Knowing which shoes to wear with your outfit is always one of fashion's biggest conundrums. Even as a fashion editor, styling certain pieces is no mean feat, and this is especially true for skirts. Although skirt trends varied on the S/S 24 runways, one common theme was full shapes, and subsequently, we're witnessing full skirts dominate retailers as of late—from boho styles to puffball silhouettes. However, there's a balance to strike so your outfit won't appear costume-like but modern and effortless. And as a seasoned skirt wearer, figuring out how to style full skirts has been somewhat of a trial-and-error process, but I've deduced a few key pointers.
Essentially, the less cumbersome the footwear, the better. I think it's best to pair full skirts with streamlined footwear, but many styles fit this description, from trainers with a refined profile to strappy heels or rounded ballet flats. So if you're in need of styling inspo, look no further. Below are the four shoe styles that pair best with full skirts.
What Shoes Go Best With Full Skirts?
1. Ballet Pumps
Style Notes: The ballet flat phenomenon shocked the fashion world and now encompasses a host of flat styles from peek-a-boo mesh flats to Mary Janes and the more classic iterations we're most familiar with. You're bound to look stylish, whichever you choose.
Shop Ballet Flats:
2. Minimalist Sandals
Style Notes: The promise of summer is on the horizon, which means introducing barely-there footwear back into our wardrobes. Come July, (weather permitting, of course) they're my go-to for most of my looks. Frankly, there's no outfit that minimalist sandals don't complement, and when it comes to styling full skirts, they tick the fuss-free-footwear box.
Shop Minimalist Sandals:
3. Retro Trainers
Style Notes: You mightn't think it, but trainers (particularly those boasting a vintage lilt) pair extremely well with full skirts. The juxtaposition of a traditionally "feminine" silhouette with casual footwear makes for a magical pairing. Add a touch of colour to a white skirt outfit with a pair in a contemporary hue like burgundy.
Shop Retro Trainers:
4. Heeled Sandals
Style Notes: If you're looking for an option to elevate the elegant skirt even further, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better pairing than a heeled shoe. From mules to strappy sandals, adding some height will balance the proportions of the fullness.
Shop Heeled Shoes:
