From L.A. to NYC, Ibiza, and the South of France, this summer’s fashion scene sees many embracing the flip-flop trend. While it’s popular among the style set in most major cities, those in Paris continue to lean into classic footwear, opting for ballet flats instead. A prime example is Karlie Kloss, who paired her flats with a pencil skirt.
Showing why ballet flats are the perfect complement to pencil skirts, Kloss was seen in Paris during Couture Fashion Week wearing a chic warm-weather ensemble: black ballet flats paired with a zebra-print midi skirt and a black silk tank with lace trim. She completed her look with a black Chanel flap bag and retro sunglasses. The outfit was undeniably French-girl-coded.
Ballet flats and pencil skirts go well together because the sleek skirt silhouette is nicely balanced by the subtle elegance of the flats. In Paris, this pairing reflects a timeless approach to dressing, emphasizing sophistication, comfort, and refined simplicity. Kloss’s outfit is a great reminder that the most stylish outfits are often built on classic staples rather than fleeting trends.
If you’re looking for the simplest way to elevate your skirts from now until fall, opt for ballet flats over flip-flops. Read on to shop my edit of the best pairs below.
Shop Ballet Flats and Skirts:
Grab this while it’s still on sale.
These look identical to Kendall Jenner’s favorite The Row flats.
Fashion people are obsessed with this color right now.
Something about a white ballet flat is so elegant.
Style with a bikini or a T-shirt.
These designer-passing flats are too good.
Quirky but cute.
Kaia Gerber wears these constantly.
Looks so expensive.
French girls approve of red ballet flats.
