Wearing hot pink is a bold choice. It’s a color that demands attention and attracts attention—and it’s usually worn by people who don’t mind being noticed.
But if you’re going to wear hot pink, you need to make sure your shoes match. And we’re not just saying that because we think it’s important for you to look good! It’s also important to think about how hot pink will affect the rest of your outfit. If you’re wearing a bright or neon-colored dress and hot pink shoes, then the rest of the outfit is going to seem duller by comparison.
So what kind of shoes match hot pink? The best thing is to pick out shoes that have their own unique color scheme—but still complement each other. This means picking out a pair of shoes with a different hue but similar enough saturation level as your dress. For example: if you’re wearing a deep red dress, then try pairing it with either dark red or maroon heels/sandals/wedges/flats—like these from
Shoes to wear with hot pink dress
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It’s easy to coordinate footwear when you’re wearing basic black or white, but when a bold fuchsia dress is your choice, the heel options aren’t quite as evident. Going head-to-toe fuchsia might be a bit of overkill, but there are still plenty of viable choices to complete your pretty in (bright) pink look.
All That Glitters
A special occasion, like a cocktail party or birthday dinner, might call for a fancier frock. If your fuchsia dress is made from a luxe fabric or has a bit of embellishment, a metallic shoe is an ideal choice. Pair a silk sheath with a brushed gold or silver, strappy, high-heeled sandal, and complete the ensemble with similarly toned jewelry. Silver shoes work well when your dress is adorned with clear crystals, rhinestones or silver beadwork, while gold is an excellent match when the dress lacks embellishments or has gold-plated stones.
Neutral Territory
You can’t go wrong by teaming fuchsia with either a tan pump in the color of your skin or a black statement shoe. A sleek wrap dress is made professional with the addition of basic nude footwear, while a fuchsia body-con dress takes on an edgy vibe when teamed with black cage heels or open-toe booties. Consider both the occasion and the dress style itself when selecting your neutral pairing; for example, nude works during the day, while black communicates evening glam. Complement your neutral footwear with a matching bag, or introduce a clutch in a bright color like yellow or teal. Whatever you choose, rest assured that neutral shoes are a fail-safe approach to sophisticated styling.
What’s more fun than digging through catalogs for a great pair of shoes? Here, we’ll help you sort through your shoe color options so you can add a stunning new pair to your wardrobe. Once you’re set, you’ll be able to don your pink dress and your new shoes, impressing first dates and your friends as you head out for the evening.
Pink
Naturally, you’ll be able to marry a pair of pink shoes with any of the pink dresses in your closet. Whether you want tall and strappy heels or a pair of sensible flats, you’ll be able to find them in all shades of pink.
The question is, though, do you want to match the color of your shoes precisely to your dress? Or is there some leeway for experimentation?
Don’t worry about this decision too much. It’s unlikely that your friends or a first date will point out that your shoes are ever so slightly lighter than your dress. If you’re all about matching, though, consider keeping your dress on your desk while shopping online.
As you can see in the picture above, though, a pair of hot pink shoes goes perfectly well with a slightly lighter dress. Feel free to experiment with your color combinations! After all, in the end, it’s all going to look good.
White
Now, you may blanch at the mention of white heels. After all, what scuffs more comfortable than a white heel? If you’re not careful, your new pair of white shoes could be one and done.
That’s no reason to avoid adding these shoes to your closet, though. White shoes go perfectly, for example, with the pink dress that you’re trying to find a match for. Unlike pink shoes, you don’t have to worry about trying to match shades when you’re wearing white shoes. You can even swap out the pictured heels in favor of a pair of tennis shoes for a more casual look. Either way, you’ll have a perfect accessory for your outfit – no need for any fuss. Just be careful not to drag your feet!
Nude
What should you do if you want to buy a pair of heels that goes not only with your pink dress but with any other attire you have in your closet? You go for a nude pair of heels, of course! It doesn’t matter what style you prefer – strappy, kitten heel, pointed toe, or curved. You’ll be able to find your favorite style in a nude color without a problem.
Note, too, that nude doesn’t just mean peach-colored. Women of color who want a pair of nude heels will be able to add a pair to a closet without too much issue.
Black
What’s a better addition to a person’s wardrobe than a pair of black heels? Like the little black dress, a pair of black heels are absolute necessities. Why? Because black heels go with just about everything. This includes, but isn’t limited to, your pink dress.
The sharp contrast between your black shoes and your pink dress will draw eyes to the whole of your outfit. With that in mind, make sure you have some accessories on tap to pull your look together. Even without some extra shine, though, your black shoes will put a cap on your outfit.
It’s up to you whether you choose to go strappy with your look or if you want something simpler. If you want your shoes to disappear, then the fewer complexities they have, the better. However, if you want your shoes to stand out, try looking for a pair with a bow on the toe or a weaving strap
Silver
You’d normally assume that pink and gold would be a better match than pink and silver. After all, what’s the craze for rose gold all about? Never undersell the power of silver, though – especially not a pair of silver shoes.
Silver shoes cool down a pink dress look. You’ll still retain the look’s brightness, but you’ll be able to give off Uhura vibes instead of Reese Witherspoon ones. If you’re looking for a way to make your outfit stand out without drawing too much attention to your efforts, then the silver shoe, pink dress combination is the way to go.
