You’ve used them, loved them and hated them. You definitely had a favorite pair, and you might even have a pair stashed somewhere in your closet or under your bed. They are dancers, yes, dancers. Like it or not, just like our ever-loved clog, they’re making a comeback, but not in the exact way you remember.

When you think of ballet shoes, you probably think of thin, flimsy, wrinkled patent leather that makes your feet sweat like no other. However, the type of dancer who returns is not the same. He’s more like his cooler older cousin. Think quality leather, a square toe, a bow, and, well, maybe even a crossbody strap to call it a Mary Jane. Just as we’ve matured and swapped some of our skinny jeans for straight ones and our flip phones for touchscreen ones, ballerinas have also matured (as has the way we design them).

If you think of any of your favorite outfits, chances are you can swap them out for ballet flats, and they’ll elevate your outfit to perfection. Don’t you believe us? Keep scrolling for our favorite ways to style ballerinas. Chances are you already have it all in your closet.

With Pants And Trench

Of course, the ballerina will look great with our current favorite, the pants. How could it not be so? From work to after work, an outfit like this keeps on giving.

With Jeans And A White T-Shirt

You really can’t go wrong with the classic white t-shirt and jeans combo. Paired with some ballet flats, it’s a modern twist on the tried-and-true favourite. Looking to change it up a bit? Opt for a pair of colorful flats to stand out from the rest of your outfit.

A button-down shirt is always a good idea, and when paired with flats, anything is possible. With shorts, pants, a skirt or a dress, flats and a nice button-down shirt are simply a perfect match.