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Yes, Ballet Flats Look Good With Skirts, But They Look Even Better As Part of This Parisian-Approved Combo

By Swedan Margen

Yes, Ballet Flats Look Good With Skirts, But They Look Even Better As Part of This Parisian-Approved Combo

One thing I can always count on is the ballet flat. It remains a constant throughout each season. This summer, we spotted the Parisian footwear paired with midi skirts and loose linen trousers. Now, for fall, French women have continued their love affair with the ballet flat, pairing it with this classic denim—the straight-leg jean. With chilly weather on the forecast, we’re starting to see the return of satin, suede, and patent leather.

Very ‘90s and very chic—this French woman-approved look is easy to replicate. Scroll for some stellar style inspiration. Spoiler: suede jackets, striped shirts, and elevated basics are the way to go. I’ve included some standout flats from Madewell and J.Crew. Denim-wise, I've added some editor-favorites from Levi’s, Paige, AG, and Banana Republic. Shop the romantic duo with these Parisian-chic ballet flats and jeans.

Shop the Parisian-Chic Duo

Influencer @salome.mory wears straight-leg pale jeans with a suede blazer and white Mary Jane flats.

Get the look: Light-wash straight-leg jean + white Mary Jane flats + suede blazer

Alie Ballet Flat

Sam Edelman

Alie Ballet Flat

AG Jeans, Sandra
The Greta Ballet Flat

Madewell

The Greta Ballet Flat

Billy Straight Leg Jeans

PAIGE

Billy Straight Leg Jeans

Influencer @sylviemus_ wears high-wasted blue jeans with a blue boatneck top and patent leather flats.

Get the look: High-waisted denim + patent leather flats + boatneck longsleeve

Tinsley Square Toe Mary Jane Flat

Franco Sarto

Tinsley Square Toe Mary Jane Flat

The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean

Madewell

The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean

Leonie Espresso Woven Ballet Flat - Espresso Woven / 5

Loeffler Randall

Leonie Espresso Woven Ballet Flat

AG Jeans, Kora
Influencer @erinoffduty wears straight leg jeans with a graphic tee, suede jacket, and red ballet flats.

Get the look: Blue jeans + red ballet flat + graphic tee + suede jacket

Quinn Ballet Flats in Suede

j.crew

Quinn Ballet Flats in Suede

Mid-Rise 90s Loose Jean

Banana Republic

Mid-Rise 90s Loose Jean

The April Ballet Flat

Madewell

The April Ballet Flat

Levi, Ribcage Full Length Jeans

Levi

Ribcage Full Length Jeans

Influencer @lenafarl wears black Mary Janes with wide-leg blue jeans and an animal print coat.

Get the look: Blue denim + square toe Mary Jane + animal print jacket

Aeyde Uma Mary Jane Flats

Aeyde

Uma Mary Jane Flats

The Longline Straight Jean

Madewell

The Longline Straight Jean

Embossed Ballet Flats

ZARA

Embossed Ballet Flats

AG Jeans, Brinley
Influencer @annelauremais wears blue jeans and ballet flats with a white tee and blue sweater.

Get the look: Blue jeans + satin ballet flats + classic white tee

Satin Bow Ballet Flats

ZARA

Satin Bow Ballet Flats

Z.02 High Waist Straight Ankle Jeans

ZARA

Z.02 High Waist Straight Ankle Jeans

Sam Edelman Michaela Velvet Ballet Flats

Sam Edelman

Michaela Velvet Ballet Flats

Levi, 501 Original Fit Women's Jeans

Levi

501 Original Fit Jeans

@sabinasocol wears red ballet flats with blue jeans and a red sweater.

Get the look: Pale straight-leg jeans + red ballet flats + matching red sweater

Noelle Red Ballet Flat - Red / 5

Loeffler Randall

Noelle Red Ballet Flat

Levi, 501 Curve Jeans
Quinn Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Leather

j.crew

Quinn Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Leather

The Longline Straight Leg Jeans

Madewell

The Longline Straight Leg Jeans

Influencer @frannfyne wears a pair of blue straight leg jeans, white ballet flats, and a striped long sleeve blouse.

Get the look: Slim-wide blue jeans + glove flat + striped long sleeve

Schutz Arissa Flats
Gap, High Rise ’90s Slim Straight Jeans

Gap

High Rise ’90s Slim Straight Jeans

Schutz Arissa Flats
Trf Hi-Rise Straight Leg Jeans

ZARA

Trf Hi-Rise Straight Leg Jeans

Influencer @saraloura wears black jeans with a bouclé jacket and black ballet flats.

Get the look: Black cigarette jean + black ballet flat + monochrome bouclé jacket

The Mylie Ballet Flat

Madewell

The Mylie Ballet Flat

Straight Jeans
Maren Ballet Flat

Reformation

Maren Ballet Flat

Nordstrom, High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

Nordstrom

High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

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