This flouncy shape is one of our favorites because it's forgiving and comfortable. Try a pointed-toe flat to lend an architectural edge to the skirt's otherwise girlish effect.
Five surprising skirt and shoe pairings
(that we think you might love)
Sure, there's no crime in rocking a pencil with some pumps, but why not make it a tad more unexpected and throw on some wedged oxfords instead? It's a great way to make a tried-and-true skirt shape feel fresh and new.
FULL + POINTY-TOE FLAT
MINI + BROGUES
Take your "evenings only" skirt out during the day—and pair it with sneaks or brogues. In our humble opinion, a menswear-inspired shoe makes a mini even more unexpectedly sexy.
PENCIL + WEDGE OXFORD
The edgy design lends an unexpectedly sporty vibe and (bonus!) it's infinitely easier to walk in than a standard heel.
MID-LENGTH + BOOTIE
Admittedly, finding the right shoe is often what makes wearing a tea-length so challenging. Trust us on this one: a chunky boot offsets the skirt's otherwise prim silhouette.
MAXI +
COMBAT BOOT
While a flat sandal is an obvious choice to complement the bohemian look of a floor-sweeping skirt, we love to temper its delicacy with a hard-wearing combat boot. Hippie + punk = stylish rebel.
Unique Skirt and Shoe Pairings (Featured Left–Right):
1 - (Similar to Above:) Gap Pocket Pleated Skirt: Gap, $21.99;
London Rebel Pointed Bow Flat Shoe: Asos, $35.81;
BCBGMAXAZRIA Tamara Ballerina Flat, Grigio: Last Call by NM, $139;
2 - French Connection Midi Skirt With Tier Detail: Asos, $119.96;
ASOS AGGIE Suede Pull On Casual Heel Ankle Boots: Asos, $80.57;
Plenty by Tracy Reese Capri Boot: Amazon, $90;
3 - Splendid 'Palm Desert' Knit Miniskirt: Nordstrom, $88,
Steve Madden Women's 'Tapps' Grey Multi Studded toe Oxfords: Overstock, $49.49;
Converse Shoes, Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Sneakers Men's Shoes: Macy's, $44.99;
4 - Maxi Skirt Oversized Tee: Victoria's Secret, $39.50;
Women's Lazzar Boot: Shiekh Shoes, $39.97;
(Similar to Above:) Steve Madden Banddit Stone Leather Slouchy Belted Combat Boots: Lulus, $169;
5 - J.Crew No. 2 pencil skirt in medallion paisley: J. Crew, $79.99;
Plenty By Tracy Reese Women's Belle Wedge Sandal: Amazon Marketplace, $104.30;
Cooperative Gumsole Wedge: Urban Outfitters, $39.99;
