flats

plural of flat, chiefly British

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Recent Examples of flats Keep scrolling to shop more ballet sneaker flats for spring now. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 These look more like traditional ballet flats with a mighty thick sole. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025 In the latest video demonstrating the robot's capabilities, the team has chosen to focus on wheeling around – not just over the flats, but also hopping over hurdles, climbing irregular steps and zipping down regular ones, and stepping over obstacles. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025 Thanks to their knitted uppers and relaxed fit, these trendy flats are perfect for pairing with Southern spring outfits. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 But these dresses have become its calling card, worn by people across the globe with flats, heels, boots, or sneakers (from its ongoing collection with Asics or not), over T-shirts and trousers or under moto jackets. Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Inspirations drawn from ballet flats add a touch of grace and fluidity, perfectly complementing the relaxed yet refined looks of the season. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 Instead, choose a pair that hits right above the delicate ankle bone, accessorizing with a stylish pair of ballet flats or sneakers. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025

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