Ballerinas may be incredible artists and athletes, but they may as well add style icon to their resumes too. Decked out in timeless cuts and colors, their beautiful style only adds to their grace both onstage and off. Dance attire has worked its way into mainstream fashion in both subtle ways (crop tops and tights, anyone?) and through more obvious means, like ballet flats, tulle, and beautiful lightweight tops. Each time we wear a piece that reminds us of a dancer, it’s hard not to feel just a tiny bit taller and more graceful, just like that ballerina we told all our kindergarten classmates we’d totally become when we grew up. Get ballerina chic with these on point dance-inspired pieces!
1Lace-Up Ballet Flats
The closest most of us will ever get to wearing pointe shoes. Melissa, $54.60
2Tulle Skirt
Ballerinas made these famous long before Carrie Bradshaw. Ballet Beautiful, $165
4Crop Ballet Tee
Rocking this ballet neckline just might inspire you to strike a pose in line at Starbucks. Target, $12.99
5Essie Ballet Slippers Nail Polish
One of Essie’s most beloved shades also just happens to be inspired by ballet’s beautiful colors. Essie, $8.50
6Ballerina Wrap Sweater
Stay cozy with grace in this sweater, and wrap it all up in a bow. Diane von Furstenberg, $268
7Foldable Ballet Flats
These foldable flats will be your backup BFFs when your clubbing heels fail you halfway through a night out. Instead of throwing on flip-flops, slip into these babies to give your toes a break, ballerina-style. Sidekick, $15.99
8Off-The-Shoulder V Neck Ballet Tee
Give your shoulders a little breathing room in this lightweight top that can get you through both dance class and the rest of your day. Express, $19.90
9Bodysuit
Bring some major leotard vibes into your everyday outfit by pairing this with your favorite skirt, shorts or coverup. American Apparel, $36
10Ballet Flats
Perhaps the most common dance-inspired streetwear out there, basic ballet flats have become a true staple. Bring a delicate vibe to any look with this beautiful pink pair! J. Crew, $80
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