Hold the Black Heels—This Shoe Colour Trend Looks Best With Jeans
Want to wear blue jeans with heels? This elevated neutral makes them look chic.
If you want to wear jeans with heels—and, as a denim person through and through, I find myself reaching for this combination constantly—then I have one Dua Lipa-approved styling tip for you. Instead of defaulting to classic black stilettos, opt for a more interesting neutral and style your denim with brown heels instead.
A harmonious pairing, glossy brown shoes ground blue denim, creating a balanced look without the harsh contrast that black can bring. The rich neutral feels polished and elevated whilst remaining incredibly easy to wear.
Demonstrating exactly why it's one of the chicest shoe colour trends to wear with jeans, Dua Lipa stepped out this week in the elegant combination, pairing brown heels with relaxed blue jeans and a lace-trimmed cami. By choosing her top in a coordinating chocolate-brown shade, she brought even more cohesion to the outfit whilst keeping the overall look unfussy and easy.
Where black heels can sometimes feel a little stark against casual denim, and brighter shades like red or butter yellow make more of a statement, brown feels elevated but wearable every time.
So, if you're looking for the easiest way to elevate your favourite jeans-and-heels combination, brown heels would be my first recommendation. Read on to shop my edit of the best pairs below.
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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.