The blazer—teamed with a matching hat by London-based milliner Jess Collett—was an homage to vintage Dior, with the 30 ...

To understand the history of the ballet flat, one need only consider the name: the shoe was created for ballet. As early as ...

Ballet pumps were particularly popular in the 1940s and 1950s, worn with dresses and knee-length skirts. In the late 50s, they were "combined with capri pants or petticoats," says Haase.