Black Pumps, You're On Notice—At Chic Holiday Parties, This "Risky" Heel Color Trend is Winning
While we wouldn't say that black heels are ever truly "out," they're definitely losing favor this winter. With the rise of numerous new heel trends, it means that traditional styles aren't as popular as they once were this season, and that's true of the classic black heels. Instead, I've noticed that at the chicest holiday parties and with the coolest skirts and dresses, fashion people are opting for a much more controversial heel color: white.
White heels are hardly an obvious pick, especially this time of year when you have to contend with all the sleet and snow that lines the sidewalks. Regardless of the weather, white heels are always at risk of obtaining a scuff mark or two, making them less practical than darker shades. But as always, fashion enthusiasts are drawing our attention to the high potential of bright white, ivory, and cream-toned heels in a cold-weather outfit. They're an eye-catching detail that pops against tights and are proving to be the ultimate pairing to bright-colored outfits—just ask Dua Lipa, who recently paired Jude's Fame Pumps with a baby blue leather skirt set while on tour.
Black heels are fine, but this winter, see how the best-dressed names from Dua Lipa to Parisian fashion people are styling white pumps in all their latest outfits.
The heels from this emerging brand are some of the most sought-after among fashion people.
Prada
Antiqued Leather Pumps
They come pre-tarnished, as only Miuccia Prada could dream up.
Love the slightly sculptural shape here.
The most forward pumps of the moment feature this V-shaped vamp detail.
Roger Vivier
Decollete Trompette 45 Pumps
These rival designer silhouettes.
MANGO
Kitten-Heel Pointed Shoes
The straps will really pop when styled with a pair of tights.
Toteme
Leather Wedge Pumps
Cool wedges in 2025? Sign me up.
You'll get so much wear out of these.
Don't miss the peep-toe detail here.
MANGO
Leather Peep-Toe High-Heeled Shoes
A fun trend piece to tap into.
Tory Burch
Double T Buckle Kitten Heel Pumps 45mm
The two-tone contrast is so striking.
ALAÏA
AlaΪa Square Toe Pump
Suddenly, I'm so into sqaure-toe pumps again.
To wear with jeans and skirts alike.
Rebecca Minkoff
West Pointed Toe Pump
This stacked heel is so cool.
Jil Sander
Crinkled Patent-Leather Pumps
The crinkled leather adds a forward feel.
Tony Bianco
Sassy Slingback Pump
Jeffrey Campbell
Trustee Pump
It doesn't get any more walkable than this.
