M&S' 'expensive looking' £45 ballet flats are a great alternative to £300 Ganni pair

M&S has launched a pair of 'expensive looking' and 'classy' patent ballet flats that are being hailed as a great alternative to a £300 pair from Ganni. Ballet flats are a must-have for spring, and Ganni's Feminine Buckle Ballerinas, £295 here, have been spotted on numerous celebs and fashion editors, and they're versatile enough to go with any outfit, from casual daytime looks to classy evening attire.

However, if you can't quite stretch to the Ganni price tag, Marks and Spencer has just released a similar pair for a fraction of the cost.

The M&S Leather Patent Buckle Flat Slingback Shoes are priced at £45 here and are perfect for anyone wanting the Ganni look on a budget. The M&S shoes have a similar silhouette, with pointed toes and a flat block heel that's ideal for all-day wear.

Both pairs have a glossy, patent finish, but while Ganni's pair are made from faux leather, the M&S ones are made from 100% responsibly sourced real leather, making them extra durable and long-lasting. MandS' shoes also have a slingback strap similar to the Ganni pair, however they do away with the oversized buckles and silver eyelet detail that the designer pair have.

Instead, they have a more delicate, dainty strap, with similar straps across the arch which gives them an understated, timeless appearance, reports the Mirror. However, if you love Ganni's bolder design details, we've also spotted this amazing alternative over at Stradivarius, with its Ballerinas with Buckled Strap, £35.99 here, having the same wide, chunky straps with silver eyelet details on them.

The M&S flats, however, are a great sophisticated pick for more formal events too, with shoppers raving about how easy they are to style. "I love these stylish flats! They will work