So You Bought a Denim Skirt—Here Are the Shoes That Work Best With Each Style

If there was one major fashion trend that we didn't see coming this year, it would undoubtedly have to be the return of the denim skirt. While designers tried to distract us with low slung, supersized jeans on the runways, and the high street still sang the virtues of the classic straight leg, influencers and insiders were quietly adding denim skirts to their wardrobes, and once we spotted it, it was impossible to miss it. 

Now you can pop into any store, both designer and high-street, and find an array of denim skirts just in time for warm-weather season, and the more we think about it, the more we wonder why we weren't all wearing them before. We know denim goes with everything, and we know that skirts and dresses are the first thing we reach for to keep cool when the temperatures rise, so what could make more sense than a chic hybrid of the two that manages to be casual and dressy all at once? 

shoes-to-wear-with-denim-skirts-307067-1683102386605-main

(Image credit: @sylviemus_)

So, now that we're all in agreement that denim skirts are well worth the investment, the only thing left to discuss is what to wear them with. Thankfully, we've already taken care of that, so if you're looking for the tops and jackets that'll work with your skirt, you'll find them here. But just as important as the clothes is the shoes, and if you've bought a denim skirt but don't know how to style it south of your ankles, you've come to the right place. 

shoes-to-wear-with-denim-skirts-307067-1683102391039-main

(Image credit: @claudia_berresford)

We've sifted through socials, scoured the new-in sections of some of our favourite brands, and conducted a quick (but thorough) editor poll to determine the best shoes to wear with denim skirts, so that's one less thing for you to have to think about in the morning. So whether you've bought a maxi, midi or mini denim skirt, consider this your definitive guide to getting the shoe styling right. You're welcome. 

THE BEST SHOES TO WEAR WITH DENIM MAXI SKIRTS

shoes-to-wear-with-denim-skirts-307067-1683103517862-main

(Image credit: @raeannlangas)

1. The Mid-Heel Sandal

2. The Luxe Flip Flop

3. Low-Top Trainers

THE BEST SHOES TO WEAR WITH DENIM MIDI SKIRTS

shoes-to-wear-with-denim-skirts-307067-1683103410803-main

(Image credit: @chrissyford)

4. The Loafer

5. The Slingback

6. The Wedge

THE BEST SHOES TO WEAR WITH DENIM MINI SKIRTS

shoes-to-wear-with-denim-skirts-307067-1683102428523-main

(Image credit: @sylviemus_)

7. The Mules

8. The High-Heel Sandal

9. The Ballet Pump

Up Next, It's True—These 6 Shoe Colours Go With Absolutely Everything

Remy Farrell
Fashion Editor

Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris & Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.In her role as shopping editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with the Who What Wear readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.