Shoes to Wear with Skinny Jeans

Choosing the shoes to wear with skinny jeans depends almost as much on the season as it does what actually works. The reason? Plenty of shoes work well with skinny jeans, but the best choices tend to be at opposite ends of the shoe spectrum. One basic rule is to wear shoes you want to show off. Unlike with other jean styles, you won't have just the toe and/or heel of your shoe showing; almost the whole shoe will be on display.

This is a style that works best for those with small feet because the tight jeans accentuate the length of the shoe and there's no heel to break up the horizontal line of the foot. Try ballet flats with small ribbon details, metallic finishes, sequins, and more. You can even find printed canvas ballet flats for a twist on an old classic. Pair them with a loose tank and complementary cardigan for a pulled-together, classic look.

You may also want to try a pair of flat moccasins for a pop of color. Check out the women's suede moccasins at Old Navy for an inexpensive shoe choice that's somewhat simple but available in fun colors to liven up your outfit.

Boots look great pulled on over your skinny jeans. They obviously won't fit underneath the ends of the jeans very well, but why not show off those beautiful boots that keep getting shoved away beneath the bottoms of your boot-cut and flared jeans? Now is their chance to shine. If you're looking for boots specifically for your skinny jeans, try slouched styles or styles with detail along the shaft that might otherwise be covered up by other pants.

Tall brown or black leather boots look especially elegant with skinny jeans and a sweater. If you’re a fan of fringed boots, now's your chance to enjoy those, too. Fringe could feel awkward under a pair of jeans, but when you're putting them over your jeans, you can show off your fashion sense with ease.

Heels pair well with skinny jeans, too, as long as they're not too chunky or too tall and thin. You'll probably want to stay away from the super tall stilettos (more than four inches), but aside from those, almost any heel type or height will work. For a bit of 1980s flair, you can wear pumps with your skinny jeans. For a delicate, feminine look, try kitten heel sandals, especially with a loose empire-waist top and attention-getting jewelry. As with all shoes to wear with skinny jeans, look for those with cute embellishments rather than the plainest shoes you can find. They don't always have to be brightly colored heels, but an unexpected strap or jewel can spice up your look, even if you're using a dark shoe paired with dark wash jeans to give the illusion of even longer legs.

The ultimate comfortable, casual look features your favorite pair of Converse sneakers. Since Converse shoes come in so many colors and patterns and you can lace them up in so many cool ways, it's easy to make your look unique and eye-catching even with such a simple shoe. The skinny jeans won't cover up your great taste and shoe lacing skills.

Leave last year's beachwear at home, but don't forget about your fun, colorful flip-flops for a quick go-to casual shoe when you're running out to do errands. As long as they're in good shape and your pants aren't so long that you need heels of some kind, there's no reason to skip over your flip-flop stash when you're already wearing your skinny jeans.

If you thought that skinny jeans were limited to the skater crowd or winter days that required boots for extra warmth, think again. You just have to know which shoes to wear with skinny jeans to enjoy them year-round. Wear them with almost any shoe you like; just make sure they're shoes you want to show off and that your jeans are the proper length for the type of shoe you've chosen.

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