Hailey Bieber has been photographed wearing leggings dozens of times, but I'm not sure she's ever been photographed wearing them with the shoe trend she just paired them with. She usually wears quite the opposite: chunky trainers. But leaving a pilates class in L.A. over the weekend, Bieber wore her black ankle-length leggings with a flat shoe trend that made her outfit look far prettier than sneakers would have: elastic-strap ballet flats.
I think part of the reason these flats look so right with her leggings is because they're the closest shoes you'll find to the actual shoes that are worn in ballet class: leather shoes with elastic straps. Bieber's The Row flats are undoubtedly the luxury version of those ballet class shoes, which she opted for in black leather to complement the black leather trench coat she also wore.
Whether you're looking for shoes to wear to and from your own pilates classes or just want to elevate your leggings to wear them as pants, elastic-strap ballet flats would be a great option, as proven by Bieber. Keep scrolling to shop for a pair of your own.
On Hailey Bieber: Saint Laurent bag; The Row Leather Ballet Flats (£800)
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Minimalists will love these.
You'll reach for this cream shade no matter the season.
Shop More Elastic-Strap Ballet Flats:
This shade is so unique, but no less versatile.
I've had my eyes on these for awhile now.
Leopard is as good as any neutral.
The thicker strap and square toe makes these look way more expensive than they are.
These almost look like real ballet shoes.
Simple, but so very effective.
I love the suede finish on these.
This burgundy shade looks so expensive.
Perfect for wearing with your maxi dresses once spring comes around.
A nude pair to go with everything.
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