ICYMI: Ballet flats are finally back in style this 2023! Whether or not you're a ballerina yourself, this 2000s staple is ready to take center stage again in all of the preppy ensembles and balletcore outfits you spot online.
Although we’re all for its comfort and versatility, we have to admit that the classic shoe also brings us war flashbacks of uncomfortable skinny jeans and questionable graphic tees. But here’s the good news: There are plenty of ways to wear ballet flats without incorporating the cringe-worthy fashion trends from your awkward years. You can start with the celeb OOTDs we rounded up below for some quick styling inspo!
10 Celeb-Approved Ways to Wear Ballet Flats
1. During her latest trip to Singapore, Julia Barretto ditched the heels and went sightseeing in comfy ballet flats instead. Sticking to her favorite neutrals, she wore her pair from Chanel with a plain white crop top and a leather mini skirt.
2. When in doubt, wear all black! Take style cues from Magui Ford, who teamed her black maxi dress with a matching belt, shades, and shoes.
3. Liza Soberano’s vacation to Seoul called for an academia-inspired OOTD that deserved a spot on her grid. Clad in an oversized blazer, a pleated mini skirt, and patent leather mary janes, Liza looked every bit like a chic school girl from a K-drama! She's also wearing a black headband, another trendy accessory.
4. You can never go wrong with nude ballet flats—they’re practically the preppy version of the humble white sneaker. Kelsey Merritt pairs hers with a satin button-down and a white bodycon skirt to complete her model-off-duty look.
5. A fan of the coquette aesthetic, Ashley Garcia styled her ballet flats with a pastel maxi skirt and an eyelet tube top. We love how her skirt perfectly matched her pink Saddle bag by Dior!
6. An LWD may seem like a boring item at first, but it’s such a versatile piece that you can spice it up in a lot of fun ways! For example, Rocio Zobel elevated her white linen dress with T-strap flats and a mini Lady Dior bag.
7. Melizza Jimenez wears her oversized white button-down with a vest and a mini skirt to make the piece more flattering for her figure. She capped off her uniform-inspired OOTD with a pearl necklace and edgy square-toe flats.
8. Although ballet flats are regarded to be sweet and dainty shoes, they also have a place in the cool girl’s closet! Case in point: Gela Muñoz donned her Miu Miu Satin Ballerinas with baggy cargo pants and a knit halter top.
9. Going all out preppy, Gabbi Garcia teamed her tweed flats with high-waisted shorts and a striped polo shirt. So cute!
10. Wearing a classy designer shoe can easily jazz up the classic white shirt and jeans combo. Pamela Andres opts for Miu Miu’s cult-fave ballerinas for a simple but timeless OOTD.
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This article originally appeared on Preview.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.
