{"id":67173,"date":"2023-09-27T21:25:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T21:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordcelnews.com\/?p=67173"},"modified":"2023-09-27T21:25:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T21:25:44","slug":"ballet-pumps-the-best-shoe-for-autumn-barre-none","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordcelnews.com\/lifestyle\/ballet-pumps-the-best-shoe-for-autumn-barre-none\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballet pumps: The best shoe for autumn barre none"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to taking our style cues from Fashion Week, some trends are best left on the catwalk. Puffball skirts, exposed hips and acres of neon? We shudder.<\/p>\n
So what a breath of fresh air to find something ubiquitous but wildly wearable and affordable coming down the runway for autumn. Yes, the beloved ballet pump is back.<\/p>\n
In New York, Tibi did luxe leather styles, while Milan saw Fendi do flats with gold bracelets around the ankle.<\/p>\n
Kate Moss was seen wearing a sleek black pair with a trench coat. Fellow fan Alexa Chung\u00a0recently teamed hers with a striped shirt and blue denim.<\/p>\n
If you can already feel the shin splints coming on, the chances are you were around when ballet flats were last in the spotlight.<\/p>\n
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Hailey Bieber opts for ballet flats rather than heels in the evening while Kate Moss pairs her ballet pumps with a trench coat for a stylish daytime look\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Kendall Jenner looks chic in a mini dress and ballet flats while Alexa Chung looks effortless in jeans paired with animal print ballet pumps<\/p>\n
An essential part of the Noughties It Girl uniform, Sienna Miller\u00a0et al catapulted Lanvin\u2019s ballerina flats to cult status, wearing them with skinny jeans and coin belts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The designer style has been relaunched this season with a new micro-wedge sole for extra comfort. Yours for a cool \u00a3550.<\/p>\n
But you don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to buy into the look, as the High Street has plenty of covetable styles. Just make sure you go for leather or good-quality fabric; anything plastic-y will make your feet feel sweaty.<\/p>\n
French Sole, Flattered and Essen The Label are always reliable go-tos.<\/p>\n
Marks & Spencer\u2019s leather bow ballet pumps ring in at under \u00a340 and come with a cushioned lining. The two-tone blush colourway is reminiscent of Chanel\u2019s iconic toe-cap style.<\/p>\n
Seeking a smart shoe for the office? Take a style note from the Princess of Wales and try a pointed\u2011toe pump with tailored trousers.<\/p>\n
Kate favours Boden\u2019s suede Pointed Ballet Flats, which are on sale for under \u00a3100. Look at Jigsaw and Cos, too.<\/p>\n
For top fashion points, reach for ballet flats with a Mary Jane strap. The style set is wearing Miu Miu\u2019s satin pumps, but you can head to & Other Stories and Mango for some budget-friendly alternatives.<\/p>\n
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Leopard, \u00a345.99, zara.com;\u00a0Patent croc, \u00a3140, frenchsole.com<\/p>\n
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Black suede, \u00a322, riverisland.com;\u00a0Yellow, \u00a345.99, zara.com<\/p>\n
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Purple, \u00a363, boden.co.uk;\u00a0Blue patent, \u00a340, laredoute.co.uk<\/p>\n
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Suede, \u00a3169, penelopechilvers.com;\u00a0Lace-up, \u00a329.99, zara.com<\/p>\n
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Gold, \u00a349.99, reserved.com;\u00a0Boucle, \u00a365, dunelondon.com<\/p>\n
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Neon pink, \u00a324.75, laredoute.co.uk;\u00a0Leather, \u00a354.99, hm.com<\/p>\n
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Silver, \u00a335, marksandspencer.com;\u00a0Ankle-tie, \u00a365, charleskeith.co.uk<\/p>\n
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Hot pink, \u00a3149, prettyballerinas.co.uk;\u00a0Suede, \u00a390, vagabond.com<\/p>\n
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Animal print, \u00a398, boden.co.uk;\u00a0Velvet, \u00a3225, loefflerrandall.com<\/p>\n
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Yellow jewel, \u00a3845, manoloblahnik.com;\u00a0White, \u00a349.99, reserved.com<\/p>\n
Tapping into the Autumn\/Winter 2023 trend for luxe basics, the way to wear ballet flats now is with your wardrobe staples: white T-shirt, straight jeans, crew-neck jumper, sharp blazer.<\/p>\n
Keep the look low-key with black, navy or taupe styles, or add a statement pop with bright red and leopard-print.<\/p>\n
Ballet shoes also work for the evening \u2014 in fact, they\u2019ve been worn by A-listers on the red carpet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Switch high heels for comfy flats in velvet, satin or with a metallic finish and you\u2019ll find yourself pirouetting \u2014 rather than hobbling \u2014 into the night.<\/p>\n