely fabulous.
By Ava Gilchrist
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Kendall's Chic Outfit Formula Proves You Don't Need Jeans to Do '90s Minimalism
So sleek.
By Natalie Munro
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Sorry, Classic Ballet Flats—This Is the Sleek Flats Trend Fashion People Are Wearing on Repeat
It guarantees a rich-looking outfit.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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It’s Already Spring at Zara—5 Shoe Trends That Make Every Outfit Look More Polished in 2026
Luxury look, high-street price.
By Brittany Davy
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Sorry, Stilettos—This Flat-Shoe Trend Is Dominating Style Circles Right Now
I can see why.
By Natalie Munro
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The Row's Viral Ballet Flats are the Perfect Party Shoe—13 Equally Elegant Options
Twinkle toes.
By Ava Gilchrist
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I’m Not Bothering With Stilettos—This is the Chic Flat Shoe Alt Sarah Jessica Parker and French Women are Wearing Instead
A worthy alternative.
By Natalie Munro
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Pencil Skirts Have Returned, and It Girls Think These Two Shoe Styles Work Best
It's confirmed.
By Natalie Munro
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6 Shoe Styles That Make Bootcut Jeans Feel Chic and Modern, Instead of Stuck in 2005
A true step forward.
By Ava Gilchrist
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Everyone Is Obsessed With The Row’s Black Ballet Flats, But Gwyneth Paltrow Just Swerved Them for This Designer Alternative
A smart swap.
By Natalie Munro
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Not a Boot, Not a Ballerina—This In-Between Alt Is Cooler Than Both
It's all I want to wear.
By Natalie Munro
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It's Official: Stylish Women in Paris, London and New York Love This Shoe Brand for Winter
Every style is a winner.
By Humaa Hussain
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This High-Street Brand Just Dropped the Most Expensive-Looking Shoe Edit I've Seen This Year
Timeless silhouettes with a contemporary twist.
By Florrie Alexander
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Ankle-Length Trousers, Jeans and Leggings are Notoriously Tricky to Style—These 6 Shoes Suit Them Best
I've solved it.
By Ava Gilchrist
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According to Alexa Chung, "Skinny Jeans Feel Right Again"—Her Flat-Shoe Choice Makes Them Look Chic
I'm ready to embrace them, too.
By Natalie Munro
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I'm a Gen Z Fashion Editor, and Everyone I Follow on Instagram Is Suddenly Wearing This Niche Jeans-and-Flats Formula
You heard it here first!
By Imani-Nia Francis-Tsolaki
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Not Classic Ballet Flats, Not Loafers—Everyone With Cool Style Will Be Wearing These Shoes With Black Trousers This Autumn
As seen on Katie Holmes.
By Nikki Chwatt
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Of All the Flat Shoes Out There, It’s This Reformation Pair Our Editors Want to Own
They're a catch.
By Natalie Munro
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Ballet Flats are the Foundation of So Many Elegant Looks—9 Outfits That are Extra-Elite
En pointe pairings.
By Jess Kelham-Hohler
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9 Easy Jeans-and-Flat-Shoe Outfits I'll Live in This Season
Hello, autumn!
By Stephanie Sofokleous
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Genuinely, This Is the Prettiest Flat-Shoe Trend You’ll Ever Wear—Ready Your Jeans
You won't want to take them off.
By Natalie Munro
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Heels Aren't Out, But These 5 Autumn Outfits Look So Much Chicer With Flat Shoes
Trust me.
By Maxine Eggenberger
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Not Black, Not White—This Elegant Shoe Colour Always Looks Chicest With Navy Trousers
It's foolproof.
By Natalie Munro
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Jennifer Lawrence Says It's Time to Retire Your Sandals and Wear This Flat Shoe With Midi Skirts Instead
She's convinced me.
By Natalie Munro
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Whether You're 21 or 51, This Shoe Makes Denim Shorts Look Very Chic (Just Ask Kate Moss)
It's foolproof.
By Natalie Munro
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I'm 53 and Exclusively Wear Flat Shoes—I'll Never Retire These 8 Styles
Insights straight from a fashion expert.
By Tracey Lea Sayer