Ballet Flats Have Officially Hit Cool-Girl Status

Embrace the dance academy life with the return of the ballet flat.

In news could have easily flown under the radar – the understated, low-key ballet flat is back in the spotlight. Seeya, notions of the prim and proper, so long, child-like dreams of becoming a ballerina. 2019 versions are innately cool.

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Instead of floating across the stage, you’ll be (practically) skipping down sidewalks, wearing the likes of Repetto, J.Crew, Charlotte Olympia and more. Having ditched their conservative rep for a much more nonchalant, Scandi feel, these step-and-forget flats are your carefree route to finishing off an outfit, completely fuss-free. Let the new iterations brush up your faithful denim jeans, or anchor a silky slip skirt and cotton tee.