This Ballet-Inspired High Street Cardigan Is One Of The Fastest Selling New Season Pieces Right Now

You might not have worn a pair of ballet pumps since puberty - when everyone thought it was the coolest (no, the only) way to do school shoes - but it can't have escaped your notice that they've been back on the style agenda for a while now. Zoë Kravitz has multiple pairs from The Row. As does Jennifer Lawrence. And Kendall Jenner. Just recently, Ariana Grande gave us lessons in balletcore, posting carousels upon carousels with her team dancing in the cutest ballet ensembles in the music video for Y_es, And?_ These looks are ridiculously Pinterest-worthy - and have single-handedly given us all the inspiration we need (leotards, skater skirts, cropped cardigans and mesh tights are all on menu).

While Grande's amazing leotard is from Rodarte (and now sold out) you might be looking for similar pieces to recreate the look - thankfully, there are endless. But, few come close to ME+EM's (the brand adored by Kate and Pippa Middleton) sell-out Cashmere Layered Wrap Top, £275 which is so balletcore, it hurts. Made from 100% cashmere, this top appears to be a vest styled under a cardigan, but is actually all one piece, and will help you wholeheartedly embody Jenna Dewan from Step Up. It's the brands current best-seller, but with only a few sizes left, you better be quick to snap it up.

So why is the cardi so immensely popular? Apart from its pure cashmere construction, unbelievably luxurious finish and soft feel, the styling options for the cardigan are also endless. For workwear chic, team it with some tailored trousers and kitten heels (or ballet pumps, to fully embrace the look) or even with a pair of jeans, depending on your work dress-code. You can even style the cardi with your favourite flared leggings and trainers for a proper 'off-duty' look, although we wouldn't recommend actually exercising in cashmere, unless you enjoy sweat.

If you're looking for the best ballet pumps, an Insta-favourite is from Vagabond, which have already been worn by mega influencers Jeanette Madsen, Daniela Aldana, Ellen Claesson and Lisa Korver. There are multiple different colours and styles, from bow-adorned slippers to pairs with a strap across the front – all priced at £90-£100.

Bella Hadid, meanwhile, has the slippers from Miu Miu, which was really the brand to put the ballet pump back on the map, as well as Sandy Laing. She really commits to the theme, so much so that she could almost be an extra in Center Stage. In one look, she pairs her pumps with pink woolly socks.

In another, she balances out their butter-wouldn't-melt sensibility with grey sweatpants and a matching grey headband. It's all very off-duty prima ballerina - and more achievable that you might be imagining. Think of wearing ballet pumps as the two-second styling trick you need to elevate your loungewear. See? Achievable.

Balletcore has been trending for several years now on TikTok. The hashtag has a whopping 56.1 million views, with videos on dressing like a dancer to actual ballerinas filming their 'ballet class 'fits. And if you're not into the ballet pump revival, there's always leg-warmers, wrap-around cardigans and, everyone's favourite, workout leggings.