This summer, I’ve started 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 light enough to fit the season. And when they’re paired with a pair of comfortable ballet flats, I instantly get a fresh and sophisticated look that works at the office, on a date, and even a casual weekend hang.
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I’d argue that a denim dress and ballet flats is just as comfortable and easy to style as any jeans and sneakers combo—if not more so in the summer. 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 strapless denim dress + colorful ballet flats
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