Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Bridesmaid Shoes

Dressing up for a special occasion can certainly take a good amount of your time to find the right outfit combo. However, finding the right bridesmaids combo requires even more. In the end, this is a very special occasion, so making sure you look flawless on your friend’s big day is the best thing you can do for her.

And while the bride might have already chosen the bridesmaids’ dresses, their colour and their fabric, you have all the freedom in the world to choose your bridesmaid shoes.

What Kind of Shoes Should a Bridesmaid Wear?

There are endless options for bridesmaids shoes, which gives you the chance to choose from different models, colours, designs, types and sizes. However, finding the right style and colour of bridesmaid shoes should be best based on the dress. Considering its colour and material should be the things you’ll use as a guide for choosing the right pair.

Generally speaking, you can choose between pumps, sandals, sling-back shoes and block heels because these are considered the most elegant-looking types of shoes, perfect for the occasion. All of them differ in appearance, comfiness and style, so only by trying them, you’ll be able to pick the comfiest pair for you.

Should Bridesmaids Choose the Same Shoes?

While the bride may want her bridesmaids to be dressed the same, when it comes to shoes, quite often, bridesmaids have all the freedom in the world to choose whatever they want. Whether you wear the same dresses or not, the shoes should fit the dress and your taste. 

Whether you opt for an open-toe type of shoe, pumps or even wedges, make sure the chosen model meets the dress and its style of course. Choosing different shoes can even add more interest to the overall bridesmaid look, so you can expect to see some dazzling photos after the wedding. 

But before making any decision, you should first consult the bride and the other bridesmaids regarding the shoe type. In the end, it’s her big day, so make sure not to ruin her dream by choosing something inappropriate.

What Colours Should They Be?

One of the most popular and safest colour options for such shoes is nude. That’s because nude footwear can be paired with any type of colour dress, so you won’t have to worry whether it matches the colour or not. Shoes in this colour look sophisticated and stylish, and the best thing of all is that you can pair them literally with everything and wear them on different occasions.

Another popular colour option for these shoes is gold and silver. Unlike the nude ones (unless they have some extra detail on them), shoes in gold and silver are the perfect way to add interest to your look. They are ideal for adding a dash of glitz and glamour, especially to simpler dresses without any eye-catching accent or colour on them. In case the bride is unique and loves bold things, you should certainly pick shoes in brighter and bolder colours.

Other Important Things to Have In Mind

Material

Suede

One of the most commonly used materials for such shoes is suede. This is a stylish and sophisticated material for shoes that can add visual interest to your outfit, mainly because of its unique texture. They can look great on the foot, especially if they’re open-toe sandals. Just keep in mind that they aren’t appropriate for rainy and wet conditions because water can ruin their texture, which can cause some permanent damage to them.

Leather

Leather is the second-best material for such shoes. This is maybe one of the best materials for the purpose because leather is versatile, smooth, sophisticated and glamorous especially when adorned with some details in the form of stones. It’s an extremely soft material that can mould to your feet over time, which will lead to improved comfort.

Comfort

The comfort of the shoes depends mainly on the heels’ height and their thickness. If you choose thin and high heels, expect your feet to start hurting after a short while. Avoiding this is easy, you just need to find the right heel type and height for you and experience the perfect support and comfiness. That way you’ll be able to celebrate the wedding with your friend without feeling any kind of pain caused by your heels.

Season

While summer is all about wearing open-toe shoes, winter, spring and autumn aren’t the ideal options for wearing such shoes. Spring and autumn can be rainy, and walking on wet grass or wet ground with open-toe shoes will be uncomfortable. In this case, it would be better to choose closed-toe shoes like the sling-back. In winter, you should certainly opt for closed-toe shoes like pumps or some cute booties.