Shoes come in an endless variety of styles, shapes, and textiles.
After all, shoes inspire how you walk, stand, slouch, and generally move.
Wanna be a punk?
You need a pair of Dr. Martens so you’re free to stomp.
Attending a meeting at corporate HQ?
Get outthat perfect pair of pumpsand stand tall.
Preppy vs. Balletcore
The thought of this footwear exchange may be startling at first.
Add bright colors, gingham prints, and argyle for panache.
Preppy sets a different tone than balletcore, in which ballet flats play a leading role.
Balletcore falls somewhere between a style and a uniform, with dance studio staples repurposed as streetwear.
Think tulle skirts, leg warmers, Ugg boots, and leotards.
Though preppy style is unlike balletcore, loafers and ballet flats actually share a couple of qualities.
Fundamentally, both are minimal-or-no-heel shoe styles (with exceptions on both sides of the equation).
Also, both shoe types rely on small embellishments to create different looks within the overall style.
The two styles, then, seem nothing alike, yet they’re somehow similar.
As Morgan Halberg writes inObserver, “The right ballet flat transcends fashion fads .
Ballet flats are elegant and minimalist, but that doesn’t mean they’re boring.”
(Long pants that puddle around the feet may be the single exception to this rule.)
The list is long, and the range of price points is considerable.
The right pair may just be the much-neededbold shoe to elevate your look.
Try it out and let your mirror and your posture be your guide.
