STYLE AND CULTURE

BALLET FLATS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

By Symone Keisha, April 22, 2025

You know a trend is good when it hits revival status, and that’s the case with ballet flats. Once reserved for days spent in school (shout out the knee-high socks and backpacks large enough to fit a bus), now they’re the it-girl item we're seeing everywhere. Whether you’re big into classic palettes or prefer to take your colors bold, we’ve got two completely different ways to style ballet flats approved by our Fashion Team. Scroll for the serves (and hit the carousel for plenty more picks).

Collage of models wearing ASOS | ASOS Style Feed

#1: MONOCHROME ME

Monochrome doesn’t always get the love it deserves in 2025, but we’re here to tell you that it matters. For the girlies who like their 'fits sans color, this is the only look you need. Start with another revival moment AKA capri pants, and pair them with an off-the-shoulder top (another big trend this season). Break up all the black with ivory ballet flats and a shoulder bag to channel off-duty dancer in the best way possible.

GET THE LOOK:
ARKET structured knit off shoulder top with sweetheart neckline in black, $98
ONLY tailored capri pants in black, $45
Mango leather shoulder bag with metal detail handle in off white, $199.99
Be Mine Adyra ballet shoes with bow detail in ivory, $35

#2: LET’S GET LOUD

Love color? You’ll love this. The star of the show is the ballet flats: fire-engine red, a lattice design and another reference to school days with a jelly texture. Let them do the talking and pair them with a minimalist top. Go big with wide-leg jeans and aviator sunnies for added cool.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN seam detail short sleeve corset waist t-shirt in buttermilk, $27.99
Mango Aba wide leg contrast hem jeans in blue, $99.99
AJ Morgan flat top aviator sunglasses in black with brown lens, $40
ASOS DESIGN Lattitude jelly weave ballets in red, $22.99