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Hold the Black Heels—This Shoe Colour Trend Looks Best With Jeans

By Swedan Margen

Hold the Black Heels—This Shoe Colour Trend Looks Best With Jeans

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.

Dua Lipa wears blue jeans with brown satin heels and a brown lace-trim tank top.

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.

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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.

Shop Brown Heels:

Kitten-Heeled Slingbacks

H&M

Kitten-Heeled Slingbacks

These also come in black and beige.

Heeled Sandals With Metallic Detail - Women | Mango United Kingdom

Mango

Heeled Sandals With Metallic Detail

Wear these with jeans to give your favourite denim an elevated edge.

Stassie T-Strap Pump

Reformation

Stassie T-Strap Pump

These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.

Topshop Angel Faux Suede High Heeled Court Shoe in Chocolate

Topshop

Angel Faux Suede High Heeled Court Shoe

The slingback shoe trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Miriam Leather Pumps

Khaite

Miriam Leather Pumps

The glazed calf leather lends these such an elevated finish.

Ixia 80

The chocolate brown colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Arc Leather Pumps

Jil Sander

Arc Leather Pumps

The low heel adds a little height without sacrificing comfort.

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