When you think of gold shoes, formal wear tends to come to mind. It’s true, just this week I was recommending gold strappy heels for a client’s bridesmaids, and gold shoes pair beautifully with a lot of holiday party dresses. But gold shoes, whether they’re sandals or heels, can be worn with so many different everyday outfits as well. Here’s what to wear with different types of gold shoes:
- Gold flat sandals can go with everything from chic shorts and medium blue jeans to wide-leg pants, skirts, and casual dresses of any length.
- Gold stilettos are best for formal wear and midi dresses.
- Strappy gold block heels in a more muted gold shade can be worn with jeans, wide-leg pants, and some dresses.
- Gold dressy flats can go with cocktail dresses or dress pants.
To see all my favorite gold sandals and strappy heels, check out my post on the Best Gold Strappy Heels.
What Colors Go With Gold Shoes
It depends on the colors and texture of the gold, but in general, gold heels and gold sandals can be worn with:
- Emerald Green
- Orange
- Deep Purple
- Plum/Eggplant
- Most Dark Blues, like navy
- Rich Tans
- Warm Reds
- Black
- Gold (I love to pair a gold dress with gold heels!)
- Prints that incorporate any of the above colors
- Any print or garment that has gold in it
What Not To Wear With Gold Shoes
First of all, you don’t want to wear dressier strappy gold heels casually. Gold heels don’t really do the “ironic” thing. Here are the looks and items that never really seem to work with gold heels or gold sandals:
- Cut-off shorts (like the picture above)
- Athleisure
- Distressed denim
- Light wash denim
- Joggers (even dressy joggers, it rarely seems to work)
Gold is a warm color that thrives with rich tones. Generally, it looks best with warmer tones, so you want to skip pairing your gold shoes with cool or bright tones like:
- Lavender
- White
- Neons
- Pink
- Pastels
- Yellow
- Super muted/dirty tones
- Super bright colors
The colors listed above go best with silver sandals. A “white” silver pairs beautifully with brights, whites, and cut-off shorts.
How To Style Gold Shoes – What To Wear With Gold Shoes
I’ve gone over what to wear with different types of gold shoes and what colors pair best with gold, so there’s just one last thing I want to mention. When styling gold shoes, always wear gold jewelry, like gold stacking rings or a gold necklace. For further inspiration, below are some of the various ways I’ve styled gold shoes over the years, from party looks to more casual options. Enjoy!
