9 Ballet Flats We Love
This spring the spotlight is on the stylish ballet flat. We've got two words: Bravo and encore!
By Brooke Kosofsky Glassberg
Classy skimmers, embellished with gold buttons, dress up jeans and a tee.
Seychelles, $85, Shoefly, Buffalo, New York; 716-886-3595
Seychelles, $85, Shoefly, Buffalo, New York; 716-886-3595
Pale gilded leather functions as a glamorous neutral.
Michael Michael Kors, $120, Macy's; 800-622-9748
Michael Michael Kors, $120, Macy's; 800-622-9748
Two-tone satin sandals with an exuberant flower ornament lend femininity to a pair of tailored pants.
$265; JCrew.com
$265; JCrew.com
Slender metallic-toned loafers with a dainty, modern tassel are perfect for the office.
Fratelli Rossetti, $265; 212-888-5107
Fratelli Rossetti, $265; 212-888-5107
The leopard print, a patent leather cap toe, bows at the heel: so many details in one chic shoe.
Yves Saint Laurent, $495; 212-980-2970
Yves Saint Laurent, $495; 212-980-2970
Supple leather is punctuated by a pair of origami-style knots.
Salvatore Ferragamo, $550; 212-759-3822
Salvatore Ferragamo, $550; 212-759-3822
Spectacular party shoes take center stage with a combination of glitter, chunky crystals, and ribbon.
Miu Miu, $650, Jeffrey, NYC; 212-206-3928
Miu Miu, $650, Jeffrey, NYC; 212-206-3928
From the May 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine