The Best Dress and Flat Pairings to Inspire Your Spring Style

Starting your day with bright sunshine is truly uplifting, signaling the arrival of spring and simplifying the daily wardrobe choice. Why? Because pairing your favorite dress with ballet flats is effortlessly stylish. This combination suits any occasion, from weekend shopping trips to a regular workday; it can even be dressy enough for a special event like a birthday or bridal shower.

Vogue’s Favorite Dresses & Ballet Flats:

The Elegant Shirtdress

Toteme parachute silk-blend maxi dress

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The Structured Shift

Veronica de Piante Melodie mini dress

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Ballet flats, whether crafted from woven, mesh, or scrunched leather, and featuring either a classic round or pointed toe, remain a significant trend in footwear. Their versatility and ease of wear make them a stylish choice, adding polish to outfits ranging from jeans to dresses. Zoë Kravitz exemplifies this trend, seen recently in a flowing embroidered sundress paired with her favorite The Row glove flats during a casual day with Harry Styles.

This effortlessly chic combination pairs well with a wide range of dresses. A sweet shift dress is ideally complemented by a classic bow-adorned ballet flat, while shirt- and T-shirt-style maxis work beautifully with more contemporary designs. Floral midi dresses and mesh ballet flats create a charming ensemble. Explore these and other favorite dress and flat combinations below to inspire your next sunny-day outfit.