6 shoes to wear with bootcut jeans to the office

Marilyn Monroe once said: “Give a woman the right shoes and she can conquer the world”, and it is very true. Shoes hold great aesthetic power, after all, a great responsibility rests on them. Wear the wrong ones and the outfit is ruined, or they can take it to the next level. Concept to which it is even more important to pay attention when it comes to a look with bootcut jeans to wear during working hours.

To fully master the art of combining trendy shoes with such jeans, the best route is experimentation, but if in doubt, you can take inspiration from street style. This way, you can better visualise which models suit your personal style, and then apply what you have learned. Here is a list of Vogue’s best shoes to wear with bootcut jeans to the office.

Bootcut jeans with pumps

The most elegant way to wear bootcut jeans is with pumps.

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Christian Louboutin – Kate Patent shoes

There is a reason why classic models like pumps never die: they are irreplaceable. Even though they have evolved over the decades -in the 50s the heel was lower and in 2015, it was hard to see them without a platform-, they always come back to this elegant and very timeless design. The trendy bootcut jeans are a great ally bootcut jeans are a great ally of pumps, since due to their slightly flared hem, they give a more elongated legs effect. Satin blouse and cardigan will finish the sophisticated look.

Boot cut jeans with cowboy boots

Cowboy boots are perfect to combine with boho garments.

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Ralph Lauren Plainview cowboy boots.

Ralph Lauren – Plainview cowboy boots

Of course, cowboy boots can’t be missing when talking about bootcut jeans, after all, this cut of jeans was designed especially to be worn hand in hand with this footwear. This way, you can go for a western interpretation look with a vest and a white shirt, or if you want something more bohemian, just combine both elements and a blouse with bangs. As for accessories, we recommend the use of a belt with a large oval buckle, or be a little more creative and use a long scarf.

Bootcut jeans with espadrilles

Don’t miss the opportunity to wear espadrilles the following weeks.

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Castañer espadrilles.

Castañer – Jute espadrilles

With each passing week, the countdown to the change of season is stronger, August being the final stretch, and as such, represents one of the last opportunities to wear espadrilles. Seen as a synonym of sun and beach, they have made their way to urban outfits, with the help of not so severely flared jeans, white cropped blouses and short brown blazers.

Boot cut jeans with ballerinas

Ballerinas never fail to exude elegance.

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Marc Jacobs ballerinas.

Marc Jacobs – Ballerinas

Ballerinas offer great comfort, and if the last seasons with mesh models, with glitter and with heels have proved anything, it is that this model completely dominates the discourse of comfortable and sophisticated shoes. Undoubtedly, they are ideal to wear to the office with midi dresses and even bootcut jeans. But if you do not want to choose, you can always wear this duo together, and thus give a retro-inspired image, very 2000s.

Bootcut jeans with Mary Jane shoes

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Tod’s Mary Jane shoes.

Tod’s – Mary Jane Shoes

If you are looking for a heel that gives you a lot of confidence when walking, you should definitely give Mary Jane shoes a try. With a low, square heel, they offer great stability with every step while being elegant at the same time. However, the above doesn’t mean that they can’t be used in a total denim look with bootcut jeans, for a perfect casual Friday look.

Bootcut jeans with loafers

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Aeyde loafers.

Aeyde – Jasper bow-detail suede loafers

While track-soled and heeled loafers are still seen a lot, vintage designs have gained a lot of attention. Among Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid’s outfits, this kind of footwear has become a must-have, and a week ago, the also known as “grandpa shoes”, came back under the spotlight thanks to one of Anne Hathaway’s looks in The Devil Wears Fashion 2. Which means that flat loafers will continue to be an important piece, so it’s a good time to pair them with bootcut jeans, striped shirt and blazer to show how much you know about fashion.

This article first appeared on Vogue.mx

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