How to wear heels casually

It’s a shame to save heels for date nights or dressy meals, and in reality, heels can become part of your everyday wardrobe. If you don’t want to look too over the top, borrow a styling trick from cool fashion girls. Everything from jeans to joggers can be worn with heels and they instantly elevate without needing too much else. Here’s our fail-safe on how to wear heels casually.

How to wear heels casually

Wear Denim

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Skirts, shorts, even overalls are going to be the perfect thing to pair with your heels. Grab your favourite jeans and a pair of block heels and you’re ready to go. Relaxed but stylish is the strapline for block heels, pair with a denim skirt in warmer weather or oversized boyfriend jeans when you need some more layers.

Oversized clothes

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No matter how extra your heels are, it’s always going to be apparent that you’re dressing casually if you style them with a slouchy tee and some sweats. An easy one to style in winter, just get your snuggest and throw on some heeled sock boots, they’re only going to add to your look in all the right ways. Heels are going to stop you from looking like you walked out in your pj’s even if you did.

Heel height

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Take into consideration the height of the shoe, as a rule, the higher the heel the more formal they seem. Mid-range heels are the trick to keeping it casual and they’re super versatile. A perfect party piece as a lower heel means you can spend more time on your feet but then super casual if you want to wear them in the daytime.

Au natural

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Whilst black styles seemingly go with everything a neutral shade can be more wearable as they’re subtle. They have the ability to blend with your natural skin tone giving a barely-there appearance. You can also try a perspex heels if you really want that barely-there look but with all the finesse of heels.

Experiment with textures

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Textures can change the way your heels are perceived. For example, a woven heel can bring a boho look whereas a furry heel can give a cozy casual feel to an outfit