How to Use ballet flat in a Sentence

ballet flat

noun
  • Who knew fall’s hottest shoe trend would be a ballet flat-sneaker hybrid?
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Wear them with pumps or ballet flats, but also boots—there’s a skirt to suit every style and mood.
    — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Pull on a sharp pair of boots or some low-key ballet flats, and let these picks become your entire outfit.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These brown ballet flats bear a striking resemblance to the pair Roberts wore.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The singer sported a pair of white ballet flats with a soft, rounded-square toe and a low vamp that exposed the top of the foot.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • These give an unexpected spin on the classic ballet flat style with a split-toe design.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Lee says low-profile styles will remain popular, though the ballet flat sneaker may have reached its peak.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Like other timeless styles, like loafers and ballet flats, most boat shoes look pretty similar.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Shop the royal purple color trend, in comfy cashmere knits to cool clutch bags and ballet flats, below.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • My hack for surviving wedding season this year was throwing a pair of foldable ballet flats into my purse.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Classic straight-leg jeans + two-tone ballet flats Straight-leg jeans are a forever favorite for a reason.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Fall is the best time to break out your favorite pair of ballet flats for travel days, sightseeing excursions, and beyond.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • So keep your LBDs, but next time, consider a wild pink pump instead of a classic black ballet flat.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The vest can top jeans and ballet flats for drinks, while the pants can rotate through sweaters, tees, and button-downs, helping a small packing list stretch much further.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Add ballet flats and a cardigan for brunch, then switch to ankle boots and a blazer for dinner without having to plan an entirely new look.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • My go-to mom uniform includes a comfy crewneck T-shirt, wide-leg jeans, and Mary Jane ballet flats.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Check out the latest jumpers, ballet flats and more here, or scroll down to the shoppable embeds to see two of our favorites from the current collection below.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Softer than their closet counterpart, the black ballet flat, but with just as much styling potential, there’s a reason why brown ballet flats are a top fall shoe trend.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
  • With a chocolate brown finish and buckle details, these ballet flats have a similar vibe to Middleton’s pair.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The actor recently stepped out in comfortable and practical shoe that offers a subtle twist on the timeless ballet flat.
    — María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Cue revisits of classic shapes such as bowling shoes, ballet flats, mules and T-straps with his now signature curvaceous toe box.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For more of our favorite comfy fall flats, check out Amazon’s best ballet flats, loafers, Mary Janes, dress flats, and more below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The stylish teen, who was wearing a graphic yellow tee, a black silk midi skirt with a lace hem and brown suede ballet flats, beamed for the cameras alongside her actress mother.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • This week, the model and tech entrepreneuer stepped out in black ballet flats twice, pairing them with ensembles typically styled with a towering high heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • From cozy matching sets to comfy ballet flats and polished basics, shop our moms’ tried-and-true picks, all from Amazon’s fashion department.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This pair combines the look of retro sneakers and classic ballet flats, with a low-profile silhouette and rounded toe that looks more feminine than athletic.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Not to mention, the length, which hits just above the ankle on Kidman, is ideal for early fall because they can be paired with ballet flats, sneakers, heels, or a trendy pair of mules.
    — Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026
  • These brown ballet flats have nearly 55,000 five-star ratings, earning them the top spot on Amazon’s best-selling flats chart.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • From Puma’s cheetah-print ballet flats to Dolce Vita’s suede sneakers, these styles just might be your hardest-working travel shoe this fall.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Searches for ballet flats rose 751 percent, while searches for thong sandals increased about 487 percent.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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