As we usher in a new season, our minds always turn to the impending wardrobe switch-over. While the days of exceedingly hot weather have served our linen dresses and flat sandals well, there’s only so much worrying about bursting into actual flames we can take. So yes, we’re greeting autumn as an old friend, namely because it means we can reinstate two of our favourite outfit staples: jeans and heels.
Given the fact that our feet are no longer swollen and our days spent fretting over copious amounts of knee sweat (who knew that was even a thing?) are behind us, jeans and heels are firmly back on our sartorial agenda. The duo is hardly a new trend, but together, they act as building blocks for every good ensemble you’ll wear over the next few months.
But which heels work best with jeans? While the possibilities are endless, we’ve rounded up the combinations that never fail. Whatever your fashion penchants, scroll below to find the jeans-and-heels outfit that’s perfect for you.
Relaxed Jeans + Metallic Heels
Elevate the casual denim cut to glossy new heights with the addition of gold block heels. We recommend rounding off the combo with a pink knit like Laura Love’s.
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Buy this knit a size up and tuck the front section into your jeans for a cool, oversized effect.
Relaxed jeans look their best in a light, vintage wash.
Soft hues of gold go with just about anything, making these beauties the ideal investment.
Cat-eye sunglasses give any look a chic overhaul.
Related: 11 Simple Yet Stylish Ways to Wear a Blazer With Jeans
Blue Jeans + Bright Mules
Make your heels the focal point of your outfit by following Tamu McPherson’s lead. Her all-blue ensemble really makes her magenta mules pop.
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Match your shirt to the hue of your jeans for a seamless ensemble.
These jeans feature a subtle bootcut hem that makes them super flattering on all body types.
As far as mules are concerned, Balenciaga’s Knife style is queen.
Give any outfit a high-end overhaul by finishing with gold statement earrings.
Related: A Fashion Editor's Refresher Course on How to Walk in Heels
Cropped Kick Flares + Kitten-Heel Boots
Pair your cropped, flared-hem jeans with sock boots like Lucy Williams for an effortlessly cool ensemble.
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This chic blazer is just like Lucy Williams’s.
This cult-status style also comes in indigo and a light-blue wash.
Kitten heels are still going strong for A/W 18.
We’ve spotted this bag on the arms of countless street style stars.
Related: These Are the 4 Pairs of Jeans I Love From Topshop's 2020 Drop
White Jeans + Barely There Sandals
White jeans might sound daunting to wear, but when Ece Sukan is your muse, you needn’t worry. Make like the street style star and wear yours with black strappy heels for monochromatic perfection.
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Everyone needs a blue striped shirt in their closet, and this offering is perfect.
When it comes to white jeans, avoid tight styles; instead opt for a straight leg.
Simple but incredibly effective. You’ll find endless reasons to wear these heels.
Instead of tan, opt for oxblood accessories for a seasonal update.
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