With summer quickly approaching, we’re setting out to make those pivotal temperate-to-hot weather wardrobe swaps. Just as the knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, the boots and lug-sole footwear are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now, the soft ballet flat.
A hybrid of the ballerina and Mary Jane, the soft ballet flat stands apart for its lightweight construction, supple fabrications (in leather and satin), and low-profile silhouette. It’s a versatile wardrobe addition, and there are stylish options inall shapes and sizes, spanning all budgets.
Wear a pointed-toe option from Le Monde Beryl or Madewell with barely-there lace, or floral-printed dresses. For those ready to invest in their rotation, look to Miu Miu and The Row for quietly luxurious selections that will endure the test of time. Secure a glove-like fit from Proenza Schouler or Paris/Texas, and wear these uncomplicated picks with everything from white jeans and draped tops to matching linen sets.
For an edit of the best soft ballet flats on the market, scroll ahead—our favourites range from the edgy and cool mesh styles to the classics with fewer details and more functionality.
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Le Monde Beryl Stella leather Mary Jane ballet flats, $734
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Loeffler Randall Leonie lambskin bow ballerina flats, $426
Available at Farfetch.
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Maison Margiela Tabi split-toe leather ballerina flats, $1,587
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Dear Frances Winter leather Mary Jane ballerina flats, $696
Available at Editorialist.
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Simone Rocha embellished mesh ballerina flats, $1,145
Available at Mytheresa.
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Bottega Veneta Shore lug sole ballet flats, $1,316
Available at Nordstrom.
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Jil Sander leather ballerina flats, $1,168
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Proenza Schouler glove Mary Jane ballet flats, $1,005
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Dries Van Noten glove lambskin leather ballerina flats, $800
Available at Mytheresa.
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Schutz Arissa flats, $126
Available at Shopbop.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
