Ballet flats are a staple of any well-dressed woman’s wardrobe, no matter what the season. Sometimes, though, this comfortable shoe can end up looking a little, well, blah and boring. Could be it’s time to invest in a zippy pair of leopard print ballet shoes. With its tiny pancake heel, typically only one-quarter inch high, ballet flats have enough structure to make walking easy. But just because they’re comfy and light to wear doesn’t mean they’re lightweights in style. Everyone’s on the lookout when these cats prowl.
Dance Through The Day In Leopard Print Ballet Shoes
Consider a high-fashion version in Rock & Republic Women’s Lanie Ballet Flat at around $190. This leopard print ballet shoe not only has those sexy spots on calf’s hair uppers, it has silver studs as well. Talk about getting all eyes on you!
However, it isn’t necessary to dip into the savings account to have a fabulous pair of leopard print ballet shoes. Rocket Dog’s Women’s Memories Ballet Flat retails between $30 and $40 and gets a four-star rating from customers on Amazon.com. The leopard print is on textile, with a round toe decked with a bow. Another economical option, DAV Women’s Flat Leopard Ballet Flat in black or pink, was offered for $29.95 at endless shoes and more.com. Even the longtime catalog house, Spiegel, keeps up-to-date with fashion with its Animal-Print Ballet Flat in leopard-print satin, boasting patent leather trim on toe and heel for $39.
And there’s more: Sam & Libby Women’s Zees Ballet Flat has an unusual look with black patent edging, giving the shoe almost a sandal appearance. Its shiny black patent toe and dainty bow give this version a very feminine appeal for around $30. Plus it comes in Nappa Black, Bronze and Pewter versions for variety. For those who like some color with their spots, Draven Shoes Women’s Lucy Leopard Flat comes in blue for only $24.95. Its easy-wear low profile features an almond-shaped toe that looks great with any outfit.
A touch more upscale is Steve Madden Women’s Kobbe Ballet Flat, which combines its leopard spots with a snakeskin-like synthetic upper and sparkling jewel embellishments. This is a shoe with no fear, like the jungle cat it resembles (if only jungle cats wore jewels!), available between $55 and $80.
These examples are but a few of the versions that shoppers can find in leopard print ballet flats. Once a customer has chosen her favorite style, the question becomes: what to wear with it? Fortunately, the answer is simple: Anything and everything, but with a note of caution.
Wearing a distinctive animal print such as leopard calls for a certain amount of restraint say fashion advisers. Those spots are so eye-catching that they deserve to be the star of the outfit, especially in versions that are embellished with textures or adornments. Consequently, leopard print ballet flats looking especially fetching with a black pencil skirt, skinny jeans, black leggings or other outfit that draws attention to the shoes. Avoid distracting admirers with the addition of other animal prints unless it’s something small, such as a scarf, a headband or a clutch. Trust the experts; that leopard will capture everyone’s eye!