The Best Ballet Flats To Take You Through Spring And Beyond
Easy, effortless and eminently wearable, ballet flats are a spring wardrobe staple – from classic silhouettes to more contemporary versions
The answer to most of this season’s sartorial footwear dilemmas? Ballet flats. At some point in the 1940s, the design made the transition from being a dance-studio essential to a polished daywear option – and has never been far from the style radar since. Synonymous with Parisian Left Bank elegance, ballet flats have graced the stylish feet of Hollywood stars such as Audrey Hepburn (who famously had hers made by Salvatore Ferragamo in the ’50s) and, more recently, were a footwear favorite of the 2000s, worn on repeat by Kate Moss and Sienna Miller. For the past few seasons, ballet flats’ soaring popularity has been steadily transitioning the style to a firm closet staple.
Beyond their undeniable elegance, the beauty of ballet flats lies in both their versatility and comfort – usually crafted in supple leather, mesh or suede, they fit like a glove and will go with everything from knitted dresses to straight-leg jeans and sharp tailoring. Summer is the perfect time to embrace lighter colors, making Roger Vivier’s white patent leather style the ultimate investment. They’ll look super-chic with printed dresses for day events and cropped wide-leg denim on off-duty days. Elsewhere, Gianvito Rossi’s leopard-print suede Mary Jane pair are ideal for summer evenings – style them with a black slip dress for effortless elegance.
ROGER VIVIERTrompette Bellerine patent-leather ballet flats$925.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock3535.5 - out of stock3636.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock38 - low stock38.5 - low stock3939.5 - low stock4040.5 - out of stock4141.542 - low stock
GIANVITO ROSSICarla leopard-print suede Mary Jane ballet flats$845.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3535.5 - out of stock3636.53737.5 - low stock38 - low stock38.5 - out of stock39 - low stock39.5 - out of stock4040.5 - out of stock4141.542
JIL SANDERLaser-cut suede ballet flats$990.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock37 - low stock37.538 - low stock38.5 - low stock39 - low stock39.540 - out of stock41 - low stock
MAISON MARGIELATabi split-toe leather ballet flats$995.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - low stock3636.5 - low stock3737.53838.5 - low stock3939.54040.5 - low stock41 - low stock
Mary Jane styles in mesh and perforated finishes are undoubtedly the most sought-after style – and those in the know will be aware that Alaïa’s are on everyone’s wish list. This version, crafted from supple suede, have a bohemian feel and will look cool yet elegant styled with billowing dresses. Their cult status means they are sure to become the talking point of all your outfits, too. Alternatively, Gucci's ‘Vittoria’ style come in a point-toe shape, decorated with the house's horsebit chain, making them a little more office-ready (and helpful if you haven’t had a chance to get your summer pedi yet).
ALAÏAPerforated suede ballet flats$1,250.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock3636.5 - out of stock3737.5 - out of stock3838.53939.54040.5 - out of stock4141.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
GUCCIVittoria collapsible-heel horsebit-embellished leather ballet flats$1,050.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock36.53737.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.541
ST. AGNI90s crinkled patent-leather pumps$450.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3637 - low stock383940 - low stock41 - low stock42 - low stock
LE MONDE BERYLWoven leather ballet flats
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