Ultimate Shoes Matching Guide for Different Dresses

by Cheryl Carter · Published April 20, 2017 · Updated December 27, 2021

Shoes and Dress Combination Guide: Which Shoes to wear with which Dress?

When it comes to finding that one perfect pair of footwear that goes along with your outfit, making a call isn’t always easy.

You choose the wrong kind, and it can ruin your entire look.

Trends keep evolving in the fashion industry and it would be utter foolishness to follow them blindly. One must develop his own understanding of when to where what.

Imagine how stupid it will be if you wear wedges to a beach., or flats when you are going for a stroll.

In my opinion, no one should be subjected to that kind of pain.

It is very important to choose the right kind of shoes. But it’s easier said than done. The master question here is how to possibly choose one pair when there are thousands of options available.

This is where we step in as your saviors.

Checkout this ultimate shoe guide that’d remain with you till the end of time.

1. The Classic Black Pumps

Wear with: One thing, which can never go wrong with any outfit, is the classic black pumps. Wear them either with denims, or skirts, or party dresses. This is a must have pair of shoes every girl should have in her closet.

It will be best if you could find the pointed pumps in charcoal black color. They will look perfect with a pair of long flared pants and palazzos available. So look out for it and grab them as soon as you spot them.

Avoid with: Tracks. (Isn’t it obvious though?)

2. Ankle-strapped Heels

Wear with: This pair goes best with party dresses or the dresses ending just 2 or 3 inches above your ankle.

Look out for the pair, which is color-blocked. A solid color is preferable too but only if it is studded with stones. Avoid taking animal print in this.

Avoid with: Evening gowns. What’s the point of wearing unique pair of heels if you are going to hide it under your layers?

3. Ballet Flats

Wear with: A must have for every girl irrespective of who she is. It suits everyone- a tiny tot to a working woman. They go with majority of your outfits and are the best choices you could make on a Monday morning as well.

Have a pair of solid colored ballet flats in your closet. Also, it is must have in your handbag when you are out partying and when you know that the night is going to be crazy with every passing hour. Ditch those heels when you know you cannot walk anymore and you have ballet flats to your rescue.

Avoid with: Do not pair them up with your evening gowns. This advice stands logical because you don’t want the material of your outfit to keep coming under your footwear.

4. Casual Sneakers

Wear with: The much-hyped white sneakers are in the trend since the summer of 2016 and people are still crazing about it. These will best go with your denims when you are out for a chill-out meet with your fellow mates.

Avoid with: Skater skirts or maxis. We’re sure you have better choices of footwear to wear with your pretty maxis and skater skirts.

5. Flat Sandals

Wear with: Another must have for women of every age group. Buy a simple pair of flats be it either t-strapped or simple open toes. They best go with your ethnic outfit. You can also choose to pair them up with your shorts, or denims or kaftan dresses or summer dresses.

Avoid with: Long flowing skirts and maxi dresses. ‘Because hey! You got heels foh ‘em, right?’

6. All-Weather Boots

Wear with: The in-trend footwear since the onset of 2017 is the all-weather boots. They look chic and sporty at the same time. This is something, which you should definitely pack when you are going for a vacation to the mountains. They will look their best when you pair them up with some denims tucked inside them.

Avoid with: Cotton flared pants. You don’t want the ankles to be properly tucked in while the pants balloon up above them.

7. Tall-flat Boots

Wear with: Do not have perfectly toned legs like the models you adore? But want to wear dresses like them? This is your safest option. Pair them with your shirt dresses and some quirky accessories and you are good to go at that coffee meet of yours.

Or pair them up with a tunic and denims.

Avoid with: Do not wear them with bodycon dresses and shorts.

8. Ankle-Strapped Flats

Wear with: Have that chique skirt and don’t know what to wear with it? Ankle strapped flats will go perfectly with it. Try buying them in nude shades and they will go well with your dark colored outfits. Don’t buy multi-colored flats because you don’t want yourself and your legs to look like a color palette.

Avoid with: Indian ethnic wear and long skirts and maxis.

9. Metallic Heels

Wear with: This pair is only to be taken out unless and until you have event like a gala night to attend or if you are planning to go for drinks with your girlfriends to some high end pub. Choose them only if you are wearing a party dress.

Avoid with: It is a strict no to wear them with absolutely anything like except a party dress or an evening gown.

10. Loafers

Wear with: The super comfortable footwear, which you can choose to wear all around the year, is the loafer. Pair them up with your denims, or with the shorts or trousers and you are ready to set foot outside.

Avoid with: Skirt and palazzos. We have heels and sandals as our best companion when it comes to this.

11. Thigh-high Strapped Flats

Wear with: Pair them up with your summer dress or shorts, and add a touch of long side bag and some chunky bracelets in your hand and you look summer ready.