Fashion Girls Avoid These Shoes With Rompers

The ultimate easy summer wardrobe staple, rompers can be a tricky piece to style. While they can look sophisticated, oftentimes they can slip into “junior” territory. Fit and silhouette are key when selecting the right romper to wear, but the next most important thing is shoes. The accessory can really make or break the outfit.

To find out how to tackle this fashion issue, we called in the advice of Who What Wear’s editors. Ahead, editors are sharing the shoes they would never wear with rompers—and the styles to wear instead. Whether you’re wearing a boho long-sleeve romper or a gingham halterneck version, there are shoes for every style.

Keep reading to find out about the shoes fashion girls avoid with rompers, and then shop editor-approved picks to wear all summer long.

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“I’d probably never wear flip-flops with a romper. Instead I’d go for low block heels to keep my outfit looking put together.” — Michelle Scanga, managing editor

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“For some reason, the combination of a romper and sneakers reminds me of a kid at a theme park, so that’s one I avoid. Instead, I’d opt for subtle sandals, whether flat or with a low block heel.” — Nicole Akhtarzad, market editor

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“I would never wear round-toe ballet flats with a romper. Since I am on the shorter side, I prefer to slip into shoes that give me a little height while still offering comfort like these block-heel mules from By Far.” — Lauren Eggertsen, associate editor

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“The only rompers I own are breezy swimsuit cover-ups, so I would never wear loafers with them because they’re too stuffy and office-like. Instead, I’d wear summer-ready sandals like these pretty gold versions.” — Erin Fitzpatrick, news editor

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“I’d never wear ankle boots with a romper. The proportions would be all off! Instead, I love nice mules along with a cute flouncy romper." — Aemilia Madden, editor

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“High-heeled ankle boots and rompers definitely aren’t friends in my book. I actually don’t remember the last time I wore anything but slide sandals, mules, or sneakers with a romper. I’d love to wear these denim espadrille mules with a white one.” — Allyson Payer, editor

Next: Shop our editor’s favorite shopping picks of the moment.

This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.