If you're unsure about what shoes to wear with a Champagne dress, I'm a stylist with over 25 years of experience to help!
Champagne is such a specific hue and the shoe color choices, as well as other accessory choices to go with, aren't the easiest to pinpoint. In dress form, it's usually a sparkly version of warm beige.
The color champagne definitely has roots in the bubbly beverage! Yet, depending on which “champagne” you choose, the hue can vary from yellowish-gold, to silver-gold to even a rose-tinged gold.
Color variance aside, champagne dresses make a top choice for bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses and fancy soiree dresses, so learning how to accessorize this hue is a great idea!
What Are the Color Shoes with Champagne Dress?
In short, here are my top choices:
- Metallics (gold, silver, pewter, rose gold)
- Nude (whichever that is for you)
- Beige (great for all skin tones, but make it match your dress)
- White (simple and great for summer)
- Clear Heels (so you can feel like Cinderella!)
- Grey (a great alternative to silver)
- Black (high contrast, but will work with the right shoes and dress)
- Navy (for those of you willing to take fashion risks!)
This post is going to cover a lot of heels that go with champagne dresses! But don't worry because lots of fancy flats are available to sub in for those who prefer them!
(RELATED: Rose Gold Dress and Shoe Color Combos)
1. Gold Shoes
Since Champagne is a soft and shiny light gold color, gold shoes complement the color champagne well. Gold shoes are extra fancy and a great choices for bridal parties, proms, but also make great party shoes for any fancy event! Opt for a minimal gold sandal like Sam Edelman's Daniella heels or strappy a number like these pretties.
I would pick a gold that is light, not bright yellow, which could look gaudy with your dress.
Purse color choice: beige or white.
Favorite Gold Shoes & Heels:
2. Silver Shoes + Pewter Shoes
Another metallic favorite to add extra glam by pairing with a champagne dress – especially if its more silver than gold – are silver shoes. You can choose either silver, the light metallic, or the dark silver version: pewtre.
Silver is obviously more subtle and will be a more delicate balance with your dress. Pewter is a bolder choice, but also a fun and unexpected one! Check out these pewter heels on for size!
Purse color choice: wearing a champagne dress with silver shoes, you can have your purse match in silver, or select a white or beige purse.
Favorite Silver Shoes & Heels:
3. White Shoes & Heels
A favorite shoe that literally goes with everything, you can't discount a white shoe to look fab with your champagne dress!
In stiletto pump form or strappy sandal, this is a great summery shoe to brighten your outfit with.
I own these white pumps from Nine West for over 8 years new and both me and my readers love them!
Purse color choice: gold, silver, beige or white
Favorite White Shoes & Boots:
4. Clear/Transparent Heels
Colorless, clear heels will look fabulous with your champagne dress! From fully transparent shoes to partially clear with a touch of white or beige, these are all great choices.
Want to add some extra pizzazz to your look? Pick transparent heels with some sparkle! Mules, sandals or pumps are great choices. If you prefer a partially clear shoe, these ankle strap pumps are very pretty.
Purse Color Choices: beige, white, glitter, silver, or match with a transparent purse!
Favorite Clear Heels:
5. Grey Shoes
Piggybacking off of silver/pewtre shoes, you can also opt for grey. Grey is matte and won't be metallic, so it can be a solid choice if you don't want the shine of your dress to compete with your shoes!
A good choice for an unexpected pairing, as grey shoes and heels, unless trending one season, tend to be harder to come by.
Purse color choice: beige, pewter, white or silver.
Shop Grey Shoes:
6. Nude Shoes
If you want your champagne dress to take centre stage, nude shoes – whichever that is for you – will be your best choice.
Chose a “nude” that is either an exact match to your skintone or at most a couple of shades darker/lighter.
Nude shoes are my secret weapon to elongate legs when wearing in a shorter champagne dress!
Purse color choice: because the nude shoes are barely visible, you can get away with any of the following purse choices: beige, pewter, white, gold, black, navy or silver.
Favorite Nude Heels – Each Available in Various Tones:
7. Beige Shoes
If you want to play matchy-matchy with your dress, but don't want to choose a metallic shoe option like gold, beige shoes are a fab option. Beige shoes will also not distract from your champagne dress.
Choose classic styles like these pumps or these minimal sandals for a more refined footwear option.
Avoid beige shades that are much darker than your skin tone. I would suggest opting for beige shoes that closely, if not exactly, match your champagne dress' tone.
Purse color choice: matching beige, pewter, white, navy or gold.
Favorite Beige Shoes & Heels:
8. Black Shoes & Heels
This is one of 2 shoe colors with a champagne dress that is somewhat controversial, if I may say so myself! Because champagne dresses are light and flirty, black shoes add a stark contrast to the look.
If you're going for that look, though, then do it! However, for a more elegant function (black tie party etc) I would keep black shoes, minimal. Think minimal strappy sandals like these beauties from Stuart Weitzman or at most, a classic stiletto pointed toe pump.
However, black is a great color shoes to wear with champagne sequin dresses to give a strong for a rock ‘n roll vibe. If that's what you're going for, keep the shoe style to a stiletto.
Only opt for more shoe coverage like a bootie, for cooler weather and less formal events. I like sock booties in particular as they almost mimic a pump in boot form, like this style
Purse color choice: opt for matching your black shoes with a black purse, or go for a lighter hue in a tonality close to your dress color. Like beige, white or silver.
Favorite Black Shoes & Heels:
9. Navy Shoes
Maybe another controversial shoe color option: navy shoes for a champagne dress. Not a usual shoe color choices, especially not for champagne dresses, but why not? It adds contrast, but slightly less than black shoes do, but with more color.
Although matching navy with champagne really depends on both the ‘champagne' and navy colors at hand. So proceed with caution! These navy pumps from Sam Edelman are perfect and you can find more at Nordstrom.
Purse color choice: keep things simple and choose beige, white or a purse color that matches your champagne dress.
Shop Navy Shoes :
What Color Shoes Not to Wear with a Champagne Dress?
Bold and vibrant shoe colors have no place being worn with a champagne dress.
Although taste and style are relative, I'd be hard-pressed to find anyone that thinks the following shoe colors are a great match with a delicate champagne dress!
Unless you have a clear styling direction, please steer clear of the following colors when wearing your metallic bubbly-inspired dress:
- Orange Shoes
- Red Shoes
- Yellow Shoes
- Hot Pink Shoes
- Green Shoes
Although I've touched on shoe styles and heel types to wear with your champagne dress in each color section, here's a rundown of the best ones to choose.
Remember that if you're wearing a champagne dress, that the occasion is likely formal. Hence, your shoe choices should remain delicate and refined, such as these ones below:
- Minimal Sandals
- Thin top strap sandals (stiletto or thin heel)
- Pointed toe flats (preferrably metallic, white or beige)
- Pointed toe pumps with stiletto heels
- Transparent pumps
- Stiletto booties: I recommend these – particularly sock booties – in the fall/winter season for an event such as a New Year's party, without a black tie dress code. Although they can make your champagne dress look edgy (especially when paired with matte black stockings), they can also make your champagne dress outfit a lot more casual.
You can find some amazing designer shoes from Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Net-A-Porter & more styles over at Nordstrom.
Final Words on Shoes with a Champagne Dress
I hope I've given you a good idea of what color shoes goes with a champagne dress, along with the best shoe styles to wear it with.
Most of the shoe choices are on the safe side, but there are a few more daring ones, like navy, which I hope you can try out too!
Still unsure which of your shoes match a champagne dress? Feel free to ask me in the comments! If you need 1:1 help, you can book my services here.
xo ShoeTease
Cristina is the chief editor, fashion & shoe expert here at ShoeTease. As a seasoned stylist and women's fashion & shoe designer, she boasts over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. She loves crafting effortless outfits for ladies both online and off and believes that styling advice should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're a styling pro or just starting out, Cristina's here to guide you on your fashion journey! Learn more.
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