Shopping Guide: Beautiful Ballet Flats

by Colleen Geary, fashion stylist and image consultant

Ballet flats were first made popular by Brigitte Bardot when she graced the silver screen in a pair made by Reppeto in 1956.  Now, more than fifty years later, Reppeto still makes a variety of ballet flats that fit a modern woman’s lifestyle.  Our ballet flat shopping guide includes classic styles from Repetto–but also gathers styles from other price points so that you can find the right shoe for you:

Our $ Picks:

Xhilaration Simone Stretch Ballet Flats | $14.99 (sale) at Target

Mossimo Velma Patent Ballet Flats | $17.49 (sale) at Target

American Eagle Millie Bow Ballet Flat | $19.99 at Payless

Our $$ Picks:

Jane Suede Ballet Flats | $98 at J Crew

Repetto Beauty Ballad | $123 (sale) at Zoe

Repetto Enfance Ballerine | $165 (sale) at Zoe

Our $$$ Picks:

Repetto Houps Ball | $255 at Zoe

Lanvin Patent Cowhide Ballet Flats | $540 at Zoe

Lanvin Embroidery Ballet Shoe | $570 at Zoe

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Button Front Raincoat

If you’re looking for a raincoat that doesn’t look like a raincoat, you can stop your search. Old Navy’s raincoat combines the chicness of your favorite button-front jacket with the waterproof qualities of a raincoat. And it comes in both black and bright colors so that you’ll always have one that works with your outfit.

$39.50 at Old Navy.

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