Remember when the general consensus during the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns was that heels were "over"? It even felt like jeans were over at the time, as we all prioritized comfort over all else. Well, the opposite proved true, and jeans were relatively quick to make a comeback.
Take a look at celebrities as an example. Sure, it's still quite common to see them wearing loafers or sneakers with jeans, but the shoe style I've noticed they often wear with jeans, both then and now, is pumps.
No matter what the denim style you're wearing is, pumps will look right with them. I find them to look especially cool with baggy, flare, and straight-leg jeans, three of the most popular trends right now.
Below, you'll see that everyone from Meghan Markle to Amal Clooney to Selena Gomez is embracing jeans and pumps again. Scroll for styling inspiration and to shop some of the best pumps to wear with your jeans.
Sofia Richie dressed up a pair of casual jeans with It shoes.
On Sofia Richie: Paris Georgia shirt; Amina Muaddi shoes
This is the perfect low-key night-out outfit: cropped blazer, jeans, and pumps.
On Amal Clooney: Gianvito Rossi Plexi Pumps ($815); Giambattista Valli bag
Jodie Turner-Smith's simple summer outfit is all about the accessories.
Jessica Alba proved how professional pumps make jeans look.
On Jessica Alba: Dissh shirt
They should change it from "jeans and a cute top" to "jeans, a cute top, and heels."
On Lucy Hale: Dolce & Gabbana Medium Cordonetto Lace Sicily Bag ($2945)
Meghan Markle is the queen of the jeans-and-pumps outfit combo.
On Meghan Markle: Brandon Maxwell jacket; Manolo Blahnik BB 105 Suede Heels ($725)
On Dua Lipa: Eytys shirt and jeans
You could get away with wearing this exact outfit to work.
On Selena Gomez: Anine Bing blazer; Babaton Contour Crew Bodysuit ($48); EB Denim High-Rise Straight Jeans ($217); Prada Triangle Leather Shoulder Bag ($2500); Manolo Blahnik Carolyne Suede Mid-Heel Slingback Pumps ($795)
Shop Chic Pumps to Wear With Jeans
Barbiecore with a luxury twist.
Love the subtly flared heel.
Clooney favors these.
And Markle favors these.
Cinderella shoes got a Y2K makeover.
Dream shoes.
As far as inexpensive shoes go, these are at the top of my list.
An easy way to add some color to you wardrobe.
H&M does it again.
I'm shocked these are still in stock.
As you can see, these are great with jeans.
These beauties come in black too.
Fancy feet.
I love the subtle details that bring these into 2022.
Zara for the win!
The draping on these is so pretty.
Yes to a fun pair of kitten heels.
Perfect for fall.
These are so elegant.
Next, shop the exact sunglasses celebrities are wearing right now.
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