Alexa Continues to Embrace This French-Girl Shoe Trend with Dresses and Jeans.

      I have long believed that many fashion capitals possess a shoe that is fundamentally tied to their style identity. For London, it’s the loafer; for L.A., it’s the flip-flop; and for France, it is undoubtedly the ballet flat. Regardless of the outfit or city in which I see them, a ballet flat look will always exude a French-girl vibe for me. As one of my main inspirations for laid-back, French-inspired fashion, I always look forward to how Alexa Chung styles this ubiquitous shoe. This week, her beloved soft ballet flats were showcased twice—first paired with straight-leg jeans and a T-shirt, and then with a beautiful ankle-length dress.

      Initially seen in denim, Alexa styled her fitted straight-leg jeans with a simple boxy T-shirt. If she had completed the look with trainers or chunky sandals, the outfit would have felt overly casual. However, her supple ballet flats added an understated elegance that enhanced the look in a way that few other flat shoes could achieve. Then, over the weekend, she opted for the same pair again, this time combining them with an ankle-grazing dress in a lovely shade of butter yellow. While more rigid leather or patent ballet flats might lean towards a preppy or formal aesthetic, Alexa's soft leather pair introduced a relaxed element that felt distinctly French.

      If they’re suitable for Alexa to wear repeatedly, they’re undoubtedly good enough for me. Continue scrolling to shop the soft ballet flats that I'm currently yearning for.

      Shop Soft Ballet Flats:

      **Reformation**

      Buffy Ruched Ballet Flat

      Pair these with jeans and satin maxi dresses to emulate Alexa's styles.

      **Free People**

      Alohas Naira Mary Jane Ballet Flats

      Wear these with white socks for a preppy touch.

      While I adore these in black, they also come in a refreshing cream shade.

      **net-a-porter**

      Mica Gathered Leather Ballet Flats

      These are available in half sizes, ensuring you find your ideal fit.

      **FitFlop**

      Delicato Poise Leather Ballerinas

      Fitflop's footbed technology makes these exceptionally comfortable.

      **Miu Miu**

      Ruches Nappa Leather Ballerinas

      These are also available in chocolate brown.

      **Staud**

      Rue Gathered Leather Ballet Flats

      The high-vamp flat shoe trend is clearly here to stay.