Are these shoes fashionable again?

[GreenLemonade]

Ballerinas are supposedly in again. I have these shoes from around 2010-2013, are they wearable again? I have them in a few colours, I used to find them very comfortable. I know I can wear what I want but I want to be vaguely fashionable. Are they fashionable again or can you clearly see that they are 15 year old shoes?

I usually see lace-ups on nuns, not ballerinas.

Sorry OP but no theyre horrible

They look a bit old fashioned. I wouldnt wear them and Im in my 60s.
I find most very flat ballets make people walk like a duck and aren't flattering unless you are very slim and have long legs.
I do have some but they have wedge soles like this examlle which are much mkre flattering and less stressful to walk in.

https://www.fashionworld.co.uk/shop/p/vu399?optionColour=SAVANAH+PRINT&optionSize=9&promo=6202&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12661378036&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2OnUBhC2ARIsACKyfaEbFzX37LXc8DJK46N6MH5E-x45Hiu6MQn_OZyR1OAeucIfwLntKlwaAre9EALw_wcB

https://www.dunelondon.com/havella-ruched-leather-ballet-flats-black-0075510780040484.html have a join across the top with a gold bead or medallion, so they stay on like a mary jane without being a mary jane. And they have a ruched heel cup to help with the staying on bit too.

I think you might have misinterpreted my post!

I was replying to Whynottryagain's question "Does anyone really notice or care what shoes another person is wearing?!" As I think that, on (of all places) the Style & Beauty board, of course they do! She was dismissive of fashion - but wasn't expressing any interest in personal style either.

I'm not some unquestioning slave to fashion - but I am interested in individual style (especially when it includes vintage & preworn, plus a regard for good cuts & fabrics & longevity). I'd much rather read a thread on S&B about vintage jewellery or quirky knitwear brands, than I would another thread about what people have bought at M&S (not that there's anything wrong with clothes shopping there!).

So I completely agree with your point about personal style - it's a form of human expression that evolves slowly over time. And we select what we like from faster-moving fashion trends to inform it.

(Yellow, pale blue, polka dots, capri pants & flip-flops haven't featured in my wardrobe this year - & I doubt if they ever will. I either don't suit them or dislike them. Neither have skinnies - but I've always loved palazzo pants!)

I was interpreting your reply as being to her whole post, not solely the final question. So yes, I did misinterpret your intent.

And we select what we like from faster-moving fashion trends to inform it.

That's better than I could articulate it.

Yes, I realised that after I posted - I should have copied over her last sentence in bold to the beginning of my response. Still getting used to some bits of MN protocol!!!

I wasn’t thinking of nuns. I’m not sure I could tell you what shoes nuns wear!

The boot styles aren't new but there seems to a move to a more polished look.
Heeled knee-high boots with a longer overcoat, for example.
It's a style that works so it never really goes away.
Some outfits need a little bit of a heel to work.

No. Donate them and buy new.

I have to ask, what is the Chums crowd, please?

Not that style really, maybe more with a little bow. Although a two tone is always a classic.

Cut out ballerinas with a mary jane strap are in, leather or mesh.

https://www.vivaia.com/products/XRPD00913/Margot-Mary-Jane?gid=10034372&currency=GBP&shipping_country_code=GB&select_size=1&ccode=GB&mai_source=google&mai_medium=paid&mai_campaign=24198217864&mai_adgroup=199764756237&mai_term=&mai_content={adid}&mai_click_id=Cj0KCQjw--7UBhCpARIsAGJBptg81gMMQ-lcqyuOJj-LnRkz64LCTHxxPFxIIA0ybfhx9R7xoRA90RAaApjhEALw_wcB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=24198217864&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24198217864&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--7UBhCpARIsAGJBptg81gMMQ-lcqyuOJj-LnRkz64LCTHxxPFxIIA0ybfhx9R7xoRA90RAaApjhEALw_wcB

These styles:

www.meandem.com/shoes-and-accessories/flat-shoes

Bloody love Chloe Lauren flats, deeply unfashionable or not!

Because lots of people don't throw things away which still have lots of wear in them?

I mean, they are a pair of basic black flat shoes. I can't see how anyone would object to them.

I think that it's probably the people who buy from the Chums catalogue/website, @Marellain

www.chums.co.uk

Were they fashionable in the first place?

Never liked ballerinas, always preferred loafers.

I find ballerinas quite unflattering, but each to their own.

Not sure about that pattern but as a tall person flats never went out of fashion and if my arches could cope I’d be wearing ballerina flats!

@TheSquareMile doh! Thankyou! I’ve never seen or heard of that before. I was thinking it was a social group or meme!

I Iove these, sadly sold out online. I prefer ballet flats in neutral colours coming further up the foot. Toe cleavage is unacceptable. I saw them in Grazia. They would go with anything and dont slap you in the face.

https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Leather-High-Vamp-Ballet-Shoes/p/A16867?swatch=Cream

Curious as to why toe cleavage is unacceptable to you? It’s just toes?

Its just a me thing. Personal preference. Im sure there is nothing wrong with it unless.....

These are very similar, @Gettingbysomehow.

https://www.madewell.com/p/womens/shoes/ballet-flats/the-mylie-ballet-flat-in-suede/NX050/?ccode=NA6715&size=7H-M&source=googlePLA&srcCode=Paid_Search%7CShopping_NonBrand_PMax_NCA%7CGoogle%7CMWGGBS00002_99108175664_19593150170___c_pla_online__9002711&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=shopping_ads&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19585196289&gbraid=0AAAAADpsc9NOMOab0F_Z8IBh7bzhZJek4&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--7UBhCpARIsAGJBptgCwtM_bBX_CBmMXWQwImj-luofBZ2vGiDeD9vxQrNgNExvSUvf1UYaAhp6EALw_wcB

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