The New Kitten Heel: 7 Ways to Try the Trend

You don’t need stilettos to stand out. Kitten heels paired with vibrant socks pump things up a notch.

Shoes don’t need to be towering to stand out. This season it’s all about lower heels that let the footwear itself take center stage, especially when paired with brightly colored hosiery in different textures and knits. Take a cue from Miu Miu and match soft gray socks with a two-tone mule for a fresh, preppy feel. For something more playful, combine lipstick-red mini heels from Kwaidan Editions combined with sheer turquoise Fogal socks. Bring an architectural bent to your look in Prada’s cantilevered yellow pair while keeping it simple with complementary green socks from Comme Si. And for those who only want to dip their toes into the trend, there’s the timeless style and demure sensibility of a Mary Jane kitten heel paired with an ankle sock from the likes of Chanel or Celine by Hedi Slimane. Either way, you can’t go wrong with the classics.