- Blowfish Segment Heather Ballet Flat
The Ballet slipper also known as Ballet flats, were originally known as “pompes” and were only worn by men in the 1500′s, it was not until medieval times did the ballet flat become popular for both men and women. Ballet flats are derived from the women’s soft leather ballet slipper, and satin ballet slipper that typically come in pink, white, grey and black. The first ballet slipper is credited to Marie Ann Cupis de Camargo of the Royal Ballet. It was not until 1957, when Audrey Hepburn starred in the movie Funny Face and was wearing Ballet Flats and Capri pants, did the ballet flat shoe make its comeback. Jackie Kennedy was another admirer of the ballet flat, and ordered new pairs of ballet flats every month from her favorite designers. Thus, making Americans fall in love with the ballet flat shoe.
For the past fifty years the ballet flat shoe has been a favorite of all women, giving them the comfort and flexibility that a ballet slipper gives to the ballet dancer. Rhinestone ballet flat shoes or the ballet flat shoe with beads ad bows will create a romantically feminine figure when worn with long skirts or long dresses, just like the princesses in the fairy tales. Wedding ballet shoes have been a big sensation giving the bride the comfort and romantic look for her special day.
Ballet flats come in many colors, with or with out designs, some may have ¼ inch heel at the most, and are not always made of leather, there are many designers’ now making vegan ballet flat shoes. The Ballet flat shoe with arch support, is a must have for the women who needs to be on her feet for work. Since the Ballet flat shoe comes in an assortment of colors and styles it makes it a stylish and comfortable shoe for the working women or the stay at home mom. Ballet flats go with most any type of clothing, especially capris, short dresses, skirts, and suits. The ballet flat is an asset to any women’s wardrobe.
