Unsure on what shoes to wear with a maxi dress? Depending on the exact length of the dress – floor length or ankle length – you may barely see the shoes at all. But that doesn’t mean that the footwear doesn’t matter: shoes can be quite transformative to the look, since they can either dress up or dress down the outfit. Trainers, for instance, will give an instant cool contrast, allowing you to wear most maxi dresses out and about without appearing overdressed. (With the exception of hyper sparkly or embellished dresses which are unmistakably in the arena of evening wear. For those, we’d recommend a glam pointy pump or a sandal heel.)
If you’re looking for visual inspiration, you’re in luck: we’re in the midst of fashion month, which means that the street style set are out in their droves. And one thing is clear: there are certain combinations that pop more than others.
Pointy pumps
By far the most popular formula is to match a maxi dress with pointy heels, and it’s easy to see why. The pointed toe peeks out from under the maxi dress, creating an interesting visual dynamic. It stops the shoe from being completely swallowed by the dress, holding its own among the excess fabric. Plus, there’s just something so undeniably glam about a pointy pump.
Matching colours
Another beloved combo – and this is especially applicable when you want to look your most elegant – is to match the colour of your shoes to your dress. Perfect for weddings and evening events, it makes you look instantly put together. Again, our suggestion would be to opt for a pointy toe here, but you can play around with it.