Scanning the fashion shows, the front rows and the street looks, one thing jumps out: this spring, it-girls are no longer leaving their shoe choices to chance. Two models appear in all the photos, from the streets of London to Scandinavian capitals. Enough to make you want to sort your closet.
We combed through the Spring/Summer 2025 runways, influencer accounts and trend reports to untangle what really makes today’s most-watched girls tick. Result: spring it-girl shoes are divided between balletcore-style ballerinas and ultra-minimalist rounded square toe boots. All that remains is to choose your side.
The return of balletcore ballerinas among British it-girls
The phenomenon begins on the British side, with the assertive comeback of the 2010s, explains the media Vogue. In this setting, the ballerinas take up exactly the place they occupied at the feet of , Alexa Chung or in the streets of London.
At the spring-summer 2025 fashion shows, the balletcore trend confirms this return: the houses Acne Studios, Simone Rocha and Prada are putting the ballerina back at the center, sometimes patent, sometimes satiny, always ultra-cleavage. On a daily basis, it-girls wear it with straight jeans, a leather jacket, or a light trench coat for spring.
The rounded square toe boots of Scandinavian it-girls
When we look towards the North, the tone changes: more minimalist silhouette, clean lines, assumed comfort. , writes the media Grazia. For their feet, they opt for boots with a rounded square toe, flat or with a small heel, in very sober smooth leather.
Modern, comfortable thanks to the space they leave for the toes, often described as rock and trendy, these boots often replace ballerinas in the Scandi wardrobe. Skater skirt and military jacket, black blazer, mom jeans and light wool sweater: they work everywhere. (which can be translated as “And we understand why”), writes the media Who What Wear about the shoes of the season.
Ballerinas or boots: which it-girl shoe is right for you?
British it-girls rely on ballerinas to find a retro look, a little rock but light, ideal with jeans, mini-dresses, mid-season trench coats. This is the easy pair for those who like to show off the ankle.
Scandinavian it-girls prefer boots with a rounded square toe, more stable, perfect for long walks while remaining chic. To decide, we can look at his daily walking time, his taste for romantic or minimalism, and the more or less formal atmosphere of his office.
What shoes are it-girls wearing this spring?
Recent images and fashion shows mainly highlight two silhouettes: balletcore ballerinas in a 2010s style and flat boots with a rounded square toe in a minimalist Scandinavian style.
How to wear balletcore-style ballerinas in spring?
They go easily with straight or skinny jeans, a leather jacket or a light trench, but also with a flowing mini-dress for milder days.
Are rounded square toe boots office-friendly?
Yes, if the dress code remains casual chic: it-girls wear them with mom jeans, a black blazer or a slit skirt, which maintains a professional look.
Sources
- Grazia
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