With summer quickly approaching, we’re setting out to make those pivotal temperate-to-hot-weather wardrobe swaps. Just as knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, loafers are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now the soft ballet flat.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Soft Ballet Flats:
A hybrid of ballet flat and slipper, the soft ballet flat stands apart for its lightweight construction, supple fabrication—often in leather and satin—and low-profile silhouette. It’s a versatile wardrobe addition, and there are stylish options in all shapes and sizes, spanning all budgets.
Wear a high-cut option from Alaïa with the season’s colored denim and a button-up. Miu Miu, The Row, and Phoebe Philo make luxurious selections for those looking to invest. Or you could try a Mary Jane style from Loewe or Coach, to pair with everything from summer suiting to white denim. Plenty of stylish celebrities—Kendall Jenner, Dakota Johnson, and Zoë Kravitz, to name a few—have long been on board with the trend.
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