https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:22:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1701423 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 19:52:29 +0000 annagybe 1701423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have silver AGL ballet flats. They're really really comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1701421 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 19:50:20 +0000 unfrumped 1701421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some AGL flats though those actually have a slight stacked heel, which is key for me. I mostly wear with skirts but have worn with joggers and full- length slightly tapered trousers. I like Anna's # 5 and 6 and at work, still seeing such flats with wider pants as heels are often unwearable.<br /> I do think really interesting shoes are needed, such as those 2-toned.<br /> Agree that for proportion balance, sometimes I need " more shoe" and hence have focused on the loafer look and now also I like laceless oxfords more than with laces.<br /> I like the look of the pointier toe with long trousers, but it's kinda the lure of the Devil for me. The pointy is not good for my feet, and I have to watch out for my imaginary footwear life. It's not a sustainable direction, so I need to be realistic and develop style that works from the ground up.<br /> I still find that juxtaposition appeals to me, hence photo 5 of Anna's post with tailored jacket and feminine flats( alas, I think those may be slightly pointy) , and then I like to wear oxfords with a blouse or jacket combo that has a ruffle or flair or some slightly feminine detail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1701379 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:48:08 +0000 Thistle 1701379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's more that I was really eying those AGL ballet flats and trying to decide if I could them fashionably.</p> <p>I can't. </p> <p>And that's okay. The menswear vibe is great, and I am seeing the big block heel come back. Don't know if I can wear those, but maybe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1700869 Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:45:00 +0000 Beth Ann 1700869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your oxfords and smoking slippers! &nbsp;Are you getting bored with your options? &nbsp;You could add color or print.. &nbsp;Also, there are some very feminine shaped oxfords at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1700397 Sat, 23 Jul 2016 02:55:57 +0000 binkle 1700397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>annagybe provides some great examples, which I think also illustrate that the details of the SHOE are important. When I hear "ballet flats" I think of softer, round toes, absolutely flat: casual, slim cropped slacks, a non-tailored softer, looser skirt. A pointier, structured shoe works more if you want a stepped-up or work appropriate look (thinking of my own office culture especially.). I used to wear absolute flats with work pants, both structured and flowy, and in retrospect, I think they were not "uplifting" to my look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1700379 Sat, 23 Jul 2016 01:58:57 +0000 Sally 1700379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I realise I don't wear ballet flats...I wear flats but they are pointed. I also wear loafers so not ballet flats. I love the examples that Anna showed....makes me excited about all my new trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1700012 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:43:40 +0000 Thistle 1700012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think my style factor is high enough to pull it off. :)</p> <p>I will stick to smoking slippers, oxfords and loafers.</p> <p>Still, I do like the looks Anna posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699974 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:01:57 +0000 rabbit 1699974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Annagybe gave some great examples of how it can be carefully pulled off if the top half has structure. &nbsp;In general though, I feel like it's easier to pair small delicate flat shoe with ankle showing, &nbsp;so whether slim or wider legged, cropped or rolled pants in general work better than full length to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699954 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:41:54 +0000 rachylou 1699954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Annagybe in saying style carefully. Sometimes, I feel, ballet flats don't have enough substance. They can look sloppy or just be too tiny, make a person look like Humpty Dumpty with little stick feet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699854 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:00:41 +0000 annagybe 1699854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Style very carefully. No socks or use true nude socks. Judging by quick online image search, wider pants work better with a contrasting color. Pay particular attention to top half.<br /> I get a pair of the faux leather leggings from NAS I might try #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699847 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:49:54 +0000 marianna 1699847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With slim/cropped pants - yes. With bootleg trousers I prefer a tiny wedge OR a pointy toe flat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699629 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 04:10:29 +0000 Sally 1699629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate heels and wear trousers all the time. Sometimes I wear with flats, loafers or sneakers. In summer I wear wedges. Most of my pants are slim fit but I'm branching into looser styles so interested to hear what others say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699606 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 03:07:24 +0000 tulle 1699606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, love ballet flats with slim, slightly cropped pants (think Audrey Hepburn, or Mary Tyler Moore on the Dick Van Dyke show) for their streamlined look and mobility.&nbsp; And thinking recently that I'd like to add some more colorful flats to my wardrobe, I had the same question, Thistle:&nbsp; is this a frumpy choice?&nbsp; I finally decided that I just don't care. I'll wear them and think of them as classics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699569 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 02:28:07 +0000 Windchime 1699569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for wearing them with skinny cropped pants or leggings. I used to wear them much more than I do now. Thanks to YLF's influence, I've added some new (to me) styles of footwear over the last couple years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699465 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:42:16 +0000 Roxanna 1699465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them with slim ankle pants as well. I found this helpful:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://dresslikeaparisian.com/how-to-wear-ballet-flats/">http://dresslikeaparisian.com/.....let-flats/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699139 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:20:16 +0000 Ledonna N. 1699139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear them with my wide leg pants they are the ones with a slight wedge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699040 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:25:23 +0000 Echo 1699040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that ballet flats work better for me with narrow and/or cropped pants. Otherwise, it just feels like there is too much pant and not enough shoe, if that makes sense. I also prefer a pointed toe with fuller pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699020 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:02:53 +0000 AviaMariah 1699020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking they look fine with a straight or tapered leg. &nbsp;But I don't think they work with socks. &nbsp;I think the key is making sure some skin shows. &nbsp;So nude hose at the most. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1699015 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:00:32 +0000 cjh 1699015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, they look fine if the pants are not too long and drag on the ground. Some people just cannot wear any heel. Personally, in the shoe realm, I think too much emphasis is put on fashion over ... comfort ... , but not just comfort - some bodies just cannot tolerate, or are incapable of, wearing certain styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1698997 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:38:16 +0000 Minnie 1698997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like ballet flats a lot, but I agree with Sara that they can look frumpy with trousers. <br />I guess it would really depend on the color, material and cut of both the ballet flats and the trousers. <br />I think a narrower trouser leg is easier to pair with ballet flats.<br />Some ballet flats have a higher vamp than others and to me the higher the vamp, the higher the potential frump factor.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1698925 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:11:35 +0000 Sara L. 1698925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think ballet flats with cropped trousers looks good and I wear this combo frequently.&nbsp; However, ballet flats (no heel, flat) with long trousers have a tendency to look frumpy, at least to my eye.&nbsp; This is just my personal opinion though.&nbsp; I think rounded toe shoes (not flats) can look fine with trousers, depending on the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1698908 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:42:24 +0000 Glory 1698908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure but very interested in what everyone says. I have worked from home for the past several years and business casual was still the mode when I worked out of the office. The only time I saw flats then was with skirts and dresses.<br />The flats I see with pants now are most often shorter/ankle pants and skinny pants. I quite like that look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1698900 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:28:15 +0000 Helen11 1698900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear ballet flats with trousers, so I am interested in the general consensus here!<br />However, I'm in a hot climate, and socks are not needed even in winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ballet-flats-trousers#post-1698893 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:18:53 +0000 Thistle 1698893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is ballet flats + trousers fashionable? Or at least not frumpy?</p> <p>I see ballet flats all the time, some that are of various heel heights, wedge heels, etc. but with the ballet toe.</p> <p>No one where I work wears them, and I'm thinking it's because most of us are in pants. Or at least, pants with socks. </p>