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What to Wear with Black Ballet Flats

Black ballet flats go best with black, white or grey tops, and black, khaki or denim blue bottoms. Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Best top colours

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Outfits

Ways to wear black ballet flats

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Season
Occasion

Smart casual · Tonal

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Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Layered

  • black leather jacketShop
  • black blouseShop
  • black midi skirtShop
  • black ballet flatsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Layered

  • black leather jacketShop
  • black polo shirtShop
  • black jeansShop
  • black ballet flatsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · All-neutral

Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and khaki always sit well together.

Piece by piece

Best colours for each part of the outfit

Tops

  • black · Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.
  • white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and white always sit well together.
  • grey · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and grey always sit well together.
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Bottoms

  • black · Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.
  • khaki · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and khaki always sit well together.
  • denim blue · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and denim blue always sit well together.
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Jackets and coats

  • black · Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.
  • camel · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and camel always sit well together.
  • beige · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and beige always sit well together.
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The piece

How to choose and wear ballet flats

Flat, round-toe slip-ons. Comfortable, feminine and practical for walking.

How to choose

  • Leather that moulds to the foot.
  • Black, nude/beige and red.
  • A slightly pointed toe lengthens the leg.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Long wide trousers pooling over them.
  • ✕Worn out, stretched flats.
  • ✕Wearing them to very formal events.

Care: Condition leather, stuff with paper to keep the shape.

In a capsule: The easy everyday shoe of a women's capsule.

The details

With trousers and material

What makes the colours above look deliberate.

With trousers
Cropped trousers and midi skirts; with long wide trousers, flats can drag the look.
Material
Mid-weight fabrics carry it from spring into autumn.
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Questions

Black ballet flats: quick answers

What colour tops go with black ballet flats?

The best top colours to wear with black ballet flats are black, white and grey. Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten. Cream, beige, camel and olive also work.

What colour bottoms go with black ballet flats?

The best bottom colours to wear with black ballet flats are black, khaki and denim blue. Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten. Beige, grey, white and cream also work.

What colour jackets and coats go with black ballet flats?

The best jacket colours to wear with black ballet flats are black, camel and beige. Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten. Khaki, grey, olive and brown also work.

Can you wear black ballet flats to the office?

Yes. A reliable office combination is white blouse, khaki chinos, black ballet flats. Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and khaki always sit well together.

When should you wear black ballet flats?

Black ballet flats work in spring and summer and autumn.

How should ballet flats fit?

Cropped trousers and midi skirts; with long wide trousers, flats can drag the look.

What are the most common mistakes with ballet flats?

Long wide trousers pooling over them; Worn out, stretched flats; Wearing them to very formal events.

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