Katie Holmes doesn’t seem to follow a less is more approach when it comes to dressing. She’s often donning statement pieces, going all-in on layering, and giving us the most unexpected pairings, like this week when she wore patchwork jeans with a floral blouse and not-so-basic ballet flats. 

For me, all those statement styles mixed together felt a little overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t obsessing over each individual piece. Specifically, those ballet flats, which seemed like the coolest version of the classic spring style. 

Vince Camuto Verline Flats

Holmes’s shoes featured a stretchy topline that created a ruched look, almost like the flats were hugging her foot. Despite it being a relatively small change, that single detail transformed the typically cute shoes into a modern, outfit-making style. Immediately, I started picturing myself elevating a simple, everyday look—think classic blue jeans, a white T-shirt, and cardigan—with the cool-girl shoes. So, of course, I started shopping for a pair of my own. Below, shop the 10 ruched ballet flats I’m eyeing, from $19.

10 Ruched Ballet Flats

• Under $20: Dream Pairs Ruched Flats, $19 (Originally $34); amazon.com 
• Vince Camuto Verline Flats, from $37; amazon.com 
• Zara Ruched Ballet Flats, $50; zara.com 
• Editor’s Pick: Seychelles Oh Darling Flats, $115 (Originally $139); zappos.com 
• Alohas Rosalind Leather Ballet Flats, $180; urbanoutfitters.com 
• Journee Collection Callee Keyhole Flats, $60 (Originally $86); nordstromrack.com 
• Katie Holmes-Worn Brand: Tory Burch Eddie Ballet Flats, $109 (Originally $198); toryburch.com 
• Linea Paolo Newry Ballet Flats, $96 (Originally $120); nordstrom.com 
• Mary Jane Style: Camper Onda Mary Jane Flats, $165; nordstrom.com 
• Cos Ruched Leather Ballet Flats, $290; cos.com 

Dream Pairs Ruched Flats

You can get Holmes’s look for less with Dream Paris’s foldable ruched flats, which are on sale for just $19 right now. This flexible shoe is designed for convenience; you can fold the flats up and stick them in your purse in case the shoes you start the night in get uncomfortable. Their ability to be packed up also makes them a must-have for travel.

Tory Burch Eddie Ballet Flats

While you can shop this trend for less, I’ll probably spend a bit more to get a nicer material. Tory Burch’s Eddie Flats were already high on my list thanks to their soft nappa leather, cushioned footbed, and ample five-star ratings (fans rave about the shoe’s comfort). But after seeing that they’re also 45 percent off, they might be nearing most-wanted status.

Seychelles Oh Darling Flats

Another pair high on my wishlist are Seychelles’s Oh Darling Flats, which have skinny leather laces you can use to create a big bow across the top of the foot. IMO, it’s the perfect mix of cute and cool.

Camper Onda Mary Jane Flats

If you prefer a Mary Jane flat to a ballet style, you’ll want to snag this pair from Camper, which I find really fun. The ruching here is a bit more dramatic, and the strap almost looks like a scrunchie. It also has a larger, rounded sole that sticks out from the shoe a bit, adding even more volume to the balloon-esque style. 

Ruched ballet flats are the least-basic version of the classic shoe, and they’re going to be major for spring. Shop more of the styles I’m eyeing, below.

Journee Collection Callee Keyhole Flats

Zara Ruched Ballet Flats

Alohas Rosalind Leather Ballet Flats

Linea Paolo Newry Ballet Flats

Cos Ruched Leather Ballet Flats