What pant and skirt lengths go with pointed-toe ballet flats?

What pant and skirt lengths go with pointed-toe ballet flats?

Pointed-toe ballet flats are snazzy and striking; they create the illusion of elongating the foot and lend women an air of self-assurance, even without any heel at all. Like rounded-toe ballet flats, the pointed version goes well with both skirts and pants, but this model is best paired up with one particular length of garment. So what goes together?

Pointed goes with short:

Mini skirts and shorts? Absolutely! Macro pants and hot pants? Absolutely not! Pointed-toe ballet flats extend the leg as well as the foot. Generally speaking, the long-legged look much hankered after by so many women often distorts the body proportions. Skirts and pants ending at mid thigh, creating an elegant rather than a sexy look, are the preferable option. Mini skirts of any width are allowed, although only slender women should wear tube skirts with pointed-toe ballet flats, as this combination draws extra attention to the legs.

Pointed goes with 3/4 and 7/8:

Culottes are currently the height of fashion and look good with pointed-toe ballet flats. These pants end at mid-calf level and extend the leg in combination with a pointed shoe. Moreover, the wide-cut pant legs appear to taper down to the pointed toe, creating a harmonious overall effect. 7/8-length jeans are also ideal for accompanying these shoes. This combination makes the ankles appear slimmer and the legs sexier.

Pointed goes with full length:

Whatever the outfit – be it a skirt or pants, floor-length with sash or maxi length, flowing Marlene pants or silk skirt, ballroom gown or dinner party dress – it’s fine for the fabric to touch the foot or even the floor. The fronts of the pointed-toe ballet flats remain visible, so your feet don’t appear to be cut off at the ankle (unlike with short, rounded shoes, which should never be worn with this kind of outfit!).

If you like wearing pointed-toe ballet flats, be sure to take good care of the fronts. Scuffed toe caps are a no-no. Use shoe polish to keep them looking smart. Our tip: A reinforced sole at the front of the shoe protects against serious injury to the foot.

Pointed-toe ballet flats are rapidly outrunning high heels and pumps.

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