One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to shopping is buying something for a specific occasion and then never wearing it again. To avoid this, I’ve tried to shop smarter by investing in pieces, especially shoes, that go with many different things. I’ve even made a laundry list of shoe styles that go with everything and today I want to talk about one of them in particular: gold heels. You might be surprised to think that metallic shoes are versatile since understated neutrals like white, black, and nude are typically what come to mind when we think of versatile shoes. But based on my research, gold heels are the shoe trend that’s shockingly versatile.
To prove it, I’ve pulled together a handful of outfits with gold heels to both inspire you and show just how many different outfits and color schemes the shoe pairs well with. If you’re on the wedding circuit, gold heels are the surprising accessory that will come in handy for wearing with many different wedding-guest dresses no matter their style, color, or occasion.
Ahead, glean some styling inspiration from the fashion crowd, and further down, shop our favorite gold heels at every budget.
Neutrals like white and beige play well with the heels’ warm tones.
Yep, they’re even an excellent match to a classic little black dress.
Balance out a vibrant color with gold heels since they don’t take away any of the attention from the rest of the ensemble.
Metallic heels are useful for more than just events like weddings and date-night. Style them with casual day dresses for a unique twist.
Amp up the heels’ festive nature with some colorful sequins.
French girls know that gold heels are the perfect match to any date-night dress in their closets.
I love the idea of wearing them with an all-white outfit in the summer—it’s very clean-girl aesthetic.
These are an accessory all their own.
Pick up a few new dresses while you’re at it.
Pretty and ultra-wearable.
The ankle wrap really takes these to the next level.
An entire work of art.
I can rarely resist a good slingback.
An A+ Nordstorm find.
If Bottega Veneta’s doing it…
So ’70s.
All about that fluted heel.
To wear with
A minimalist’s dream.
Such a fun summer heel.
Fun fact: the lace-up strap is removable for a completely different look.
I think I found the perfect wedding-guest heels: they’re versatile, pretty, and highly dance-able.
Wow.
Yes to this under-$100 pick.
To wear with everything from jeans to a slip dress.
