Fashion People Are Quitting Sandals En Masse—The Elegant Shoe They're Wearing With White Skirts Instead

While we've had a good streak of sunshine lately, if you're still stepping out of the house in strappy sandals, you might find that you're in for a soggy surprise. With heavy rain followed by light, but persitant showers dominating the forecast, a closed-toe shoe is frankly your only option. But, with temperatures still sitting comfortably warm, it's far too early to pack away your other summer essentials. Instead, I'm deeming this time of year white skirt and black ballet flats season.

Bringing summer's favourite skirt trend into these slightly wetter, transitional days, black ballet flats are the shoe trend giving the classic skirt a second wind. Offering the coverage that sandals lack, while still lending your look a lightweight finish and certain brightness that would be lost if you slipped into a boot, this pretty pairing feels wearable and unfussy, yet distinctly polished and poised.

The perfect black canvas, I find this pairing so easy to dress up and down according to your setting. Style with a boxy tee to give the pairing a casual energy; otherwise, pair with a pretty black blouse or fitted top to see you into evening events with ease.

A reliable staple, I'm not the only one defaulting to this elegant formula right now. Spotted all over London, this easy two-piece might just be the fashion person's new jeans-and-trainers. As such, there are plenty of chic iterations of both to shop now.

From Reformation's fan favourite Lucy skirt, to H&M's elegant black ballerinas, read on to shop my favourite white skirts and black ballet flats on the market right now.

Shop White Skirts and Black Ballet Flats:

Be quick, this easy summer skirt won't stay in stock for long.

Zara

Leather Ballet Flats 50th Anniversary

Style with a white skirt or pair with your favourite jeans.

Mango

Flared Cotton Skirt

This also comes in black and red.

H&M

Square-Toe Ballet Flats

The square-toe finish gives these such an elevated edge.

Staud

Procida Gathered Broderie Anglaise Cotton Maxi Skirt

Style with black ballerinas, before pairing with boots when the weather starts to cool.

Le Monde Beryl

Stella Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats

I always come back to Le Monde Beryl for their chic footwear collection.

In my opinion, every great summer wardrobe starts with a fresh white skirt.

Arket

Leather Ballet Flats

Leather ballet flats are a wardrobe staple I'll come back to all year.

Free People

Lowen Midi Skirt

These also come in 14 other shades.

Aeyde

Ellie Leather Ballet Flats

Wear these with white socks to give your styling a preppy edge.