5 Different Types of Shoes You Can Wear to a Wedding
The days of being forced to wear the same wedding-guest shoes to each event you attend are long gone. However, there are quite a few important traits to consider regarding the wedding shoes you choose to wear: comfort, style, and suitability for dress code (to name a few).
To simplify shopping for the perfect pair of wedding-guest shoes, we've rounded up the best five styles to purchase when the next rush of invites arrives in the mail. Whether it be a laid-back, rustic-style wedding or a black-tie event, you'll have no problem finding the exact pair for any occasion. The best part? You can wear nearly every one of these styles post-nuptials.
Shop the best five shoe styles to wear to weddings.
Chunky Midi Heels
The classic silhouette will go with practically anything.Available in sizes 35 to 41.
You can never go wrong with black pumps.Available in sizes 5.5 to 11.5.
Don't be afraid to go bold with metallics. Available in sizes 6 to 11.
Kitten Heels
We can't help but love the bow detail. Available in sizes 5 to 11.
These will pair perfectly with a simple black dress.Available in sizes 6 to 9.5.
This deep orange color is everywhere right now. Available in sizes 35 to 42.
Mules
The muted neutral color of these mules goes with everything. Available in sizes 5 to 11.
Flats
Slides at a wedding? Why not?Available in sizes 35 to 42.
The puff detail is playful and also on trend. Available in sizes 35 to 41.
Because who doesn't love red velvet? Available in sizes 35 to 41.
This deep burgundy color is perfect for winter. Available in sizes 5 to 11.
Stilettos
This mid-height heel is totally functional. Available in sizes 4 to 13.
These shoes are absolutely stunning. Available in sizes 35 to 41.
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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