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WHY EVERYONE WANTS THE BALLET FLAT

When I was fifteen, I decided to only go through life in high heels. I measured 1.68 meters and from that moment on I was a standard 10 centimeters taller and looked three kilos lighter. Nothing more to do about it. Until I was seven months pregnant and due to an uneven weight distribution became a forward-leaning tumbler. Those heels didn't help, I needed a flat shoe. I found it difficult.

Until I closed the ballet flat around my feet. You won't find shoes flatter than that, but they were still incredibly elegant and I felt quite petite. Maybe less slim (because of the belly), but cozy small. And how good I felt. I walked around the world and since then, even though that pregnancy was about seven years ago, I still always have a standard pair of ballet flats in my bag. Just in case I need to sprint to the train. Or to a sale....

I believe every woman should have a pair of ballet flats. Because you can do so much with them. And because it's a trend this summer. Shopping editor Lilian made a really nice video about it.