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From Flats To Boots, These Are The Best Shoes To Wear With Long Dresses
Fall has arrived, winter is on the way, and I’m on the lookout for all the best shoes to wear with long dresses. So, from flats to boots and sneakers to kitten heels, I’ve scrolled through thousands of pages of designer footwear to narrow it down. Below is my carefully curated edit of shoes I’ll wear with long dresses for the season ahead. Will you opt for a sleek pair of metallic sneakers and a stretch knit maxi dress on weekends? Or will it be a chic pair of flats and a structured maxi silhouette for stylish office days? Keep reading to find your new go-to shoes to style with every long dress you own…
Kitten Heels & Flats Are The Best Shoes To Wear With Long Dresses On Off Duty Days
I’m calling it, when it comes to off-duty dressing, flats and sneakers are the best shoes to wear with long dresses. And, since I feel better and relax more when I successfully combine style and comfort, these shoe and dress pairings couldn’t be more perfect! Firstly, I highly recommend adding the Mamastrapitina ballerina flats by Christian Louboutin to your cart before they inevitably sell out. Secondly, pair them with the Nami sweater dress by Veronica Beard and the metallic woven Hollis tote by Anthropologie. The ultimate weekend brunch date outfit, I predict you’ll be wearing these pieces on repeat throughout fall and winter.
Additionally, the Ibor leather slingback sandals by Neous will elevate any ankle-length, after-dark outfits that you have planned this fall. Choose a chic maxi dress like the Manuela bow slip maxi dress by Loveshackfancy and a top handle bag to tie the look together. I highly recommend the statement embellished Loco leather bag by Valentino Garavani. Like the outfit above, these versatile pieces are perfect for a capsule closet and will remain in style for years to come.
Shop more of the best shoes to wear with long dresses selected and reviewed by our expert fashion buyers and stylists
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CHLOÉ Eve Thigh High Boot
$2,090 -
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Santia Pointed Toe Knee High Boot
$2,195 -
GUCCI Pointed Toe Booties
$1,790 -
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Mamastrapitina Ballerina Flats
$1,195 -
AQUAZZURA So Nude Leather Sandals
$795 -
AQUAZZURA Snake-Embossed Slingback Pumps
$895 -
PRADA Mordore Nappa Heeled Sandals
$1,220 -
AQUAZZURA Mayor 35 Mary Jane Pumps
$1,250 -
VALENTINO GARAVANI Bowjane Mary Jane Flats
$1,650 -
SAINT LAURENT Vicky 90 Ankle Boots
$1,590 -
GOLA Badminton Court Sneakers
$80 -
P448 Monza Sneakers
$345 -
VAGABOND SHOEMAKERS Vagabond Flats
$130 -
GOLDEN GOOSE Ballstar Sneakers
$595 -
GIANVITO ROSSI Linsay Ankle Boots
$1,895 -
NEOUS Ibor Leather Slingback Sandals
$650 -
ROGER VIVIER Buckle-embellished Sequined Metallic Leather Slingback Pumps
$1,125 -
VERSACE Medusa-plaque Metallic Ballerina Shoes
$925 -
MIU MIU Buckled Leather Ballerina Shoes
$1,050 -
GOLA Elan Sneakers
$110 -
AMINA MUADDI Ane Crystal-embellished Leather Ballet Flats
$1,345 -
SAM EDELMAN Miranda Mary Jane Flat
$130 -
SAINT LAURENT 110mm Vendome Leather Buckle Boots
$1,950 -
VALENTINO GARAVANI Rockstud metallic leather ballet flats
$950 -
BALENCIAGA Beige 3XL Sneaker
$1,150 -
GOLA Torpedo Sneakers
$125 -
GIANVITO ROSSI Carla Mary Jane Ballet Flat
$745 -
GOLDEN GOOSE Ballstar Distressed Leather Sneakers
$565 -
AMINA MUADDI Fiona Suede Boots
$1,375 -
MANOLO BLAHNIK Garder 45 Velvet Knee Boots
$1,275
Flats Or Boots? Choosing The Best Smart Shoes To Wear With Long Dresses
I’m all about designer boots when it comes to the best shoes to wear with long dresses in the fall. In particular, the Linsay ankle boots by Gianvito Rossi. Boots like these will never go out of style. Plus, they’ll go with every long dress you own making them look instantly chicer. On top of this, they’ll stave off the impending chill and look amazing in the process. Add these boots to your cart before they inevitably sell out. Then, style them with Balenciaga’s ribbed knit turtleneck maxi dress and the mini La Medusa top handle bag by Versace for maximum weekend style points this fall and beyond.
As for heels? Don’t get me wrong, they can totally work with long dresses. Especially if we’re talking about gowns. However, if we’re talking about the best shoes to wear with long dresses for less dressy dress codes, I opt for embellished flats every time. This chic combination of an ankle-length or floor-sweeping silhouette and statement embellishments never fails. For example, try the gathered midi dress by Victoria Beckham with the Ane crystal-embellished ballet flats by Amina Muaddi. Add the Le City small bag by Balenciaga to complete this effortlessly stylish ensemble. It’s the perfect outfit for low-key dinner dates and any other weekend evening plans where you want to feel your most put-together self.