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How to Wear White Heels, From Weddings to Summer

How to, Style Guides

How to Wear White Heels, From Weddings to Summer

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White heels brighten any outfit. They are the classic bridal shoe, and in summer they make a fresh change from black and nude. Wear them with pastels, brights, navy and an all-white outfit. Shop every pair in stock on our white heels page.

White heels for brides and wedding events

Ivory and white heels suit a wedding dress, a civil ceremony outfit, a rehearsal dinner and a bridal shower. Amina Muaddi makes white heels for evening, and Alaïa, Toteme and Magda Butrym make cleaner white pumps and slingbacks. Choose ivory with an ivory dress and bright white with a bright white one, so the tones match.

If you are a guest, white heels are fine with a coloured dress. Avoid a head-to-toe white look, which can read as bridal.

White pumps and slingbacks

A white pump with a pointed toe looks crisp with a white suit, a navy dress and blue jeans. A white slingback is lighter and easier for a long summer day. Alaïa, Toteme and Amina Muaddi make white pumps and slingbacks.

White sandals and mules

White heeled sandals and mules are the summer evening shoe. They suit a slip dress, wide linen trousers and a holiday maxi. Alaïa, Simkhai, Magda Butrym and Khaite make white heeled sandals and mules.

What to wear with white heels

White heels suit pastels, brights, navy and black. They look best with a light blue dress, a butter yellow dress and a white dress. With black, they make a graphic contrast.

For a darker shoe, see our black heels.

Frequently asked questions

How do you keep white heels clean?

Wipe leather with a damp cloth after each wear, treat satin with a fabric protector before the first wear, and store them in their dust bags.

Can you wear white heels in winter?

Yes. White heels look fresh with winter white, camel and grey, and with black tights.

Ivory and white: which should I choose?

Match the shoe to the dress. Ivory is softer and warmer, and bright white is crisper.

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