Put on a pair of classic black sunglasses and grab a goes-with-everything faux leather bag, and you’re all set to go!

Lace-Up Ballet Flats: Outfit #4

Products: Dress – ASOS, Nail Polish – Target, Bangle – Nordstrom Rack, Earrings – BaubleBar, Clutch – Lord & Taylor, Flats – Lord & Taylor

I’ve saved the most dramatic look for last, and, like Outfit #2, this ensemble is an example of how to wear ballet flats for a night out; in fact, these gorgeous gold-and-black ballerina flats look perfectly at-home when paired with a cocktail/black-tie outfit.  

Although it’ll look like you spent a long time getting dressed up in this ensemble, it’s actually really easy to put together!  

Just put on an elegant lace-and-tulle midi dress. (Like the dress featured in Outfit #2, this one is a little on the expensive side, but the fact that you can pair it with almost any accessories and wear it year-round makes it a smart splurge.)

Next, add a vintage-looking flower bangle and some classy pearl drop earrings.

A low-key black clutch is always a safe choice, considering that the tie-up flats I included in this outfit are more extravagant-looking (although feel free to choose a more boldly colored clutch if you’re feeling brave). 

Finally, paint your nails in a classic true red for a little pop of color.

What do you think?

Would you wear tie-up ballet flats? Does the dance world inspire your wardrobe? If so, what kinds of dance are you inspired by? Let me know in the comments!