15 cool-girl ballet flats that are perfect for the office

Putting your best foot forward with these ballet flat options from Miu Miu to Alaia

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Ballet-core: the poised, elegant elder sibling to athleisure. While Miu Miu led the way in Fall/Winter 2022, ballet-core truly came into its own last year with the resurgence of feminine and coquette dressing. From square-toed elegance on dancers to rounder styles in the office or tucked away in bags, ballet flats shine as the go-to footwear trend of this season. Check out our top picks for this timeless silhouette.

Tweed flats, $1,640, Chanel

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In the realm of feminine fashion, Chanel takes the lead with a range of ballet flats available in 11 variants. This particular one is crafted from multi-coloured iridescent tweed and grosgrain fabric.





13 09 SR leather flats, $744, www.farfetch.com

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While the classic ballerina flat typically features a more square-ish toe, these light green pointed iterations by 13 09 SR are adorned with crystal gems and finished with a small bow in the centre.




Satin flats, $1,470, Miu Miu

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Originally presented during Miu Miu’s F/W 2022 show, the latest iteration of the satin ballet flats not only provides a vibrant burst of colour, but it also features a black elastic band adorned with the house’s logo and, of course, a slender bow.





Satin flats, S$760, www.proenzaschouler.com

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Crafted in satin that moulds around the shape of your foot, these Mary Jane-inspired flats by Proenza Schouler feature a top strap and a dainty bow.




Toga Pulla Buckled leather flats, US$465 (S$627), www.ssense.com

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Crafted in leather, these square-toed iterations by Toga Pulla come with criss-cross pin-buckle straps and a stacked leather heel and sole.





Faux leather flats, S$53.90, Charles & Keith

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Part of Charles & Keith’s eco-conscious collection, where all products are made with at least 20 per cent sustainable materials, this pair of ballet flats is made from recycled faux leather and featured in a metallic silver hue.





Filo leather flats, $1,100, Fendi

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These light blue leather ballerinas not only come with a suede sole and raised rubber inserts but also have a gold ankle strap and an FF embellishment on the heel.





Nappa leather flats, $1,540, Prada

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Featuring a tapered silhouette, a round toe, and a leather sole, these ballet flats by Prada are adorned with the house’s iconic enamelled metal triangle logo.





Matisse Nova leather flats, $190, www.lisasaysgah.com

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Available in other colours such as red, gold, pink, and white, the Nova ballet flats by Los Angeles-based brand Matisse come with three adjustable straps and a square toe.





MM6 Maison Margiela Anatomic polyester flats, $815, www.maisonmargiela.com

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These ballerinas by MM6 are a new silhouette added to the brand’s iconic Anatomic line and feature a numeric signature elastic strap and the horizontal white stitch line embroidered on the back of the shoes.





Gianni viscose-blend flats, $1,340, Versace

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Named after Versace’s late founder Gianni Versace, these light blue satin ballet flats come with squared open toes and the house’s signature Medusa hardware.





Fishnet leather flats, US$1,170 (S$1,580 ), www.maison-alaia.com

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Inspired by classical Japanese shoes, these fishnet ballerinas are embellished with a brass jewel ornament and have a rubber sole.





Caitlin suese flats, US$99 (S$134), www.jwpei.com

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Who says you can’t dash in style? Slip into these lace-up ballerina-sneaker hybrids by JW Pei, complete with playful pink laces and a trusty rubber sole. Running never looked so chic.





Shay neoprene and velvet flats, €750 (S$1,090), Cecilie Bahnsen

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Merging both sportif and feminine elements, Cecilie Bahnsen’s Shay open flats are crafted in black neoprene and embellished with velvet appliquéd flowers along the surface.





Ottolinger leather flats, US$865 (S$1,166), www,ssense.com

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These studded flats by Ottolinger feature three types of straps: an offset pin-buckle strap, a detachable jersey self-tie strap, and an adjustable and detachable wraparound ankle strap.









This article was originally published in Female.

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