Today’s article is dedicated to platform shoes and ways how to style them the right way. We all want to look special, no matter how hard it can be. That’s why when it comes to footwear, we forget about functionality and go for extreme styles. Stop it! You have to realize that the most important thing for women is comfort and practicality.
That’s why we see a comeback of platform shoes. Yes, they are functional and can be styled in many creative ways. In this blog post, I will show off and explain cool outfit ideas you can recreate with different platform footwear designs.
What Are The Best Platform Shoes
Here is a list of key platform shoe styles every woman should have in her closet. I’ve chosen my top must-have styles. So, behold, my personal favorites are:
- Platform Heeled Pumps;
- Platform Ankle Boots;
- Chunky Platform Sandals;
- Platform Peep Toe Heeled Sandals;
- Platform Loafers;
- Platform Oxfords;
- Platform Sneakers.
Each one of these footwear styles is cool and versatile. I’m no wonder why they are so in trend right now. Believe me, you gonna be a real street style star, once you try one them on and go out somewhere this evening. Thanks to modern footwear designs you can now actually wear plaforms without looking like a retro girl.
What To Wear Platform Shoes With
I prefer to wear my platform loafers during the summertime, as I can get creative and think of thousands of cool ensembles completed with prints and bright colors. Why do I love platforms so much?
First of all, I am a petite girl, who needs some extra inches, so I can easily reach sugar from the kitchen’s top cabinet (that is unreachable for me with no shoes on).
Secondly, they give me a perfect fit and extra height, plus you can underline your trendy style by emphasizing your outfit with bright footwear design. For instance, it can be a black leather jacket worn over white top teamed with cuffed jeans and shiny red platform Mary Janes.
Another look can consist of a pair of chunky platform ankle-boots with eye-catching details, like floral embroideries styled with an oversized sweater combined with a cream green leather bag.
You can also keep things monochrome by adding the same color tops, cool footwear, and jackets. By the way, I do love to see ladies who combine their sweaters with black leather mini skirts and chunky ankle-boots in black leather.
More Inspiring Street Style Ideas To Follow:
A beautiful pair of slip-on espadrilles are teamed with skinny jeans, oversized white tee layered with a beige knitted cardigan. This OOTD is completed with aviator sunglasses and a lovely classy shoulder bag.
A perfect way to style white platform sneakers, all you need is to add a wash-blue pair of jeans, a striped top, and a cool grey backpack. By the way, you might be interested to find out ways how to wear sneakers with dresses, why don’t you check it out.
There are many ways you can wear platform shoes in 2023, depending on your personal style and the occasion. Here are a few ideas:
With a casual outfit: Platform shoes can be a great way to add some height and interest to a casual outfit. Try pairing them with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, or with a sundress and a denim jacket.
With a formal outfit: Platform shoes can also be dressed up for more formal occasions. Pair them with a formal dress or jumpsuit, and add some statement jewelry for a chic, sophisticated look.
With shorts: Platform shoes can add some height and interest to a pair of shorts, whether they’re denim, linen, or something else. Just be sure to balance out the volume of the platform by pairing it with a more fitted top.
With a skirt: Platform shoes can be a stylish choice for pairing with a skirt, whether it’s a mini, midi, or maxi length. Just be sure to choose a pair that is appropriate for the occasion and the length of the skirt.
With leggings: Platform shoes can add some height and interest to a pair of leggings, whether they’re dressed up with a blouse and blazer or dressed down with a t-shirt and sweatshirt.
Ultimately, the key to wearing platform shoes is to choose a pair that is comfortable and fits well and to choose an outfit that complements the height and style of the shoes.
Now, let’s see some of my favorite outfit ideas:
Black Floral Dress And Platform Brown Sandals
A cute combo for summer days. We see a black floral dress for casual weekends styled with brown leather platform sandals:
As I have mentioned before, there are many types of platform shoes, and I do my best to show you my favorite styles and street style ideas on platform shoes. As you already know, this footwear is back and it’s time to say hello to my good old friends. Did you like these outfit ideas? Let me know.
Bonus, my favorite street style looks to try this year:
Platform OTK Boots And Black Dress
We see a black tailored jacket styled with a little black dress completed with tights and black suede over the knee platform boots, update it with a plaid scarf:
Platform Boots With Black Sweater And Midi Skirt
Here we see chunky platform black leather boots worn with a plaid midi skirt and oversized sweater in black, complete it with rounded sunglasses. A cool grunge style combo:
Platform Sandals With Black Tee And Blue Jeans
How about wearing black leather platform sandals with ripped skinny jeans in blue completed with a black tee:
Platform Combat Boots With Cable Knit Sweater And Slim Jeans
A cream cable-knit sweater is worn with cuffed black slim jeans and platform black leather combat boots:
Platform Brogues With Denim Jacket And Bodycon Dress
We see a denim jacket layered over a beige turtleneck bodycon dress completed with platform brogues in cream-beige:
Cut Out Platform Brogues With Denim Playsuit
We see a casual denim playsuit styled with white cut-out brogues:
Brown Platform Brogues With Dotted Pullover And Knee Ripped Jeans
Go casual by wearing a black pullover in white dots styled with knee-ripped black skinny jeans and brown leather platform brogues:
Chunky Platform Sneakers And Oversized Sweater With Jeans
An oversized green sweater looks fabulous teamed with wash blue regular jeans and chunky platform sneakers in white:
Black Leather Ankle Boots With Jeans And Plaid Coat
Keep it simple and grunge-inspired! We see a ribbed knit black beanie with a red plaid long coat, cuffed skinny jeans, and black leather platform ankle boots:
Platform Oxfords With Biker Jacket And Black Jeans
A pair of blush platform Oxfords are worn with ripped skinny jeans in black completed with a white tee and a beige biker jacket:
Platform Oxfords With Jeans And Blue Pullover
Platform black leather Oxfords look simple and Tomboy-inspired styled with patched regular jeans, white shirt and a navy crop sweater:
White Platform Sneakers With Suede Bomber And Denim Shorts
White platform sneakers with white socks are worn with tights, blue denim shorts and a heavy suede bomber jacket in brown:
White Platform Sneakers With White Crop Pullover And Jeans
Ugly platform sneakers in white look awesome styled with cuffed regular jeans in black and a white crop pullover. Complete this combo by adding a corduroy train driver cap in beige:
Platform Heeled Sandals And White Shirtdress
We see a white shirtdress completed with ankle cuff heeled platform sandals, a chic look for summer days:
Platform Chelsea Boots With White Top And Plaid Pants
Keep it simple! Go for a basic white tee and style it with slim plaid pants and black leather Chelsea boots with black socks:
Thanks for sharing this information, but are platform sandals in trend right now? I don’t find many styles in fashion shows. Thanks!