You love wearing ballet flats but just tired of the plain look? And wondering what other flat shoes look chic and stylish? In this post we are rounding up the best styles of flats that you can wear instead of ballet flats.
They will give you the same polished and elegant look as a ballet flat. But they will be much more comfortable and will look stylish too.
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Now, I am not going to recommend heels in this post, because I know you love flats. But they don’t have to have such thin soles like a ballet flat.
The thin sole of the ballet flats actually make them look frumpy and old fashioned. Plus they literally feel like walking barefoot to me.
Instead I am recommending shoes that look stylish and have better sole support.
Slingback Flats
I love slingback pumps, but if you don’t want any heels, then go for slingback flats. They look elegant and are really comfortable with the thicker soles. They usually come with a .5 inch heel that actually supports your feet while walking long distance.
They also look much more stylish with the slingback detail. Now, you can either pick round toe like the Chanel ones, or go for pointed toe. I love the pointed toe because they elongate your feet and look modern.
The sling back also feels comfortable.
Pointed Toe Mules
These still look feminine and elegant, so will go with all your outfits which you pair with ballet flats. But they are much more comfortable and look stylish because of the pointed toe.
The back is completely open, so it’s really comfortable to walk in them for a long time.
You don’t feel like your feet is hurting because of the openness.
And you don’t have to wear the same boring ones. You can pick pieces with details as well.
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Pointed Toe Loafers
If you like a bit more structured footwear like loafers but they feel too masculine, try pointed toe loafers. The pointed toe style creates a feminine look.
Instead of adding bulk to your feet that regular loafers do, they actually elongate and make your appear look slimmer.
Isn’t that amazing.
In terms of style, I prefer simple leather ones because it just has the plain look of the ballet flat. But with the structured make looks elevated. You can wear them with skirts, dresses and jeans.
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Mary Jane Flats
If you like the ballet flat style, but looking for something extra, you might already be on the Mary Jane band wagon. If you are not, this is the perfect time to pick some timeless styles that you can wear year over year.
Mary Janes are trending this year, so you can easily pick some styles that are basics and can be worn year after year.
When it comes to the style, I would pick something minimal with just one strap and also pick pointed or narrow toe style.
These styles are more modern and look significantly different than the ballet flats. And this way you still feel like you are wearing something different.
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Loafer Mules
I don’t know why more women don’t wear loafer mules. I literally live in them. And I have so many varieties of these loafer mules. They are comfortable because of the open back. So, you can walk in them for hours.
These also look sophisticated because of the stitching details. And they give your outfit the old money look with a luxe touch.
Because loafer mules have thicker soles, these are really comfortable for your soles. And they literally look good with everything except for swimsuits. Hahaha
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Pointed Toe Flats
This is an obvious one, but a lot of us forget this option. Instead of wearing those round toe chunky style ballet flats, simple pick pointed toe ones.
These look modern and updated version of the ballet flat despite all the hype to the Chanel ballet flats.
Now, you can pick them in the simple style, or buy ones with some details on it. The choice is yours. But these would instantly update your ballet flat looks.
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If you are looking shoes to wear to work, checkout our best smart casual office wear shoes guide. And let me know if you have a personal favorite.
