

Mango's pink satin elasticated strap style is a clever high street find. For a more Miu Miu vibe, pale satin is a total mood.

If you want to echo Chanel's styling, look for quilted fabrics ( New Look's version is a steal at just £17.99), contrast toes ( like on ASOS's square toe offering) and an almond silhouette. They also suit any level of smartness, making a ball gown or fancy frock look casual and zhuzhing up your weekend basics. They suit any shape of jeans, from baggy jeans, skinny jeans, wide-leg or mom-style. Miu Miu's pink satin flats with ribbons up the leg are a viral sell-out while their beautiful metallic gold version is 2023's take.īy Georgia Trodd How should I style ballet pumps?īallet flats are versatile, and that's key to their success. But how come ballet pumps are everywhere right now? The 2023 version of the iconic ballet flat stems from their appearance as a staple style at The Row - Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's stealth chic label, famed for creating waitlist worthy footwear ( find their ballet flats here.) And, as balletcore has pirouetted all over our feeds, we've noticed a whole array of sweet satin styles that wouldn't look out of place on a sprung floor dance studio. Gabrielle Chanel was an ardent ballet fan and advocated freedom and ease in women's dress, although it was Karl Lagerfeld who introduced the style that is now a signature of the maison.

It's no coincidence that ballet flats are a favourite of style icons everywhere, including The Duchess of Sussex, who is a fan of Chanel’s iconic two-tone ballet flats. If you're a stan of the capsule wardrobe, it's likely you're aware of the elevation slipping into the classic footwear can bestow on any outfit. Ballet pumps are a staple shoe style that never goes out of fashion, but this year has seen a resurgence of the classic flat - and we are here for it.
