Style Guide: How to pair your jeans with the right shoes

Style Guide: 14 Ways to pair your jeans with the right shoes

Angela Goh

03 Apr 2017

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Grey + black
Grey denim jeans may not be common, but they definitely should be a wardrobe favourite. Also, if you've never tried rolling up your jeans before, here's a reason why: they make wearing casual footwear much easier.

Photo: @andicsinger
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Block heels + bell bottoms
Block heel boots in jet black definitely pair well with slim fit bell bottoms, as you can tell. Throw yourself back to the 70s with this chic and timeless (not to mention groovy) look.

Photo: @salinachai
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Light denim + pink tassels
The strappy heels and light wash denim combo here makes perfect sense. The delicate tassels make for a sweet and flirty touch, while the rugged ripped denim look gives the ensemble an additional edge.

Photo: @runwayonthego
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Strappy heels + frayed denim
Yet another strappy sandal + light denim look, this combo works particularly well with tanned skin tones, to create a gorgeous contrast in colour scheme.

Photo: @andicsinger
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Solid colours
For a bolder look, try block coloured shoes with a pair of dark jeans. This eye-catching pair of dark red suede shoes look stunning when matched with the dark blue hue of the denim.

Photo: @runwayonthego
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Black pumps are here to stay
Simple black pumps will go with jeans of any colour, so you should definitely have a pair of them lying around. And whatever the cut of your jeans - skinny, boyfriend, mom, baggy, bell bottom - the essential black pumps will never let you down.

Photo: @wethepeoplestyle
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Monochrome factor
You've probably worn sneakers with jeans at some point, but there are still ways to style this simple combo up a notch with high-waisted white skinnies, rolled up at the ankles, to blow up that chic factor.

Photo: @vis_a
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Pale colours
Pale hues don't always mean a faded out look - you can still contrast lighter pieces. Take for example this combo of pale pink shoes + pale grey jeans. The warmth of your skin tone mixed with the pink shade will contrast with the neutral grey.

Photo: @dayinmydreams
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Vibrant footwear
Bright reds go with denim blue, contrary to popular belief. Trust us, this is a combination that will turn heads.

Photo: @runwayonthego
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Get your shine on
Go for a more unique look with metallic shoes - don't worry, we swear you won't look like a space cadet. Make this your go-to look if you want to flaunt a quirky style without being too outrageous.

Photo: @wethepeoplestyle
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Texture, texture
Who said shoes only had to come in basic shapes and textures? Try something different to stand out from the crowd.

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The optical illusion
Create some visual lines in your outfit. These ripped jeans are subtle enough to pass off as more of a functional piece than a rugged worn-to-death statement piece, and the shoes here emphasise the "lines everywhere" theme.

Photo: @runwayonthego
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Block heels in black
Once again, we'd like to emphasise how well block heels go with jeans, especially in black.

Photo: @wethepeoplestyle
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Cropped jeans + simple pumps
Cropped jeans that show a bit of skin at the ankles are the trend now, so make sure you put your best foot forward in a pair of understated and elegant stiletto pumps!

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No idea which shoes to wear with your denim jeans? We've got you covered.

When it comes to your wardrobe staples of skinny jeans and straight cut jeans, high-waist jeans and ripped-at-the-knee jeans, you’ve probably found yourself running out of ideas on how to style them with your footwear. If you’re the type to step into the same old basic pumps or Adidas sneakers day in and day out because you think they’re the only shoes that will go with your denim, then we’ve got news for you.

There are a myriad of colours, textures and cuts that you can wear to suit your jeans. From stiletto heels to block heel sandals, burgundy suede to metallic silver, we’ve rounded up some of the best combos from all over Instagram and the fashion blogosphere to grant you the inspiration you need so you never have to step foot outside without feeling like your style factor has flown out the window.

Head up to the gallery and acquaint yourself with these fashion gurus and their signature styles.

Angela Goh

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