The off-duty model will always have a place in fashion’s imagination. (My 2011 Weheartit.com mood boards are dominated by images of Freja Beha Erichsen, Frida Gustavsson, and Abbey Lee Kershaw looking effortlessly stunning in skinny jeans, a motorcycle jacket, and perhaps the remaining bits of the last show’s makeup as they depart from Lincoln Center or the Grand Palais.) However, recently, the off-duty ballerina has emerged as a runway reference point: Think leg warmers, wraparound skirts, bodysuits, and cozy shrugs—it’s athleisure's alternative, Black Swan-obsessed little cousin who maybe spends too much time online.

While we might associate fluttery skirts, leotards, and ballet flats with the spring, the off-duty ballerina look translates well to cold weather, too. After all, when not on stage, a ballerina stays swaddled in knits to keep their muscles warm and tendons flexible—at least that’s what I assume from movies (I didn’t make it past the second intro class in first grade). Everyone is always talking about fashion being about fantasy, and this trend allows me to live out one I’ve had since I first saw

The Nutcracker

but never had the coordination or discipline to pursue. Here are six staples that will make you look like a ballerina faster than you can say

rond de jambe.

Cropped Knits

Shrugs, boleros, and other cropped knits were huge last year. Pair one with a bodysuit and pretend to practice your turnout on the train.

Update on Uggs

Uggs have enjoyed a recent resurgence, but if they aren’t your style, any bulbous boot to keep your ballerina toes nice and toasty will do.

Quilted Recycled-nylon Boots

$1,124 $1,124 at Farfetch

UGG X TELFAR Logo Mini

$250 $250 at Ugg

Horsebit Chevron-quilted Boots

$1,250 $1,250 at Farfetch

Wrap-Around Details

Any fabric that winds around the body or a limb is very ballerina, whether it’s a ribbon from your shoe wrapping around your ankle or the closure of your sweater.

Strap-detail Cropped Wool Jumper

$1,240 $1,240 at Farfetch

Draped-strap Knitted Top

$347 $347 at Farfetch

Cropped Wrap-around Top

$80 $80 at Farfetch

The Bodysuit

The bodysuit is the easiest way to dabble in the off-duty ballerina look because you probably have one already. Simply throw your hair into a sleek low bun, and you’re well on your way.

Yves Ribbed-knit Bodysuit

$880 $880 at Farfetch

Rib Bodysuit

$490 $490 at Ssense

Rayon Bodysuit

$185 $133 at Ssense

Leg Warmers

Leg warmers are key to the ballet aesthetic. To avoid veering into jazzercise territory, we recommend pairing them with boots or loafers.

Ribbed Leg Warmers

$570 $570 at Farfetch

Chunky Wool Leg Warmer

$148 $148 at Lunya

Cashmere And Wool Logo Leg Warmers

$475 $475 at Versace

Ballet Flat Redux

Ballet flats are back, but they’ve added a little spice. Whether they’re platformed or sport the signature Margiela Tabi silhouette, this next generation of slipper-inspired footwear is anything but basic.