Ballet Flats Got A Sporty Upgrade For Spring & Here's How To Style Them

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Runways and girlies on the internet are not getting over the ballet flats trend anytime soon. Be it Rachel Antonoff’s 'Butter Me Up' collection or the latest Spring Summer 2024 collection by Miu Miu, we're seeing big brands hopping onto the bandwagon. The balletcore trend established a steady presence on TikTok, with celebrities like Bella Hadid, Mine Mucahid, and Katie Giorgadze also seen rocking the 'IT' shoe and reminiscing in 2000s nostalgia. With impending summer, the trend seems to be getting a sporty upgrade, merging the essence of Mary Jane and ballet flats with the addition of stretchy straps on the top and a more spacey toe box.

Brands such as Mango, Skechers, and Alaia have already jumped on the trend, offering this in a variety of styles including satin, bows, leather, suede, and mesh, and it's safe to say that they effortlessly bring a chic, Parisian vibe to a range of outfits, while being more comfortable and supportive. And if you too, have been eyeing the trend and wondering how to incorporate and personalise it, then here is your ultimate mood board on styling the 'new', energetic and sporty ballerina flats with all its subtrends.

With A White Summer Dress

A white maxi dress is a summer staple, with zillion-styling possibilities. Dresses, in general, are the easiest way to style your ballet flats, creating the illusion of an elongated overall stature. Like Livia Rose (the model in the picture), you can wear them with your summer maxi dresses, pair a shoulder bag, with a very 'in-trend' pop of burgundy, like with the glasses she has adorned. It's the perfect summer look, which is also super accessible, falling under a range of budgets. 

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Corporate Core

Ballet flats are super easy to incorporate into your formal looks, bringing out a sense of sophistication and coherence. Skirts are everywhere this summer, and pairing them with a statement shirt like Alina Frendiy, all completed with strappy ballet flats and socks looks stunning, elegant, and super chic. This outfit is super accessible and your sporty ballet flats are perfect to add 'more oomph' to a classic fit, which always looks stunning. We also recommend accessorising the outfit with a belt and completing everything with a solid pair of shades or bags. Plus, we also suggest experimenting with materials and styles here, as mesh ballet flats can really take the look up a notch.

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A Spring Inspired Slip Lace Dress

If you gravitate towards pinks and lace, then this look is just right for you. A lace slip dress is perfect for channelling the Parisian-feminine energy in you, and pairing your ballet flats just works right for this 'out-there' flamboyant look. In general, ballet flats are used to elevate casual fits, but for a 'more is more' look, this styling tactic should be on everyone's radar. It balances out the proportion with the mid-length dress,  a great addition to your dresses that are plain in pattern with a rich, flowy silhouette. We love this look by Ainur Aitimova for its chic, feminine aesthetic, channelling spring in Paris in the most fashionable way.
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With A Cotton Button Up Dress

Button-ups and shirt dresses are the ultimate summer casual 'fit and you need to dress your sporty ballet flats with them. This look is super accessible, with elements pre-existing in every wardrobe, and ballet flats would create a very edgy contrast to the whole fit. You can also use your shoes here to add a pop of colour, rightly presented by influencer Paige Secosky.

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With Vest And Trouser Co-Ord Set

Vests are everywhere this summer, and you can easily combine both of these much-hyped trends to have your ultimate fashion-forward moment. Co-ord sets make for the perfect summer fit and a great look for formal and casual settings. They create an illusion of an elongated body, enhanced all the more with the addition of ballet flats. This fit is easy, trendy, and super comfortable; it would be great to style your sporty ballet flats with it.
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A Halter Neck Dress

Styling sporty ballet flats with socks is absolutely everywhere on Pinterest and is an absolute crowd favourite right now. Halter-neck dresses are again a summer staple, and styling them with socks and your ballet flats appears to be the look for the season. This sub-trend of the sporty ballet flats fever not only makes sense fashion-wise but also makes it look super comfortable and interesting. This styling was expansively done in the Miu-Miu 2024 Spring collection show. Stockings or tights are another favourite method of styling ballets among all the fashion influencers.
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Corset And Skirt

If you wish to make a statement, then what's better than a corset and skirt? Pairing them with this sub-trend! We feel this is going to be among the top uniforms for the upcoming spring and summer. Remember to choose your silhouette wisely to project the effortless off-duty vibe flawlessly; go for something easy and breezy. You should definitely consider elevating the fit here with the addition of stockings or socks and opting for strappy ballet flats.

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White Shirt And Pants For A Monochrome Spring Look

Monochrome fits always hit right, all the more with these sporty ballerina flats. Anouk Yve serves as the ultimate inspiration for this look, with a solid white cotton shirt and pants, paired with strappy ballet flats, with a sleek braided pony and a suede bag. Easy to recreate, this look screams summer. 
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