Suddenly, the Skinny Jeans and Ballet Flats Combo Is Back Like It Never Left |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

published 16 December 2024

Almost out of nowhere, one of fashion's most divisive items has started making its way back onto the scene.

Once dismissed as "dated" and "unflattering," skinny jeans had been relegated to the backs of wardrobes for years as baggy and straight-leg styles thrived instead. But now, slowly but surely, skinny jeans are creeping back onto our radars, and there's one particular shoe pairing that fashion people are wearing them with. In the early '00s, we'd wear our skinny jeans with either platform heels, ballet flats or ankle boots, and interestingly, it's ballet flats that have returned alongside slim-fitting jeans, looking surprisingly chic in the process.

Influencer wears skinny jeans and ballet flats.

Somehow both nostalgic and modern, this "dated" pairing combines the elegance of streamlined skinny jeans with the delicate shape of ballet flats to create a particularly polished silhouette. Nodding towards Y2K nostalgia whilst tapping into today's preference for minimalism and a sleek aesthetic, it's really no surprise that the trend has come back around this season. Styling well with oversized layers—think chunky knits, boxy blazers or roomy coats—to balance out the slim proportions of the jeans and neatly fitting flats, the combo has a certain appeal that stylish dressers can't resist.

Jessica Alba wears skinny jeans and ballet flats on the red carpet in 2006.

Reflecting the cyclical nature of fashion, these old favourites have been reimagined for the modern wardrobe this winter. Read on to discover our edit of the best skinny jeans and ballet flats.

SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST SKINNY JEANS AND BALLET FLATS:

H&M

Skinny High Jeans

These come in UK sizes 4 26.

Vagabond Shoemakers

Jolin Flats

These also come in a patent-leather finish.

Paige

Hoxton Ankle Skinny Jean

Style with ballet flats or wear these tucked into knee-high boots.

M&S Collection

Suede Flat Mary Jane Ballet Pumps

Tick off multiple trends at one with this chocolate-brown suede pair.

Zara

Coated Slim Fit High-Waist Jeans

These have a coated finish—very '00s vibes.

Reformation

Prudence Ballet Flat

The leopard-print trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

M&S Collection

Magic Shaping High Waisted Skinny Jeans

These come in petite, regular and long lengths.

H&M

Ballet Pumps

These simple and elegant flats look more expensive than they are.

Mother Denim

High Waisted Looker Ankle

Cropping just above the ankle, these will pair particularly well with ballet flats.

Maison Margiela

Tabi Split-Toe Textured Leather Ballet Flats

Maison Margiela's Tabi flats are a fashion person's favourites.

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Natalie Munro isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.

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