These M&S Ballet Flats Look Just Like Alaïa’s Designer Pair – And They’re About To Sell Out

There's something about a good pair of ballet flats that can take an outfit from zero - to hero. If you don't like wearing heels but need something a little more put-together than a pair of trainers, ballet flats are the perfect middle ground. So, when I saw that Marks & Spencer had dropped a new pair of ballet flats that were heavily inspired by the sell-out Alaïa pair (arguably the shoe of the year so far), I knew they'd instantly become a best-seller.

The Sparkle Flat Ballet Pumps, £45 may look like they've just stepped off the runway, but they have a much more affordable price tag. Embellished with oversized rhinestones, these flats are an easy way to jazz-up even the most basic of outfits. Whether you're pairing them with wide-leg trousers, or throwing them on with a double denim ensemble, the all-black design ensures that (despite the glitz), they remain versatile enough to be worn everyday, or for a bit of evening glamour as an alternative to heels.

The Alaïa Embellished Leather Ballet Flats are known for their clever blending of structure with subtle embellishments, as the brand has truly mastered creating pieces that speak to a refined aesthetic with a bold twist - the only drawback of the flats being their £920 price tag. M&S has taken inspiration from the sell-out style, creating a flat that feels modern, classic and, most importantly, doesn't cost the equivalent of your monthly rent.

I'm calling it now, these embellished ballet flats will sell out, so bag the style while you still can.

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Gemma Lavers is a Fashion Commerce Writer at Grazia. Gemma specialises in all things clothing and enjoys outfit planning (especially for holidays), scrolling social media for the next trend and shopping (probably for a new coat).