Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold.

Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold.

      While basics are indeed essential for every season, they can sometimes feel monotonous. To be frank, that's the truth. However, there's a styling technique that can elevate their appeal. Jodie Turner-Smith recently sported a white tank top and khaki pants while running errands in L.A., and she teamed these pieces with a particularly polarizing shoe trend that caught my attention and made her otherwise simple outfit appear much more stylish: the barefoot-shoe trend through Vibram FiveFingers flats. These shoes have sparked considerable discussion among fashion enthusiasts, and many wear them under a misguided notion. Turner-Smith’s choice to pair the shoes with such a relaxed, casual look was a clever way to make her basics feel more exciting. Personally, I have been a fan since before they gained popularity, as they're genuinely beneficial for your feet. Thus, I am pleased to see them enjoying significant attention over the past year on Instagram and even on the runway, such as in Coperni's F/W 25 collection. If you find Turner-Smith’s effortless styling trick inspiring, continue scrolling to recreate her outfit and shop for similar items.

      (Image credit: Backgrid) On Jodie Turner-Smith: Burberry Beige Wool Cargo Trousers ($1550)

      Get the Look

      Nordstrom

      Everyday Invisible Edge Tank

      Burberry

      Pleat-Detail Wool Cargo Trousers

      Vibram FiveFingers

      Moc LB Flats

      Shop More Khaki Pants

      Alex Eagle X J.crew

      Stretch Chino Pants

      Sporty & Rich

      SRHWC Painters Trousers

      Pixie Market

      Baggy Khaki Button Pants

      LESET

      Kyoto Carpenter Pants

      Vibram FiveFingers

      Graspifier

      Coperni

      Five-Toe Leather Loafers

      Balenciaga

      Bow-Detail Leather Ballet Flats

      Vibram FiveFingers

      Five-Toe Slip-On Sneakers

      Vibram FiveFingers

      KSO Vintage

Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold. Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold.

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Forget traditional ballet flats—women in L.A. are aware that these polarizing shoes elevate basic outfits tenfold.

Classic ballet flats are being overshadowed by this debated shoe trend. Check out how Jodie Turner-Smith paired it with simple basics and shop here.