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Kelly · Hermes

ballet flats and tights

Farrah · Marc Jacobs

I have thought about this as well and I have come to the conclusion that unless you have legs as long as a supermodel's there isn't. That counts me out seeing as how I am 5'3".

member · Hermes

Farrah wrote:

I have thought about this as well and I have come to the conclusion that unless you have legs as long as a supermodel's there isn't. That counts me out seeing as how I am 5'3".

Well I am FAR from a supermodel, but I am 5'7" and all leg and this look doesn't work on me either. I feel stumpy and just don't like the way it looks.

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

Well I'm 5'4 and do it frequently in winter. I don't always want to wear boots EVERY single time I wear dresses or skirts, so I like having them as an option. A couple of pics of me in the combo:

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

I do it, but only with black--as in black top, black skirt, black tights, black ballet flats with a black ribbon that laces around the ankle. Oh and hair up. I picked up the look after my trip to Paris. Ooh la la!

BellinaJessica · Kenneth Cole

I do it but only with a short hem. I'm 5'4" but short torso and long legs. I've only don't it with black tights though, not sure how colored tights would look.

Kelly · Hermes

ooo, Carrie thanks for the pictures! You definitely don't look like a toddler - that's how I want it to look but I always think it looks wrong on me. I like that idea from your pics and from Esquiress to keep it all one color - at least the shoes and tights. I will try and report back :)

clothes_horse · Dooney & Bourke

i agree that i looks less toddler-ish when you wear black or dark colored tights or nylons with your black or dark colored flats. i would think that any color be the same idea, though.
eg. white tights with white flats, etc.

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

I like the look when its black tights + black shoes. I guess the monochromatic look makes legs look longer?

CarrieS, those outfits are adorable! I wonder if it works only with certain sillouettes. Ttara123, have you tried it with a shorter, sort of straight lined skirt?

ILoveChoo · Hermes

carries, love that second look!!

ttara- if the flats dont work for you, can you do a low wedge? I feel like its easier for me to pull off even a half inch wedge than flats.

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

I could never pull that look off, it would look so childish on me. I do wear a ton of colored and textured tights and if I am not wearing my boots I usually wear a closed toe platform with them.

jj · Kate Spade

I don't know why, but if I wear totally flat ballets + tights, I look dumpy, but I have a pair of me too's with a little wedge, and it makes all the difference in the world. They are similar to these...

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

Thanks ladies

sydney · Kate Spade

jj wrote:
I don't know why, but if I wear totally flat ballets + tights, I look dumpy, but I have a pair of me too's with a little wedge, and it makes all the difference in the world. They are similar to these...

I agree - a small heel can help make a difference so it doesn't come across childish. I also agree with the black tights (or maybe dk grey or dk brown.) I think colored tights are difficult to pull off unless you are 18.