Silver Heels for Evening and Weddings: The Mach & Mach Edit

For silver heels that hold their own at black tie and weddings, Mach & Mach offers glitter, mirror leather and PVC, from the Double Bow Glitter Pumps 110mm in Silver to the lower Le Cadeau Wrapped Leather Slingbacks in Silver. Silver is the most adaptable evening metal: it suits cool and warm skin tones, sits well with diamonds and white gold, and goes with nearly every dress colour. Here is the full metallic edit from the Luxury Handbags launch of the Georgian label, sorted by finish and occasion.

Why silver heels are the evening shoe to own first

Silver heels are among the most searched shoe colours worldwide, ahead of most bright shades, and it is easy to see why. A black shoe can look heavy with a pale dress; a nude shoe can disappear at night. Silver catches light without competing with the outfit, so one pair carries you through a winter of parties, a summer of weddings and every black tie invitation in between.

Mach & Mach is a natural place to look. The house was founded in Tbilisi in 2012 by sisters Nina and Gvantsa Macharashvili, is known for crystal-embellished heels, and since 2020 has made its shoes at its own hub in Parabiago, Italy, where artisans set each crystal by hand. Silver and crystal belong together, and most of the shoes below combine the two. For the full sparkle story, see our edit of crystal heels.

Glitter heels: the sparkliest silver

Glitter heels give the most shine for the least effort, because the whole upper reflects light. The Double Bow glitter pump in the opening paragraph is the statement pair: a tapered toe, a 110 mm heel, an adjustable ankle strap with crystal details and the twin crystal bows that are the house signature. Our Double Bow heels guide shows the line at every height.

The Orchid Silver Glitter Round Toe Sandals take glitter leather into a sandal with a round toe, a 95 mm heel and an adjustable ankle strap. They are the better choice under a long gown, where only the toe and strap show, and for warm evenings when a closed pump feels too much.

Mirror leather and silver PVC heels

Mirrored leather gives a cleaner, more graphic shine than glitter. The Le Cadeau slingback in the opening paragraph is cut in mirrored specchio leather with a tapered toe on an 85 mm heel, and finished with the Le Cadeau bow at the toe. It is the silver shoe to choose for a smart dinner where glitter would feel too festive.

The PVC styles mix transparency with silver leather trims:

• Double Bow PVC Pumps 110mm in Silver: PVC with mirror calf leather details and crystal bows.
• Double Bow PVC Pumps 100mm in Silver: the same idea, 10 mm lower.
• Diamond of Elizabeth PVC Pumps in Silver: 110 mm, mirrored calf leather details, heels with crystals and a hand-stitched pearl strap.
• Crystal Button PVC Pumps in Silver: an 85 mm tapered pump with an adjustable ankle strap.

Clear PVC lets the foot show through, which makes the leg look longer and keeps a bright dress the focus. If you like this look, our guide to Paris Texas metallic shoes shows another designer’s take on metallic leather.

Silver mules and sandals for weddings and parties

Open shoes are the answer for long evenings, summer weddings and anywhere you will dance. Mach & Mach makes several in silver:

• Double Bow Metallic Sandals in Silver: an open round toe on a 95 mm heel, with an adjustable ankle strap with crystal details.
• Double Bow Metallic Mules in Silver: the same bows on a lower 65 mm heel, an easy choice for guests.
• Diamond of Elizabeth Ring Toe Leather Mules in Silver: calf leather, a 95 mm heel and an oversized crystal ring at the toe.
• Crystal Button PVC Mules 85mm in Silver and the Crystal Button PVC Mules 65mm in Silver: open-toe PVC with an adjustable ankle strap, at two heights.

If gold suits your jewellery better, the Diamond of Elizabeth Ring Toe Leather Mules in Gold are the same shoe in a warm metallic. For brides, silver works as a modern alternative to ivory; our Mach & Mach bridal shoes guide covers the white and pearl options.

Silver flats for the second half of the night

Sparkle does not need height. Three silver flats in the launch sit on a 10 mm heel:

• Double Bow Glitter Flats in Silver: a tapered toe in glitter with crystal details.
• Double Bow Glitter Flats with Ankle Strap in Silver: the same shoe with an adjustable ankle strap for extra hold.
• Silver Matelasse Ballet Runner Flats: matelassé nappa leather with a round toe, the most casual of the three.

A glitter flat is a smart swap when the dancing starts, and an easy way to wear silver in daylight with jeans. See our full guide to Mach & Mach ballet flats.

What colour dress goes with silver heels?

Almost any, but some pairings work harder than others:

• Black. The classic black tie pairing. Silver lifts a black gown and keeps it from looking severe.
• Navy, grey and ice blue. Cool tones and silver sit together naturally; choose mirror leather for a polished finish.
• Emerald and sapphire. Jewel colours look richer next to silver glitter.
• White and ivory. A silver sandal under a white dress reads bridal without being traditional.
• Pastels. Pale pink and lilac with clear PVC and silver trims keep the outfit light.
• Red. Silver works, though it is bolder than gold; keep jewellery minimal.

Dress codes matter too. For a formal invitation, our guides to the black tie dress code, what to wear to a black tie wedding and Christmas party outfits help you pair the right shoe with the right length of dress.

Silver heels around the world

United States

US women’s sizes are roughly UK plus 2 to 2.5, so an EU 39 is about a US 8.5 to 9. Silver heels are a fixture of gala season and New Year’s Eve, and a mid-height silver sandal is a reliable choice for evening weddings.

United Kingdom

UK sizes run about EU minus 33, so EU 39 is a UK 6. Silver suits black tie and the Christmas party season; for white tie, a closed silver pump under a floor-length gown is the safest option.

The Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar)

Gulf weddings and Eid evenings favour rich, embellished dressing, and silver crystal heels sit comfortably alongside heavily beaded gowns. Mules such as Diamond of Elizabeth are practical for events where you move between rooms through the night.

Europe

EU sizing is the native system: Mach & Mach runs EU 35 to 42 with half sizes on most styles. In Italy and France silver sandals are a summer wedding staple, and glitter flats are worn to dinner as readily as heels.

Silver heels: common questions

What are the best silver heels from Mach & Mach?

For maximum sparkle, the Mach & Mach Double Bow Glitter Pumps 110mm in Silver. For a polished, lower option, the Le Cadeau Wrapped Leather Slingbacks in Silver in mirrored specchio leather on an 85 mm heel.

Are silver heels appropriate for a black tie event?

Yes. Silver is one of the most traditional black tie shoe colours, especially with black, navy and jewel-toned gowns. Mach & Mach glitter pumps and PVC pumps with mirrored leather are both suited to formal evenings.

Can you wear silver heels to a wedding as a guest?

Silver heels are a good guest choice because they suit almost every dress colour. A lower style such as the Mach & Mach Double Bow Metallic Mules in Silver at 65 mm is comfortable through a long reception.

Does Mach & Mach make silver flats?

Mach & Mach makes the Double Bow Glitter Flats in Silver, a version with an ankle strap, and the Silver Matelasse Ballet Runner Flats, all on a 10 mm heel.

What is the difference between glitter and mirror leather?

Glitter gives a scattered, festive sparkle across the whole shoe. Mirror leather, such as the specchio leather on the Mach & Mach Le Cadeau slingback, has a smooth, reflective surface that looks sleeker in daylight.

How do I keep silver heels looking new?

Store each shoe in its own dust bag, wipe PVC and mirror leather with a soft cloth, and keep glitter away from rough surfaces that can lift the finish. Avoid wet pavements where possible, since water marks show on metallics.