In 2026, ballet flats should be paired with everything

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If any footwear trend dominated 2025, it was undoubtedly the ballet flats, the ’90s (and Noughties) favourite that always works with everything in your wardrobe. Reluctant to let go just yet, we’re bringing this familiar old favourite with us into 2026, taking cues from the street-style set on the best ways to wear flats—weather be damned. The good news? Wearing them with socks is now not just acceptable, it’s actively encouraged.

Ballet flats with socks

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Add a pair of well-chosen socks to your ballet flats – a failsafe way to put a little extra pep in your step. Plus, it’s 100 per cent Alexa Chung- and Harry Styles-approved.

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₹ 5,660

Shiny Soft Leather Ballet Flats – Massimo Dutti

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₹ 1,000

Bamboo socks – Pairs

An athleisure spin

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