Comfortable and versatile, there’s a reason we reach for ballet flats season after season and right now, this transition season, it’s no different. Instead of classic black leather styles, we’re looking to a softer, more natural palette as the weather warms up. Think neutral tones and suede finishes, with brown shades and textural styles becoming the go-to this season.
For these new styles, the appeal lies in the balance. Easy to wear but unexpected in colour brown ballet flats will slip into your wardrobe as easily as they slip onto your feet. Paired with denim, they add a touch of laidback French girl cool to your trans-seasonal wardrobe. Worn with tailored trousers, they enliven the look without taking away from its sophistication. In other words, brown ballet flats can do it all.
Rather than limit yourself to one shade, embrace a range of tones from dark chocolate to caramel, beige to burnt umber. Material also plays an important part: smooth leather is more minimalist, while soft and velvety suede remains one of the season’s most on-trend choices. For the statement-makers, there are even bejewelled variations, as seen at the Etro show. Worn with jeans and T-shirts, maxi dresses, and tailored suits, brown ballet flats are your secret weapon to seamless spring dressing.