I’m not big on giving out fashion rules because I believe style is individual and if you feel good in something, you should wear it! However, I’m often asked for specific guidelines, and one, in particular, I’ve been asked a lot lately is, “what shoes do I wear with straight jeans?” The answer is pretty much any shoe, but today I’m going to show you a few of my favorite styles to wear with my straight jeans.
What Shoes To Wear With Straight Jeans
Straight jeans come in different widths and lengths. I personally prefer cropped, or ankle-length because I like to show a little ankle for the illusion of longer legs. With that being said – my favorite way to wear straight jeans is with a pair of shoes that show the ankle, but I know in the winter that’s not always practical. So, I also have a few tips for wearing them with boots below.
With Heels
The most leg-lengthening of all is wearing a pair of nude or clear heels if the outfit calls for it. I know not everyone loves heels, but for what it’s worth, every pair I’m wearing below is walkable and comfortable for multiple hours. I can’t wait for warmer weather to break out my heeled sandals again!
Bodysuit XS | Similar Jeans Petite 24 | Shoes TTS | Necklace | Bracelet | Necklace
Top XS |Jeans 25 Extra Short | Shoes TTS | Similar Shoe | Necklace | Bracelet | Necklace
Kimono | Shoes | Tee XS | Jeans 25 Extra Short
With Flats
Any flat shoe looks great with straight jeans if they show a little ankle, including sandals and sneakers.
Jeans Petite 24 | Top XXS | Shoes TTS
Similar Jeans Petite 24 | Top XS | Blazer XS | Sneakers | Similar Sneakers | Bag
Top 00 | Jeans 25 Extra Short | Sandals | Sandal Option
With Booties
You can definitely wear boots with straight jeans, but I will admit it’s not my favorite way to wear them. Being petite, I feel like my legs look a little thicker and shorter without the break-up of showing the ankle. However, if you want to wear boots with them, I recommend a boot with a slim shaft that tucks under the pants, or a pair that hits right at the bottom of the hem, possibly even showing a small sliver of the ankle. If you have a full-length pair of straight-leg jeans, they can be styled with boots similar to flare jeans.
Similar Jeans Petite 24 | Sweater XS |Boots Size Up 1/2 Size | Coat Petite XXS |Necklace | Bracelet | Necklace
Sweater XS | Jeans Petite 24 | Boots Size Up 1/2 Size
Sweater XS |Jeans 25 Extra Short | Similar Top | Boots |Necklace | Bracelet | Necklace
If you’re looking for more ways to wear jeans that aren’t skinny try this post about flare jeans and this post about straight jeans.
-Brooke
