This summer, I’ve been benching all my jeans and reaching for denim dresses to wear with ballet flats instead. It’s not that I’m totally retiring my favorite jeans, but they can be stifling and impractical on hot days.
Denim dresses, however, offer the best of both worlds: They’re just as versatile as any pant in my closet, but have the kind of lightness the season calls for. Pair them with a pair of comfortable and chic ballet flats, and it’s instantly a fresh and sophisticated look that works just as well as the office as it does on a date or a weekend hang. I’d argue that a denim dress and ballet flats is just as comfortable as any jeans and sneakers combo—if not more so in the summer.
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The best part of this outfit idea is that it can be interpreted in so many different ways. Whether you prefer a denim shirt dress or a strapless number, there is something for every taste, body, and occasion. As for ballerina shoes, the popular footwear comes in multiple colors, shapes, and finishes. So whichever way you go, you’re guaranteed a trendy, functional, and very chic outfit.
Still not totally convinced? Some inspiration for how to style denim dresses and ballet flats this summer, below.
A denim mini dress + colorful ballet flats
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A sleeveless mini is a great summer staple because it can be worn as is or styled with a blouse or T-shirt underneath for added personality. It’s also the perfect neutral base to go with your most colorful, attention-getting flats. You know those shoes that never seem to go with anything? Now they do.
Denim shirt dress + neutral ballet flats
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