At a time when all eyes are on high-heeled shoes, each one more vertiginous than the other, there are nevertheless flat shoe die-hards who swear by these much more versatile models. In this relentless struggle to dress our feet, two particularly popular models remain:ballerinas and moccasins. At first glance quite similar, the two shoes are nevertheless quite different and do not send the same message depending on the outfit chosen to wear them. The ballerina, with its status as a timeless piece, plays the card of finesse and lightness with its rounded edges and its singular connotation of dance and childhood. Pointed, it can however bring sophistication to a dressier outfit and make a look less casual. For its part, the moccasin takes on more elegant and preppy aspects, like a 16th century lady who takes out her yorkshire dressed in pieces by great fashion designers.
Less popular than the ballerina, the moccasin is nevertheless making a comeback in all wardrobes to gain in modernity. While the ballerina offers a fairly thin and delicate sole, the moccasin has a more imposing one, most often notched. On the support side, the ballerina, often too light, can more easily deform and accuse the outrages of time and sustained walking. The moccasin, on the other hand, with its more robust aspects, ensures better hold over time and a foot well wrapped in its material that is both soft and solid. Even if the moccasin seems straight out of grandma's closet, it is reappearing today, for both men and women, bringing a touch of outdated modernity, with a very trendy retro look.
Specially recommended for those allergic to high heels, ballet flats and loafers can very well suit all body types, but you still have to know how to match them to your outfits. To avoid the too wise side of the ballerina related to the look of little girls, it is enough to select pairs that do not seem too childish and an appropriate outfit. Models with a big nunuche bow are cute up to 7 years old:beyond that, it borders on the ridiculous, or in any case, it lacks class. Without necessarily turning to a model that is too classic (the basic black leather one, for example), nothing prevents you from selecting a colored or pastel shoe and matching it to your favorite skinny jeans or your leggings. Regarding the moccasin, if you do not want to reinforce the strict side of your outfit, choose to shift it with a less classic outfit:7/8 pants accompanied by a marinière or a crop-top, and here you are in the trend without copying your granny. If you can't decide between one shoe or the other, why not try some slippers? These hybrids between loafers and ballet flats are the perfect answer to your cravings for flat shoes (or with a slight heel) by bringing chic and casualness to your look.
