One thing I can always count on is the ballet flat. It remains a constant throughout each season. This summer, we spotted the Parisian footwear paired with midi skirts and loose linen trousers. Now, for fall, French women have continued their love affair with the ballet flat, pairing it with this classic denim—the straight-leg jean. With chilly weather on the forecast, we’re starting to see the return of satin, suede, and patent leather.
Very ‘90s and very chic—this French woman-approved look is easy to replicate. Scroll for some stellar style inspiration. Spoiler: suede jackets, striped shirts, and elevated basics are the way to go. I’ve included some standout flats from Madewell and J.Crew. Denim-wise, I’ve added some editor-favorites from Levi’s, Paige, AG, and Banana Republic. Shop the romantic duo with these Parisian-chic ballet flats and jeans.
Shop the Parisian-Chic Duo
Get the look: Light-wash straight-leg jean + white Mary Jane flats + suede blazer
Sam Edelman
Alie Ballet Flat
Madewell
The Greta Ballet Flat
PAIGE
Billy Straight Leg Jeans
Get the look: High-waisted denim + patent leather flats + boatneck longsleeve
Franco Sarto
Tinsley Square Toe Mary Jane Flat
Madewell
The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean
Loeffler Randall
Leonie Espresso Woven Ballet Flat
Get the look: Blue jeans + red ballet flat + graphic tee + suede jacket
j.crew
Quinn Ballet Flats in Suede
Banana Republic
Mid-Rise 90s Loose Jean
Madewell
The April Ballet Flat
Levi
Ribcage Full Length Jeans
Get the look: Blue denim + square toe Mary Jane + animal print jacket
Aeyde
Uma Mary Jane Flats
Madewell
The Longline Straight Jean
ZARA
Embossed Ballet Flats
Get the look: Blue jeans + satin ballet flats + classic white tee
ZARA
Satin Bow Ballet Flats
ZARA
Z.02 High Waist Straight Ankle Jeans
Sam Edelman
Michaela Velvet Ballet Flats
Levi
501 Original Fit Jeans
Get the look: Pale straight-leg jeans + red ballet flats + matching red sweater
Loeffler Randall
Noelle Red Ballet Flat
j.crew
Quinn Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Leather
Madewell
The Longline Straight Leg Jeans
Get the look: Slim-wide blue jeans + glove flat + striped long sleeve
Gap
High Rise ’90s Slim Straight Jeans
ZARA
Trf Hi-Rise Straight Leg Jeans
Get the look: Black cigarette jean + black ballet flat + monochrome bouclé jacket
Madewell
The Mylie Ballet Flat
Reformation
Maren Ballet Flat
Nordstrom
High Waist Straight Leg Jeans







































































