Let’s be honest—figuring out an outfit is hard enough, so it’s understandable that shoes can be a bit of an afterthought when you’re running out the door. More often than not, many among us will just reach for a pair of black shoes. Sure, it’s the safe choice, but if you’re simply tired of wearing black shoes all the time, I have a suggestion, which Victoria Beckham just displayed IRL in NYC: red shoes. I tend to think that red shoes work with any outfit that black shoes work with. The difference is that they’ll make your outfits look cooler and more special than they would with black shoes. For example, Beckham’s outfit, which consisted of a white T-shirt and gray column skirt, would’ve looked lovely with black shoes, but her choice to wear red patent leather pumps played a major role in giving it that fashion-person look.
I’m fully convinced that one of the things this decade in fashion will be defined by is the color red—especially red shoes, as they’ve become one of the most popular (and easiest) ways to wear the trend. So it goes without saying that you should probably have at least one pair of red shoes in your wardrobe. Keep scrolling to see Beckham’s look and shop some excellent options to add to your collection.
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Shop Red Shoes to Wear With Everything
Reformation
Nour Heeled Slingbacks in Scarlet Patent
Everlane
Leather Keyhole Flats in Classic Red
Sam Edelman
Sarah Mary Jane Pumps in Deep Scarlet
Tory Burch
Pierced Strappy Heel Sandals 65mm in Blazing Red/Silver
Manolo Blahnik
Moiramu Suede Mules in Red
Jeffrey Campbell
Executive Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Slingback Pumps
Toteme
Bar Glossy Leather Boots in Red
Reformation
Tina Ballet Flats in Scarlet Leather
Madewell
The Simone Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps in Bandana Red
Tory Burch
Eyelet Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Tory Red/Silver
Herbert Levine
Homebody Suede Mules in Beth Red
Shopbop
Dolce Vita Elasi Heels in Chili Leather
