What Color Of Shoes Should You Wear With A Blue Dress?

Everyone has a little black dress in their closet, or, if they're feeling racy, a little red dress, which is a timeless take on the LBD. However, fashionistas shouldn't discount blue frocks, as they're perfect choices all year round. Some may be stumped as to how to properly style them with shoes, but personal stylist Jordan exclusively told Glam that you can never go wrong with neutrals like white, nude, brown, gold, and silver. Our fashion expert added, "Monochromatic styling also looks inherently chic — in this case, opt for shoes in the same color of blue as your dress." For example, if you're wearing a sky-blue dress, go with sky-blue shoes (for more tips, check out our guide to putting together the perfect monochromatic outfit).

If you want to infuse more color into your wardrobe, Jordan suggested "pops of color such as green, pink, red, orange, purple, lavender, and yellow" to add a new dynamic. "When incorporating pops of color, everything listed above works, so long as the saturation of color feels similar, and the undertone is the same. Pastel-blue dresses pair well with pastel shades ... Neon-blue dresses pair with neon shades ... while warm-blue dresses pair well with warm shades ..." Essentially, you don't have to overthink your dress and shoe combo, as long as you pay attention to the undertones, but with that being said, there are some pairings that you need to stay away from if you want to avoid a clashing mess.

As Jordan previously mentioned, when styling your blue dress with shoes, always match the undertones. "A cool-blue dress, for example, doesn't pair well with a warm-colored shoe like an olive green with a strong yellow undertone," the stylist exclusively shared with Glam. You also don't want to choose a shoe color that's a shade too close to your dress without classifying as monochromatic, such as a vivid teal paired with a bold, cobalt-blue dress.

Still, that doesn't mean you can't try different color combinations. "There are countless examples of women pairing colors together that aren't harmonious but still make it look amazing," Jordan pointed out. "Style guidelines are there as an easy way to stress less over what you're wearing and have simple frameworks that allow you to get dressed quickly. Color is one of those areas of style that has many guidelines that can easily be broken for those looking to push the fashion envelope." After all, personal style is all about showcasing your individuality.