Finding the right shoes to wear with a red dress isn’t always easy. Black and cream are failsafe options, of course, but they’re far from the most interesting. Red shoes can feel a little too matchy-matchy, so where does that leave us when it comes to building a cohesive outfit that doesn’t clash? Well, Victoria Beckham has just stepped out in a pairing that makes the answer feel simple.
Wearing the sleekest satin dress in a striking letterbox-red shade, Victoria created one of the chicest colour combinations I’ve come across this season, styling her look with a pair of plum heels. Bringing just as much depth to the outfit as the red itself, the rich purple shade felt like the perfect counterpoint to the dress’s vibrant hue.
Neither fading into the background nor competing with the red, plum was the chicest finishing touch. The pairing also taps into the red-and-purple colour combination that gained momentum during Fashion Month just a few weeks ago. I’m not surprised to see this richer, winter-ready take on the trend starting to gain traction.
While I’m now ready to consider plum heels a go-to for red dresses, I can see this shoe trend working just as well with jeans, too. If you’re tempted to try the pairing yourself, read on for the plum heels I’d recommend shopping below.
Shop Plum Heels:
The slingback design gives these shoes such a sleek, elegant edge.
Wear these with a red dress or use them to dress up jeans.
The kitten heel design ensures a comfortable stride.
Whilst I love these in the rich plum shade, they also come in five other colour ways.
Add a pop of colour to your winter rotation.
Just watch: the plum colour trend is about to take off.
I think these look much more expensive than they actually are.
Saint Laurent’s slingbacks are a fashion person’s favourites.
