Kayla Young
Between the 1920s to the 1960s, the hemlines of skirts got shorter and shorter. In the 70s, the hemline dropped once again with people favoring long, flowing boho skirts over structured, confining minis.
Since then hemlines have been up and down as fashion cycles around and although they never really left, long skirts are back in again in a big way.
Long skirts also look good on everyone, regardless of your height, shape, or size. If you’ve been wondering what shoes to wear with a long skirt, you will be elated to know that you have loads of options. Long skirts can go with so many different types of shoes, and in this article, we are going to go over some of our favorites and show you a few different shoe options for each style.
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Shoes To Wear With A Long Skirt
You really are spoiled for choice! Surprisingly, long skirts can go with almost any type of footwear.
Whether you live for heels or you’re a sneaker-loving gal, you will find a lot of shoe options that will not only look good but that you’ll feel comfortable wearing.
And hey, who knows you might even find a new style that you’ve never tried and end up loving. So let’s get to our list!
You really are spoiled for choice! Surprisingly, long skirts can go with almost any type of footwear.
1. Flat Sandals
One of our favorite pairings with a long, casual skirt is a flat sandal. Flat sandals are casual but still feminine, not to mention a lot more comfortable than a lot of other shoe styles.
And black shoes and a red dress-skirt are a classic style combination!
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2. Sneakers
A long casual skirt with sneakers is a great look.
There is something to be said about the simplicity and effortlessness that this pairing exudes that makes it stylish. With sneakers, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style.
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3. Sling Backs
Sling backs are versatile enough to be worn for both casual and more formal occasions and will add an elegant touch to any outfit with a long skirt.
4. Mules
Mules are not only super easy to wear, but also super versatile and can be worn with a variety of outfits, including long skirts.
Their backless design makes them easy to slip in and out of, and give your feet a little room to breathe while still looking fashion forward.
Mules come in all sorts of styles, from flats and wedges to platforms and heels, all of which look great with a long skirt.
Mules come in all sorts of styles, from flats and wedges to platforms and heels, all of which look great with a long skirt.
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5. Gladiators
Gladiator sandals are everywhere this year, but this time around there are a lot more variations. Far from the black and brown flats of the 2000s, you’ll find gladiators in all sort of colors and available from flats, to wedges and kitten pumps to stilettos.
They also come in varying heights.
If your long skirt has a slit, then this is your chance to rock a pair of longer gladiators that wrap up to your knee.
No slit in your long skirt? No problem.
An ankle-high pair of gladiators that pulls a color out of your outfit is the perfect way to go. Like in the photo below, the bright orange pops. And because the skirt has a busy pattern, gladiators with minimal, thin straps are a perfect complement.
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6. Mary Janes
The classic Mary Jane style is cute and, unlike with a shorter skirt, you can get away with wearing Mary Janes and a longer skirt without looking like you’re 12.
That said, we’re big fans of the more grown-up versions of Mary Janes – either adding a little chunk to them or a heel so they don’t look like they’re part of a private middle school girl uniform.
If you’re going for the classic mary jane, maybe go for a color other than black.
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7. Heeled Cutouts
Cutouts basically look like they were ankle boots or a pair of shoes that have had material cut out of them.
They tend to have a lot more material covering the foot than a normal sandal or pump and they often wrap around the ankle. They also often have a block heel, but not always.
Cutouts look great with long skirts because they look purposeful, like you knew exactly what you were doing when you put them on.
Strappy sandals are ethereal and pretty, but cutouts mean business! They add a little sophistication to a long skirt that may have otherwise looked like a beach sarong with a different pair of shoes.
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8. Open-Toed Block Heel
If you are looking to take your long skirt up a style notch, ditch the flats and sandals and go for a strappy block heel! Block heels will give any long skirt outfit a more feminine and sophisticated look.
If you are looking to take your long skirt up a style notch, ditch the flats and sandals and go for a strappy block heel!
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9. Sexy Stilettos
If your long skirt has a slit and a sexy vibe going on, then stilettos can work.
Not only will they make your legs look longer, but they can also take you from day to night. If you’re going to pair stilettos with a long skirt, opt for the thin strappy, rather than platform, thick straps, or big bows.
You don’t want your shoes and skirt with all that material competing for attention. In the case for stilettos with a long skirt, less is definitely more.
You can take advantage of that slit and go for a high lace-up pair of gladiator stilettos. And when we’re talking less is more, nude is always a good option – it goes with everything and makes your legs look longer.
Same with clear shoes, they’re almost invisible and will give you legs for days.
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10. Boots
As the weather turns colder, long winter skirts can pair amazingly well with tights and ankle or knee-high boots.
Here’s how you can put just one of these looks together when the temperature starts to drop.
Conclusion
We’ve shown you just some of the shoes that can look great with a long skirt. Just keep in mind that, like palazzo pants, long skirts can have a lot of fabric going on, and you don’t want to have your shoes compete too much with your skirt.
