8 Chic Ensembles French It Girls Are Sporting With Ballet Flats Instead of Heels or Sandals
Anyone who believes that French women sporting ballet flats is a cliché clearly hasn't taken a look at my Instagram feed. Fashionable French women prefer ballet flats over heels, sandals, loafers, and sneakers—any shoe style you can think of. When it comes to flat shoe options, ballet flats are particularly elegant, making them the go-to choice for Parisians who want to appear refined while wearing comfortable footwear. The outfits showcased below would certainly be lovely with sandals or heels, but when styled with ballet flats, the elegance is undeniably heightened. Ballet flats are timeless and understated, never overshadowing an outfit but always enhancing it. They pair well with everything and can elevate or tone down an ensemble. The eight examples below will definitely help if you're looking for chic summer outfit ideas to end the season that require minimal effort and are decidedly Parisian. Keep scrolling to shop the essential pieces needed to recreate these elegant, French girl-approved looks to wear with ballet flats.
**White-Jeans Outfit**
Button-Down + White Jeans + Animal-Print Ballet Flats
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Reformation
Alfie Relaxed Shirt
ANINE BING
Ana Flats Calf Hair Zebra Flats
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**Cardigan Outfit**
Cardigan + Lace-Trimmed Miniskirt + Ballet Flats
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Bobi
Classic Slim Cardigan
Reformation
Carolina Lace Trim Silk Miniskirt
Reformation
Brie Ballet Flats
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**Slip Skirt Outfit**
Tank Top + Slip Skirt + Ballet Flats
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MANGO
Checked Asymmetric Skirt
Madewell
Mylie Mesh Ballet Flats
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**Midi-Skirt Outfit**
White Tee + Snakeskin-Print Midi Skirt + Ballet Flats
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Nordstrom
Pima Cotton Blend Crewneck T-Shirt
Bella Venice
The Lawson Skirt
Nordstrom
Maddox Ballet Flats
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**Capri-Pant Outfit**
White Tank + Black Capri Pants + Raffia Ballet Flats
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COS
Ribbed-Cotton Round-Neck Tank Top
Nordstrom
Ponte Knit Capri Pants
MANGO
Braided Ballet Flats
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**Basque-Waist-Dress Outfit**
Basque-Waist Dress + Ballet Flats
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Helsa
Stretch Cotton Sateen Midi Dress
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**Pretty-White-Top Outfit**
Pretty White Top + Jeans + Ballet Flats
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AGOLDE
Harper Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans
Sam Edelman
Alie Ballet Flats
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**Long-White-Skirt Outfit**
Black Long-Sleeve Top + Long White Skirt + Ballet Flats
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Leset
Nando Slim Fit Long Sleeve Tee
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8 Chic Ensembles French It Girls Are Sporting With Ballet Flats Instead of Heels or Sandals
Including slip skirts, capris, jeans, and additional styles.
