The Most Versatile Item in My Closet Is a Pair of Bright-Red Ballet Flats
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The most versatile thing I have in my wardrobe isn't a white t-shirt or a pair of jeans, it's hands down a pair of red ballet flats ($20). These comfortable and cute flats go with everything in my predominately black-and-white wardrobe, adding a pop of color to an outfit in a supereasy way. (They also match my signature lipstick color!)
As a theme-park journalist, shoes are the most important things I pack to go to the parks, and these red flats have helped me get through some long 12- to 14-hour days of reporting on new attractions and land openings without rest breaks. I've seamlessly worn them all day to interviews, paired with a breezy sun dress, and then again at night to dinners. Slipping on these versatile shoes helps me feel confident and comfortable enough to do anything, so I wear them a lot. I wear them so much that I've already bought a second back-up pair for when the first one gets worn out or starts to look too shabby to wear out anymore.
And they get lots of compliments, too! Walt Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty — who worked on some of the most iconic lands and rides in Disney history, like Cars Land, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania, and Blizzard Beach water park — said to me right before an interview, "Wow, I love your outfit! Those red shoes are awesome!" When you get the seal of approval on your shoes from a creative mastermind, you know you've done well. There's nothing better than knowing that your favorite pair of shoes is also the most versatile thing in your closet.
Scroll ahead to see how I've styled my flats in the past, shop the exact pair, and find a variety of brightly colored flats that'll bring a little bit of pizazz to any outfit.
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I Wore My Rebecca Pointed Toe Ballet Flats For a Professional Meeting
My favorite flats made my outfit complete while interviewing celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
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These Flats Are Comfortable Enough to Wear at Disneyland
These flats looked great with a black jumpsuit while taking a photo with Goofy in his Halloween costume at Disneyland Park before dinner at Carthay Circle.
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I Even Wore the Flats While Disneybounding
The versatile flats looked great as a low-key Disney bound of Captain Phasma while reporting on the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
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The Ballet Flats Are Featured in Many of My Photos
Kevin Rafferty from Walt Disney Imagineering loved my red flats when I interviewed him for the opening of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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I Brought the Red Flats on a Cruise
I made this Peggy Carter Disneybound complete with the red flats and a navy-blue boat-neck dress.
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The Ballet Flats Made an Executive Dinner Outfit Easy
I was full of confidence while meeting Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, in my red flats paired with a black pencil skirt and smart white shirt.
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Shop the Look
Get my favorite versatile clothing item, the Rebecca Pointed Toe Ballet Flats ($20), right now to add some major fun and comfort to your wardrobe.
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The orchid-purple Journee Collection Landry Flats ($35) are perfect for a night out with friends and a little black dress. The strap across the top of the shoes make these really unique.
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The Journee Collection Ester Flat ($40) in magenta would look fantastic with a black-and-white patterned dress.
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While technically not a flat, I love a good mule as an easy slip-on shoe to go out to run errands in the summer. The Journee Collection Telulah Mules ($50) are versatile and super chic with the small bow on the top of the strap.
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The bright orange Mix No. 6 Inez Flat ($40) are a fun addition to a summer wardrobe. These would be great with shorts and a white tee to enjoy cocktails in the backyard.
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The electric-blue Journee Collection Devon Ballet Flat ($60) can be styled with just about anything, but we love them with black jeans and a chic white shirt. The back of the shoes even have unique keyholes.
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The Sam Edelman The Rodney Flats ($60) in magenta are a classic flat shape in a fun color. Style these with a simple sun dress for an easy summer look.
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The burnt-orange color of the Crown Vintage Evalinda Flat ($20, originally $50) would be great with a white dress to add a pop of color.
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If color isn't your thing, then an animal print might be, and it's still a fantastic way to make a statement! The Bleecker and Bond Gloria Flat ($70) would look great with a red or yellow dress, or jeans with a solid-color top.
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The bright-yellow Vince Camuto Cruiz Flat ($80) are just as fashion forward as they are comfortable. The flats would look great with a midi skirt or black skinny jeans.
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The peachy-orange Uniqlo Woman Comfort Feel Pointed Flat Shoe ($20, originally $30) is a fun summer-to-fall transition color that looks perfect with a simple skirt-and-shirt combo.
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