Ballet Flats: The Ultimate Guide On How To Style Sporty Ballet Flats

A white maxi dress is a summer staple, with zillion-styling possibilities. Dresses, in general, are the easiest way to style your ballet flats, creating the illusion of an elongated overall stature. Like Livia Rose (the model in the picture), you can wear them with your summer maxi dresses, pair a shoulder bag, with a very 'in-trend' pop of burgundy, like with the glasses she has adorned. It's the perfect summer look, which is also super accessible, falling under a range of budgets. 

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Ballet flats are super easy to incorporate into your formal looks, bringing out a sense of sophistication and coherence. Skirts are everywhere this summer, and pairing them with a statement shirt like Alina Frendiy, all completed with strappy ballet flats and socks looks stunning, elegant, and super chic. This outfit is super accessible and your sporty ballet flats are perfect to add 'more oomph' to a classic fit, which always looks stunning. We also recommend accessorising the outfit with a belt and completing everything with a solid pair of shades or bags. Plus, we also suggest experimenting with materials and styles here, as mesh ballet flats can really take the look up a notch.

Button-ups and shirt dresses are the ultimate summer casual 'fit and you need to dress your sporty ballet flats with them. This look is super accessible, with elements pre-existing in every wardrobe, and ballet flats would create a very edgy contrast to the whole fit. You can also use your shoes here to add a pop of colour, rightly presented by influencer Paige Secosky.

If you wish to make a statement, then what's better than a corset and skirt? Pairing them with this sub-trend! We feel this is going to be among the top uniforms for the upcoming spring and summer. Remember to choose your silhouette wisely to project the effortless off-duty vibe flawlessly; go for something easy and breezy. You should definitely consider elevating the fit here with the addition of stockings or socks and opting for strappy ballet flats.

You can never go wrong with knitted dresses or co-ord sets and ballet flats. Like Lou Beyer here with a knitted asymmetric maxi skirt and matching sweater top. You can opt for ballet flats in the same colour or in a complementary colour based on the occasion. Additionally, if you want a relaxed look, go for rounded-toe ballet flats. 

The viral long shorts trend has found a match that makes it all look even trendier and nicer. If you plan on hopping on the jorts trend or incorporating sport ballet flats into your style, this way of styling will kill two birds with one stone. Opt for blue denim jorts, add a basic tank top, and pair them with criss-cross detail ballet flats, and you're good to go. 

If the recent Wimbledon has done anything, it has served major looks. From the tennsicore trend being the highlight to ballet flats stealing the show, it has given us plenty of styling ideas and options. Like Sophie Hermann's all-white Wimbledon look, featuring a mini skirt, white shirt, and blazer. This one's perfect for brunch dates as well as business meetings where you want to put your best foot forward. 

Playsuits are exactly what the name suggests: playful yet elegant, like a suit. While you can easily pair sneakers or heels with your playsuit, choosing a sporty ballet flat with socks will elevate your outfit like nothing else. Take this look by Emma Chamberlain, for instance. She was seen wearing it just last month (June 2025), and we cannot stop thinking about it.