Celebrities Wearing the Balletcore Trend

From Sleek Buns to Chic Flats, See All the Ways Stars Are Wearing the Balletcore Trend

Jennifer Lopez, Gigi Hadid and Emma Stone are just a few of the big names adopting this elegant, dance-inspired style

Published on October 8, 2023 12:00PM EDT

stars wearing the balletcore trend — Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez, Gigi Hadid. Photo:
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"Balletcore" is the latest fashion trend to spin its way into celebrity wardrobes. Stars like Hailey Bieber, Natalie Portman, Emma Stone and Gigi Hadid are all adopting this romantic, dance-inspired style. Posh ballet flats, chic tights, pristinely slicked-back hairstyles, frills and different shades of pink can be spotted on red carpets and in their street style.

See how these stars are tapping into their inner ballerinas and embracing this elegant aesthetic.

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Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid looks graceful on and off the runway, especially when she leans into this soft and clean aesthetic. Between her white tights and nude ballet flats, the model could wear her hair up or down and still execute the trend perfectly.

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Emma Stone

In her feathery white minidress, Stone looked like a dance dream at the 2022 Met Gala and on the day she married Dave McCary. Louis Vuitton shared insider details about the actress' red carpet attire on Instagram, explaining that the elegant dress was "specially designed for her wedding after-party."

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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber might look like she's about to pirouette on stage in her glossy blush dress and slingback flats, but she was just headed out to dinner in Manhattan. Leave it to the queen of street style to turn balletcore into casual wear.

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Jennifer Lopez

The multi-hyphenate's flats and hairstyle raised the barre for casual ballerina style.

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Sydney Sweeney

The Euphoria star aced balletcore in a rosy-sleeved, ruffled skirt and pink tights.

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Natalie Portman

It's no surprise that the star of Black Swan would look effortlessly elegant in anything reminiscent of balletcore. Between her petaled gown and smooth hairstyle, Portman embodied the romantic trend at Cannes Film Festival in May 2023.

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Emma Chamberlain

Soft pinks, sheer fabrics and frilly skirts are all it takes to look like an off-duty dancer, as shown by YouTuber-turned-trendsetter Emma Chamberlain.

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Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow looked on pointe in a tulle skirt and matching headwear, though she could also pass for a princess in her sequin-embellished two piece.

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Iris Apatow

ballet trend core — Iris Apatow.
Iris Apatow/Instagram

The younger Apatow sister, Iris, showed off her love of the classic leg warmer look in an Instagram Reel. In her color-coordinated athleisure, the young star could pass for a ballerina getting ready to learn a new number.