Shoe of the Week – Ballet Flats

I love shoes and have a lot of them. As a tall woman, I have always tried to find pretty flat shoes so I won’t be even taller. I have only recently discovered high heels for myself and had the courage to actually wear them. Ballet flats are still the shoes of choice for me and I have a great selection of colorful flat shoes, with flowers, ribbons, studded or with lace. They all have a special spot in my shoe rack.

Ballet Flats

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Flats have been fashionable for ages. Until the 16^th century, men and women wore them. Already in old Egypt, the women wore flat sandals made of papyrus leaves and decorated them with jewels. Catherine de Medici was the first to ask for heels on her flat shoes. Following this, men and women, especially from the high society, started wearing shoes with heels. This fashion died during the French revolution though and became very impractical. After a revival in the late 18^th century, the heeled shoes were the choice for women. This changed only with Audrey Hepburn. She wore ballet flats and Capri pants in Funny Face. Audrey became a style icon and made flat shoes fashionable for all women around the globe. Jackie Kennedy was another famous lover of ballet flats and frequently ordered them from designers.

Ballet flats or Ballerina shoes are designed after the ballet slippers worn at ballet dancing class. They are made of flexible leather or textile and have a flexible sole. They are the choice of shoes for basic ballet dancers. Ballet flats come in a variety of colors, often with a small ribbon at the low top of the shoe and sometimes even a slight heel. They are a perfect choice for Spring and Summer, long walks and nights of dancing. They are very versatile and can be worn with almost everything.

For a night at a Store opening

Wear a ruffled and belted blouse with a pencil skirt. Mine is black and gold sequined. It brings a sparkle to the outfit and keeps it edgy at the same time together with the studded ballerinas. The side braid gives it a girly touch.

What I wore

Blouse, Top & Belt: H&M

Dress (worn as a skirt): Thrifted

Tights: Esda

Nail Polish: Catrice Ultimate Nail Color “From Dusk to Dawn”

For a walk in the park

Spring/Summer is around the corner and with that the temperatures rise. This outfit is perfect for warmer days. The sweater is short-sleeved and gives the outfit a comfortable touch. The pants balance this comfy styling and could also be worn with a pretty cardigan, to give it a more girly vibe.

What I wore

Top, Pants, Scarf & Sweater: H&M

Necklace: Street vendor; NYC

Shades: C&A

For lunch with a friend

Just your average outfit for every day. Skinny Jeans are perfect with ballet flats. It is comfortable, yet chic with a long top and a pretty cardigan. You can wear it with a trench and a saddle bag. Perfect for the transition into Spring/Summer!

What I wore

Top: Vero Moda

Bolero: Lindex

Jeans: Long Fashion

Necklace: gift by my mom

Bag: H&M

Which is your favorite outfit with Ballet flats?

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