Ekaterina Malyarova
We all know that colors affect a person's mood. For example, blue has a calming effect and helps you feel peace of mind. It impresses with the richness of its color range: azure, azure blue, cobalt, sapphire, dark blue, royal, denim, ultramarine. It's safe to say that blue suits everyone, sometimes you just need to find your tone.
If we talk about the wardrobe, then a dress in this shade looks elegant and expensive. This outfit turns out stylish, so it attracts the attention of passers-by. Well-chosen shoes and accessories will complete the look.
What color should you choose shoes? What shoes to wear with a blue dress? What to combine with summer blue dresses, sheath, floor-length and midi dresses? Let's talk about everything in more detail and put together current looks according to fashion trends.
The best shoe colors to match a blue dress
The easiest option is to wear shoes that match the dress. However, it is much more interesting to experiment with color. Shoes that are a couple of shades lighter or darker than your clothes will look original. But here it is important to remember whether the dress has a cold or warm shade. Shoes in cool colors go well with “cold” outfits; accordingly, warm shades are “friends” with warm ones.
In an outfit with contrasting shoes, everything is the same. Wear more subdued shoes with cool blue tones. The following shades harmonize well with a cold-colored dress:
- mint;
- lavender;
- emerald;
- lemon;
- burgundy;
- lilac;
- powdery.
What shoes go with a warm blue dress? Combine bright outfits with shoes from a warm, expressive palette. Here are the tones with which you need to combine “warm” clothes:
- red;
- yellow;
- mustard;
- chestnut;
- orange;
- ginger;
- golden.
Of course, there are also classic colors that suit cold and warm palettes. Feel free to wear white, black, beige or coral shoes. This way you definitely won’t go wrong with the combinations.
Shoes for dresses of different styles
The choice of suitable shoes depends on the style and length of the dress. There are many options: from boots and ankle boots to stiletto heels and ballet flats. So what shoes to wear with different blue dresses?
Midi dresses
Midi dresses are mid-length (somewhere between knee and ankle). They come in straight, full-skirted and oversized. The straight model can be worn with pumps in pastel shades and headed to the office. The look with contrasting shoes and bright jewelry is ideal for an evening out. If it's autumn outside, high-top boots are an excellent choice.
Flared dresses look elegant and feminine, emphasizing a thin waist. Stiletto heels, pumps and ballet flats go well with a curvy bottom. This outfit is chosen for special events (graduation, friend’s wedding) and as an everyday look. Depending on the material, pattern on the fabric and details (earrings, rings, bracelets), the look will be either festive or casual.
Oversized models do not lose their relevance. Due to a certain bagginess in them, the girl looks especially fragile and slender. The best shoes for an oversized blue dress are sneakers, slip-ons, wedge sandals, moccasins and boots.
Sheath dresses
A fitted, tight dress is a classic model. It well emphasizes the graceful contours of the female figure. The outfit is ideal for a work outfit, a business dinner in a restaurant, as well as a social occasion. Knee-high boots, elegant mules, ankle boots, pumps and sandals must have heels, which will only complement a beautiful blue dress. What to wear with shoes and what type is now clear, which means you can discuss the details of the look.
The sheath dress can be combined with a miniature clutch, watch, bracelet, string of pearls or pendant on a thin chain. Also, the look is indispensable without tights or stockings. A jacket over the outfit will complete the business style, and a cardigan will slightly dilute the severity and add lightness.
Dress to the floor
Designers call a floor-length dress one that does not reach the surface of the ground by 2-4 cm (about the ankle). This model looks elegant, feminine and is most often worn for a special occasion. Floor-length dresses are:
- silhouette;
- with open and closed shoulders;
- with a train;
- with a loose-fitting skirt.
The fact that the skirt is in contact with the floor makes the gait smooth and graceful. Possible shoe options for a floor-length blue dress are ballet flats and heels (for an evening look). These can be sandals with stilettos or flat heels, pumps, shoes with an ankle clasp, with an open and closed toe. In general, the look turns out to be exquisite, Hollywood, like for the red carpet.
Summer dresses
A variety of models and shades allows you to find your favorite blue dress. What to wear with shoes and what should they be like? Ballet flats with ties, wedge sandals, pumps, espadrilles, sandals, and shoes with ribbons are suitable for summer looks. The choice of styles is also huge: beach, casual, light romantic, ethnic. The materials from which the outfits are made are:
- silk;
- chiffon;
- cotton;
- satin;
- viscose.
A flowy dress made of natural fabrics is well ventilated, so you will never feel hot in it. A must have for a beach holiday is a long maxi dress. Wear sandals, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses with it.
Outfits with ethnic motifs are usually sewn just below the knee or up to the ankle. Now there are many cute options for everyday wear. Original national patterns will decorate your everyday life. It is better not to burden this model with unnecessary accents. Suitable shoes for a blue ethnic dress - pumps, wedge and heeled sandals, sandals, ballet flats with ties.
Fashionable outfit ideas
To diversify your wardrobe and lift your mood, try experimenting with styles. This will bring bright colors and a dose of creativity to the outfit. Alternatively, you can take a closer look at these fashion trends:
- boho;
- dress shirt;
- outfit with geometric heels;
- robe dress;
- trapeze outfit;
- romantic dress with cowboy boots.
Boho
If you crave experimentation, then the boho style is what you need. It is characterized by layering, knitted accessories, long flowy skirts, jewelry, large bags and low-top shoes. Such images are preferred by people of creative professions, such as actors, artists, musicians.
Dress shirt
The shirt dress has firmly settled in the wardrobes of fashionistas. It comes in both loose and fitted. This option is good for going out into the city for shopping and for a leisurely walk. Light-colored moccasins, pumps, mules, and sandals would be good shoes to wear with a blue shirtdress.
Geometric heel
Another original look is a blue outfit and shoes with geometric heels. Sculpted heels are very trendy this season. It can be in the form of balls, a rectangle, a trapezoid, and in general its shape completely depends on the designer’s imagination. It is clear that such an image will not go unnoticed.
Dress-robe
The wrap dress is tied at the waist with a belt, has a loose bottom cut, and comes above and below the knee. It visually lengthens and emphasizes a thin neck, and also emphasizes a slender figure. A girl in such an outfit looks very feminine and seems even slimmer. Stiletto heels are ideal as shoes for a blue robe dress.
Trapezoid
Fashion is cyclical and the trapeze dress from the 1960s is back in style. Our grandmothers used to wear them, but today we ourselves are looking for interesting options. The silhouette in this model has an A-shape and length to and below the knee. The style is universal: it removes the emphasis from excessive thinness, and also visually aligns the more voluminous proportions of the body. Sandals with wedges or small square heels, ballet flats, slip-ons - shoes to go with a blue a-line dress.
Cowboy boots
It seems that it is better to combine a romantic outfit with cowboy boots. However, let's not rush to conclusions. Now designers are offering ideas for truly girly boots with floral print and fringe decorations. Most often, cowboy boots are sold in white, black and tan. All three shades look harmonious with blue, so combining models will not be difficult.
There are many options for shoes to go with a blue dress. It doesn't matter what you prefer: heels, flat soles, cold palette or warm shades. The main thing is to discover new images and not be afraid to experiment.
Some women suffer from an irresistible craving for shoes - they always want to update their wardrobe with new pairs, color-matched to all the dresses in their personal collection. Not every pair of shoes, however, will be appropriate with a particular dress. ELLE shares the main rules for choosing shoes to match a dress by color.
Rule #1: Match shoes to dress, not dress to shoes
What shoes go with a white dress? What about pink or red? Many people ask these questions when going to a party. If you choose a dress in a bright color or with a catchy print for the evening, it is best to choose plain neutral shoes in black or the color that is present on the dress. If the choice fell on a dress with sequins or a dress in a gold or silver shade, then beige or nude shoes would be suitable for it.
Rule #2: Add some sparkle to a neutral dress with a pop of color in your shoes.
In a situation on the contrary, when the dress chosen is neutral - beige or black - it is best to turn to bright shoes that add zest to the image. What shoes go with a conservative-style pencil dress? It depends on what color the dress is, but in general, stylists often recommend sexy red shoes to go with a black dress.
Rule #3: If the dress has a multi-colored geometric print, the shoes should match one of its shades, preferably light
For example, if there are purple and yellow touches on the dress, yellow shoes that match the color of the dress would be appropriate. You can safely buy cobalt pumps for a blue or turquoise dress with a multi-colored pattern, red for a green and red dress, and white for a white with a colored pattern.
Rule #4: Avoid total bows
You shouldn’t go shopping for pink sandals if you decide to wear a pink dress to the upcoming party, and you shouldn’t wear dark blue shoes to the office with a dark blue trouser suit. Blue shoes will not go well with blue, and yellow loafers will not look any more attractive in the company of a yellow sundress. Instead, you should use the above rules.
Blue is a bottomless color. This is a selfless, persistent, constant and strict tone. Every woman's wardrobe should have a piece of this color. Choosing shoes to go with this dress is not an easy task. There are a lot of suitable options, so it’s easy to get confused. Plus there are so many shades. These are light and dark tones, as well as turquoise, blue and others. What kind of shoes should you wear with a blue dress?
What to combine with dark blue decoration?
The dark blue dress is available in different designs. The cooler the shade, the more suitable the decoration is for business negotiations and work. However, this does not mean that such decoration cannot be used anywhere else. A velvet robe of this shade is an excellent solution for a business dinner. And if the outfit is floor-length, then you can safely wear it to the theater or other similar institution.
An ultramarine sheath dress is suitable for work. You can also wear knitted or knitted clothing for this occasion. Lace cornflower blue decoration is the best option for cocktails. But for each of these outfits to sound worthy, you need to know exactly what dark blue dress you can wear with it.
Here are some successful sets with dark blue decoration:
- A dark cornflower blue sheath dress in combination with a jacket of the same shade or black tone can be worn when going to a business meeting. The bag in this set should be dark in color. What shoes to wear with a formal blue dress? It's best if they are pumps to match the handbag.
- A shirt dress is suitable for everyday use. It is recommended to combine it with accessories made in brown tones. If you want to add femininity to your look, then throw a beige or yellow bolero or cardigan over your shoulders.
- To go out, you should wear a long outfit. Shoes under a floor-length blue dress should be closed. In color they can be black or any other dark shade.
- You can wear a sheath dress to a festive event, complemented by a beige or milky handbag. What shoes go with a blue dress for a special occasion? Here it is best to wear shoes that match or are slightly lighter than your handbag.
- Decoration with a peplum is for slender women. This outfit is best complemented with a string of pearls. This could be a bracelet, necklace and earrings.
- In winter and autumn, ultramarine decoration can be complemented with a knitted hat with a tiger print. Shoes can be beige or brown.
- A summer outfit is best combined with accessories or a jacket in orange, red or yellow. Shoes should be light.
Knowing what shoes will go with a dark blue dress, you can easily put together a coordinated look that others will appreciate!
What color shoes are suitable?
What shoes to match with a blue dress to make the look complete? Undoubtedly, black shoes are an excellent solution. You can also wear red, white and gray shoes with this decoration. The main thing is not to make a mistake when putting together an ensemble, since not every style and color of shoes will suit the decoration of a given tone.
The combination of ultramarine and white will create a marine style. You will need pumps, a fitted or straight cut outfit, and you can complete the ensemble with a belt with an anchor on the buckle. A simple black leather belt would also work well. It would be good if there were white patterns on the clothes. White shoes can also be complemented with a thin strap of a similar color, a white handbag or white beads, or a hat.
Blue outfit and green sandals. This is a good ensemble for summer. Here, shoes for a blue dress should be as light as possible and without decorations. It is allowed to add a thin green leather belt with decorations in the form of leaves and flowers. It is not recommended to add a lot of green to such a set and use large decorations. This will add overload to the image, which is completely undesirable for summer.
Dressing in a turquoise shade is one of the most popular shades and can be combined with shoes of different colors. A lot here depends on what material the shoes are made of. Black sandals can be worn under light turquoise decoration. This outfit also goes well with golden and beige shoes. Gray-toned pumps go very well with a turquoise dress. This outfit also goes well with purple, green, cornflower blue and red shoes. To create a delicate look, it is recommended to use blue or beige shoes.
Now you know exactly what color shoes suit a blue dress best, so you won’t have any difficulties with the choice.
Blue dress and red shoes
Some stylists are sure that a blue dress and red shoes are an unacceptable combination. However, in reality this is not at all the case.
This combination looks extravagant and extraordinary. Confident women will certainly like it. Moreover, you can safely wear such an ensemble both on a special occasion and when going to a business meeting. The set is suitable for everyday work - red pumps and cornflower blue decoration, strictly cut. It is recommended to complement this set with a neckerchief to match the shoes. All red accessories should be small in size.
You can experiment with your everyday style. Accessories in rich colors are suitable here. For example, wear a purple-gray outfit, a jacket or bolero in red, and complement everything with a bag, belt and red beads. If you prefer a casual style, then wear white pumps with your cornflower blue dress and tie a red scarf.
Photo of a blue dress with red shoes
How else can you combine blue jewelry and red shoes? Stylists consider the following options to be the most successful:
- Bright shoes and modest decoration. This combination looks very fresh.
- An outfit with a print and shoes in a rich tone. This is an excellent set for the warm season.
- Cornflower blue decoration, red gloves and pumps. This combination will be appropriate if you go out.
- Purple-gray vestments with red accents and red shoes. Clothes can feature flowers or geometric patterns.
Blue dress and beige shoes
A blue dress and beige shoes are a classic solution. This combination looks very harmonious. The shade of the dress can be very different. The good thing about beige shoes is that they help you lengthen your legs. For short girls, such shoes are a real salvation. This set can be complemented with a beige belt and a handbag in a darker tone than the shoes.
Photo of a blue dress with beige shoes
A bright blue dress can be combined not only with beige shoes, but also with pink, purple, light green and other bright shades. When wearing this outfit with beige shoes, the set can be complemented with a beige leather jacket. A black jacket also looks good. A casual bright cornflower blue outfit can be complemented with a bright orange scarf, a watch and a small handbag to match the scarf.
Wear a blue dress with matching shoes and look put together!
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Sky and sea, sapphire, cornflower blue and cobalt - multifaceted shades of blue, so adored by clothing designers and us, customers. If you love the palette of this color, feel free to wear a dress of any shade.
Blue has not given up its position over the past few seasons. It is not in competition, as it is appropriate in any situation.
When creating an evening, business or casual look using a blue dress as a basic element, you need to properly complement it with appropriate shoes and accessories.
When you want to look strict and noble, opt for models that follow traditional shades.
- Black and dark blue. They will always be appropriate. If you need to quickly put together an image, without thinking through it in detail, use the universal black pumps that every fashionista has in her wardrobe. In a combination of blue clothes and shoes, it is desirable that the latter match the tone of the outfit or are a little darker.
- Brown. A product made of thick fabric, with the addition of wool, cashmere, will be suitable for dark brown laconic models with a medium height thick heel.
- Beige. A fresh and most successful solution that will emphasize the length and slenderness of your legs. The right choice would be a simple dress that fits your figure, knee-length and matching skin tone or stockings, beige laconic pumps with high heels.
- White and gray. Options for the warm season. A summer blue dress made of light natural fabrics will be complemented and decorated with white or cream, light gray ballet flats and open wedge shoes. They will perfectly emphasize the lightness and mischief of a nautical-themed outfit (white and blue stripes). Suitable for sporty and urban style.
Important! The choice of white, light gray, beige shoes will be inappropriate in combination with stockings and tights of black and dark gray shades.
Bright colors
Shoes in bright colors will help you create a more daring, trendy look and play with unusual color schemes:
- Red. This is the color of women who are confident in their beauty. Not every one of us will decide to wear red clothes, but every beautiful lady should complement the outfit with a deep blue tone, red pumps and balance the image with a hat, belt or handbag, matching the shoes.
- Yellow and gold. An unusually bright and extravagant combination. If the decoration of the dress contains yellow details - buttons, collar, cuffs, shoes, select them to match them. Add a festive touch to your outfit with a pair of gold shoes. They will become a highlight.
Shoes to match the style of the dress
The choice of a pair for a dress should not be random, but should correspond to its style. A floor-length evening dress hides your legs, so without thinking twice, you can choose a simple model, but with high heels. The stiletto heel elongates the figure and makes it look stately.
The sheath dress is perfect for everyday work. It will be paired with laconic pumps, on a stable last, in a traditional color palette.
For short styles, for a walk on a summer day, it would be appropriate to choose loafers, ballet flats or pumps with wedges, square heels, and rich colors. This palette looks more interesting and less formal.
For a dress with a flared skirt, shoes with a rounded toe, thick heels or platforms are often used.
What to consider when choosing
When thinking about and trying on an image for yourself, pay attention to the following points:
- The more complex the finishing of the outfit, the more neutral the shoes should be.
- If the dress shines and shimmers with a lot of sequins and rhinestones, the same shoes will be completely tasteless. The emphasis is on one thing.
- The thinner the fabric, the more airy the evening look, the thinner and higher the heel.
- To appropriately fit bright pumps into your look, complement it with a detail of a similar shade (for example, a blue dress, red shoes, and a belt or earrings to go with them).
Stylish looks
Each image has its place and time. A girl who understands and accepts this fact, and has a sense of proportion, will always look dignified and interesting.
Office. Business style dictates its own strict rules. To choose shoes for a blue dress, in order to look strict and not defiant, you need to match it, black or beige. Acceptable options are dark gray, wine, olive shades in classic, closed models with low heels.
Everyday. This is where you can have a blast and have some fun by experimenting with colors, textures and accessories. For example, ballet flats, moccasins, Roman sandals, shoes with thick soles, with straps on the instep (Mary Jane model), in different bright summer colors, will go well with a denim sundress or shirt dress. An interesting look is a blue sundress with white shoes.
Important! Attractive color of the shoes, suitable for girls with long and slender legs. In other cases, it is worth stopping at neutral models with wedges and heels.
Cocktail. An undisputed classic is a blue cocktail dress paired with beige shoes. They will lengthen the line of the leg and hips, making it slimmer. With clothes in a tulip style, with a pencil skirt, shoes with a T-shaped strap, an open toe, or vice versa, where only the toe and heel are covered, look great.
Evening. For a long robe, with a wide or asymmetrical hem, it is advisable to purchase classic pumps or sandals, such as a palette of black, beige-gold, silver. Heel is a must. They can be complemented with lacquered, satin inserts or bows. If the dress is lace, you should avoid decorations on the shoes.
It doesn’t matter what kind of girl you are - sporty, business or glamorous. Each of us needs a blue dress. It will become a necessary acquisition and will decorate the wardrobe of any style, and it will be easy to choose a pair of shoes for it, observing a number of rules.
When it comes to choosing plain shoes, girls usually don’t have any particular difficulties. But what shoes to go with a blue dress Need to buy for a woman who prefers printed accessories? When purchasing, consider where you will go in this outfit. To create a casual look, use accessories with animal prints. Are you going on a romantic date? Give preference to models with bright patterns. If the shoes have a geometric pattern, you will need a wardrobe item with a simple cut. When purchasing such elegant additions, remember that the color of the pattern should echo the shade of other accessories (bracelet, strap).
The style of clothing is of no small importance when choosing shoes. What shoes should you consider buying for a blue dress for everyday wear? If you choose to accompany a weightless Greek item, tunic, or baby doll model, give preference to sandals, fabric or patent leather ballet shoes. For clothes in boho or country style, attributes with a stable heel or wedge in pastel and beige colors, which are present in the pattern of clothing or accessories, are suitable.
What color shoes to go with a blue dress What type of case is worth purchasing? If you choose this outfit for going to a party or to a cafe, buy classic pumps, models with platforms or stiletto heels, shoes with closed or open toes. Decide on the color scheme based on the shade of the base of the bow and accessories. For office work and business meetings, buy closed-toe pumps in black, dark gray or dark green.
For cocktail dresses with a flounce, tulip or pencil skirt, it is recommended to choose shoes with heels with an open or closed toe in beige. This is a classic combination that emphasizes the good taste of the housewife and helps make the image attractive. What color shoes should you consider for a blue prom dress? Stylists advise young ladies to pay attention to bright models. It’s good if the shade matches the color of accessories or prints.
What color shoes go with a blue dress? for an evening out? When choosing an accompaniment to your festive clothes, be guided by the length and style of the outfit. If the hem of the item has an asymmetrical shape, give preference to sandals or pumps with heels in black, gold, silver or delicate nude models. If your choice fell on a floor-length wardrobe item, you can wear any shoes that correspond to the dress code, the time of year and your preferences. Despite the absence of serious restrictions on shoes for maxi clothing, white models are highly undesirable. They create a serious contrast with the color of the dress and visually divide the image into two parts.
The choice of shoes is also influenced by the texture of the fabric of your outfit. What color shoes go with blue dresses made of thick fabric? If the material used for tailoring is linen, denim or wool, give preference to black, dark blue and rich brown pumps. The same shoes will go well with a floor-length outfit made of heavy satin or silk. Clothing with a flowing tulle skirt goes well with pumps to match the dress. This is the option when white shoes can be used as an addition. For blue knitted items, it is better to purchase shoes of the simplest style, made in black, brown or gray.
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