Remember during the height of Covid-19 lockdowns when the general consensus was that heels were “over”? It even felt like jeans were over at the time, as we all prioritized comfort over all else. Well, the opposite proved true, and jeans were relatively quick to make a comeback.
Take a look at celebrities as an example. Sure, it’s still quite common to see them wearing loafers or sneakers with jeans, but the shoe style I’ve noticed they often wear with jeans both then and now is pumps.
The beauty of pumps is that no matter what the denim style you’re wearing is—pumps will look right with them. I find them to look especially cool with baggy, flare, and straight-leg jeans, three of the most popular trends right now.
Below, you’ll see that everyone from Meghan Markle to Amal Clooney to Selena Gomez are embracing jeans and pumps again. Scroll for styling inspiration and to shop some of the best pumps to wear with your jeans.
Sofia Richie dressed up a pair of casual jeans with It shoes. On Sofia Richie: Paris Georgia shirt; Amina Muaddi shoes
This is the perfect low-key night-out outfit: cropped blazer, jeans, and pumps. On Amal Clooney: Gianvito Rossi Plexi Pumps ($815); Giambattista Valli bag
Jodie Turner-Smith’s simple summer outfit is all about the accessories. WHO: Jodie Turner-Smith
Jessica Alba proved how professional pumps make jeans look. On Jessica Alba: Dissh shirt
They should change it from “jeans and a cute top” to “jeans and a cute top and heels”. On Lucy Hale: Dolce & Gabbana Medium Cordonetto Lace Sicily Bag ($2945)
Meghan Markle is the queen of the jeans-and-pumps outfit combo. On Meghan Markle: Brandon Maxwell jacket; Manolo Blahnik BB 105 Suede Heels ($725)
On Dua Lipa: Eytys shirt and jeans
You could get away with wearing this exact outfit to work. On Selena Gomez: Anine Bing blazer; Aritzia Babaton Contour Crew Bodysuit ($48); EB Denim High-Rise Straight Jeans ($217); Prada Triangle Leather Shoulder Bag ($2500); Manolo Blahnik Carolyne Suede Mid-Heel Slingback Pumps ($795)
