It’s Here: The Chicest Shoe Trend to Wear With Tailored Trousers Right Now
New Yorkers know that this is the coolest way to wear trousers and heels right now.
So deeply embedded in the codes of office dressing, a tailored trouser-and-heel combination can risk feeling a little "stuffy". After all, the pairing has dominated working-week wardrobes for decades. As a result, finding a version that feels genuinely fresh requires extra consideration. Whilst black trousers styled with black heels can feel overfamiliar, and colourful shoes risk jarring with the polished nature of tailoring, Katie Holmes has just demonstrated the elevated shoe pairing that breathes new life into the classic formula.
Starting with the perfect pair of trousers, Katie laid the groundwork for a chic look. Opting for a tailored style in a deep black shade, her trousers featured a voluminous cut that brought movement to the outfit. Then, rather than reaching for classic black pumps, Katie styled hers with a pair of tall beige heels. Neither stark against the dark tailoring nor lost beneath the fabric's folds, instead, the lighter shoe shade lent an easy elegance that lifted the look.
Katie continued the refined colour story with a sleeveless top in the same beige hue, creating a streamlined, sophisticated outfit that's easy to recreate.
Chic, polished and worlds away from "stuffy", read on to shop my edit of the best black trousers and beige heels below.
Shop Black Trousers and Beige Heels:
Be quick! I can't see these staying in stock for long
In a light beige shade, these are so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
These come in five different leg lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
Be quick! These are on their way to selling out.
Style these with the matching blazer or wear with a simple tee.
These also come in tiger print and black.
I have these myself, and they're some of my most-worn trousers.
The short kitten heel ensures a comfortable stride.
The wool composition ensures a sleek, polished look.
These also come in dark brown and black.
