Denim shorts have always felt like some of the trickier pieces in my wardrobe. Not because I can’t find a top to pair with them—in fact, they look great with almost every in my collection. It’s the footwear front that seems to trip me up.
In summer, sandals are the easy answer, but with autumn on the horizon, I start feeling open-toe fatigue. There’s something about the shift in season that makes me crave a sleeker, more polished silhouette. That’s why Kate Moss’s recent outfit—denim shorts paired with classic black ballet flats—made such an impression on me.
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It’s hard to make denim shorts feel elegant, but ballet flats have a knack for imbuing them with a level of poise. Between the unfussy design, closed-toe finish and flat-footed functionality, they ground the look, giving it an understated sophistication that open-toe sandals or even heels simply can’t replicate.
Moss styled hers with Reformation’s Viola Linen Top (£168), weaving in a feminine energy that elevated the shorts even further. All together, her outfit felt relaxed, refined and incredibly wearable—making the case for denim shorts as a wardrobe hero year after year.
Scroll on to shop my edit of the best black ballet flats to wear with denim shorts below.
Shop Black Ballet Flats:
While I love these in the glossy black, they also come in a pretty shade of light blue.
COS
Leather Ballerina Flats
Style these with fresh white socks to give your look a preppy edge.
Arrange
Leather Ballet Flats
Shop these while they’re on sale.
Aeyde
Ellie Leather Ballet Flats
I always come back to Aeyde for their elegant footwear collection.
The Row
Stella Leather Ballet Flats
Every great wardrobe starts with a versatile pair of ballerinas, and this elegant The Row pair has been on my mind a lot.
By Far
Prudence Black Creased Leather Ballet Flat
This also comes in three other shades.
Boden
Kitty Flexi Sole Ballet Pumps-Black Leather
These also come in six other shades.
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Square-Toe Ballet Flats
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