Ballet flats were everywhere in 2024, and they’re sticking around for 2025. As we head into spring, I got to thinking about outfit ideas for different ways to style these It shoes for the new season. I wanted to find outfits that feel elevated and are versatile enough to go from the office to brunch to a travel day. After hours of scouring the Instagram accounts of my favourite ballet flats–loving content creators, I found five chic ballet flats outfits I’m telling everyone about.
Keep scrolling to see the looks that made my list.
1. Classic Trousers + White Tee + Denim Jacket
Style Notes: Filing this under “easy outfits to wear to the office in the spring.” The trousers make the look a little more business casual, and the blazer-like shape of the denim jacket takes everything up a notch. I love how the look above is styled with a pearl necklace.
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Pilcro
Boyfriend Denim Jacket
The oversized fit is what drew me in.
Arket
Pearl Interlock T-Shirt
I don’t have enough fingers to count how many of team WWW editors have this T-shirt.
COS
Relaxed Twill Wide-Leg Trousers
It’s a must at this point.
ARKET
Leather Ballet Flats
These will be going straight in my basket.
2. Baby-Doll Dress + Gold Jewellery
Style Notes: It doesn’t get more quiet luxury than this. Pick your favourite A-line or baby-doll frock (I highly recommend opting for white), dress the look up with pretty gold jewellery, add your favourite minimal ballet flats, finish with the perfect pair of sunnies, and you’re good to go. I’m planning to re-create this look for a weekend brunch.
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Reformation
Mayve Knit Dress
MARTHA CALVO
Kayla Link Gold-Plated Earrings
A classic way to update your ear stack.
Missoma
Molten Wave Cuff Bracelet
MIU MIU
Glimpse Oval-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
These are on my wish-list.
LE MONDE BERYL
Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
3. Baseball Cap + Jumper + Tote
Style Notes: I love this low-key look for a travel day or casual weekend. With the right blazer or jacket, plus a little jewellery, you could dress this outfit up for a lunch meeting or a casual day at the office. Not only is this outfit made up of all of my favourite basics, but I also love how simple yet chic it is.
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H&M
Water-Repellent Sports Cap
A wardrobe staple at this point.
MANGO
V-Neck Braided Sweater
The braided detail was just the icing on the cake.
AGOLDE
’90s Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Organic Jeans
Jeans are a year round staple and this Agolde pair sits high in my rotation.
COS
Serif Tote Bag – Leather
This look like it could be designer.
CHLOÉ
Iris Embellished Leather Ballet Flats
These are an upgrade from traditional black flats.
4. Minimalist Dress + Cardigan + Oval Sunnies
Style Notes: Out of all of these stellar ballet flats outfits, this is the one I’m most excited to re-create. I love the simple elegance, and the look has a French-girl vibe that I’m just obsessed with right now. Plus, the white dress topped with a cardigan just screams springtime.
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FAITHFULL
Desord Pleated Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress
Reiss
Chunky Knitted Cardigan in Ivory
This will look equally chic worn with some barrel leg jeans.
OLIVER PEOPLES
+ Khaite 1989c Round-Frame Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses
These just scream old money glam.
GIANVITO ROSSI
Carla Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
These are on so many Pinterest mood-boards that I’m even getting influenced.
5. Trench Coat + Denim + Crew-Neck Shirt + Leather Belt
Style Notes: It doesn’t get more springtime chic than a great trench coat. What I love about this look is that it’s low effort yet looks polished and put-together. Plus, it works for basically any occasion. Running errands? Check. Grabbing coffee with a friend? Check. Popping into your office for a few hours? Check.
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BURBERRY
Chelsea Organic Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
Burberry is always my first recommendation whenever anybody wants a high-end trench coat.
COS
Clean Cut Regular T-Shirt
Reformation
Val 90s Mid Rise Straight Jeans
Reformation’s denim range is so versitile.
Simple, yet so effective.
The Row
Elastic Ballet Slipper in Leather
My favourite flats of the season.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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