In their prime, ballet flats could be paired with pretty much everything.

People rocked them withBermuda shortsand worked them intotwee outfits.

The shoes are just as versatile today.Style Casterheld a staff event themed as an “impromptu ballet class.”

Woman wearing flats with heels in background

Ladies showed up in ballet flats with anything from flowy skirts to mini shorts and blazers.

Ballet flats are a Parisian staple

Parisian ladies never stopped wearing flats.

Parisian beauty editor Benedicte Burguet Journe toldParisian Vibethat flat shoes are a fashion staple.

tweed blazer with jeans and flats

Not only are they versatile, but they’re also comfortable.

“Every girl in Paris has [flat shoes],” said Journe.

“To break up a rather feminine and very delicate look, I like to wear an all-jeans outfit .

tweed slacks styled with leopard flats

I chose a cut that’s neither too feminine nor too masculine.”

Overall, she declares ballet flats are practical, feminine, and comfortable.

Like Journe, luxury footwear brandOliver Cabellhails ballet flats as the “epitome of comfort and casual elegance.”

Ballet flats provide comfortable elegance

WhoWhatWearalso praises the comfort of flats.

One thing they prove is that these sweet little shoes can fit into basically any aesthetic.

People add them to a coastal grandmother look with black denim shorts and a linen button-up.

Light and airy fashion lovers will want to pair them with a babydoll dress.

If your style is a little edgier, no worries.

Slip into a leather jacket and a pencil skirt for the pop-punk look of your dreams.

While some may prefer to pick up a few pairs in neutral colors,Ellerecommends mixing it up.

Professional stylist Desiree Guery confirms that flats don’t have to be boring.

“Satins, velvets, and metallics are also big .

giving ballet flats a modern twist on a classic style.”

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