Ready for the Return of Ballet Flats? Score Cute, Affordable Versions of the Next Big Shoe Trend

Balletcore–fashion that pulls inspiration from traditional ballet wear–has slowly been creeping its way toward popularity over the past year, especially as other trends like Barbiecore and Y2K fashion have entered the spotlight. While Balletcore hasn’t yet made it to the mainstream, we are seeing one piece of this trend being worn by celebrities and fashion icons, and appearing in popular stores.

That’s right, it’s time for the return of ballet flats.

Styling Ballet Flats

While ballet flats are definitely a quintessential Balletcore piece, they also fit into trends that have been on the rise in 2022 like early 2000s fashion and Indie Sleaze fashion, which looks very much like the “hipster” fashion of the mid-2000s.

Wear ballet flats with jeans, mini skirts, wide-leg pants, or even a comfy pair of leggings. Dress up or down, wear them casually or to a formal event, and don’t be afraid to play with how you use these versatile shoes.

Ballet Flats To Add To Your Wardrobe

Ballet flats don’t have to be appropriate for dance class, and they come in tons of designs, colors, patterns, and styles. We love everything from a classic slip-on ballet flat to something a little fancier with an ankle strap or embellishments. If you’re looking for a shoe that fits with the trend but isn’t too “ballet-ish,” try a shoe like the Steve Madden patent leather buckle ballet flats that feel like a cross between a ballet flat and a Mary Jane.

Leopard Print Flats

Black Patent Ballet Flats

Satin Ballet Flats:

Loving the ballet aesthetic? Learn more about adding Balletcore pieces to your wardrobe here.

We want to see how you’re wearing ballet flat shoes! Show us on Instagram or TikTok @lulus using #lovelulus–and shop more cute styles in our Shoes Shop!