If You’re Going to Wear Skinny Jeans in Spring 2025, Style Them With These High Heels

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Don’t like the way you look in skinny jeans? Maybe you’re not wearing them with the right shoes.

If you’re reading this, it’s obvious you’re a fashion lover who knows the latest trends of the season. It’s no longer an open secret: skinny jeans (very skinny jeans) are back. Although we don’t know why the new generations want them back, it’s time to “take the bull by the horns” and adopt them into your dress code, because you don’t want to feel out of place in the city.

Before you refuse to bring skinny jeans back into your closet, you should know that, like every Spring-Summer 2025 trend, they have a stylish side worth discovering. Yes, jeans of skinny variety can look sophisticated and even turn a few heads. How? As cliché as it sounds, the key is in the soles of your feet, or rather, in the choice of heeled shoes. This time around, forget about ballerinas or pointy flats. It’s time to go for a heel that really makes the difference.

It’s not about going for Versace’s Medusa Aevitas either. Remember, we want to for a look that’s more demure, less mob wife. This is where the immortal pumps, kitten heels, and even boho wooden platforms come into play. The idea is to take advantage of the elegance of heeled pumps and bring a more glamorous twist to skintight denim.

Of course, it also depends on the accessories, so let these best-dressed examples serve as inspiration. Here are the shoes to wear with skinny jeans to look chic in Spring 2025.

Light-wash skinny jeans and slingback pumps

Heeled pumps add more style and elegance to the season’s skinny jeans.

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It’s a fact: many of the skinny jeans that are trending for Spring-Summer 2025 are best worn with with elegant pumps. Of course, we are not talking about the usual pair, as style experts are choosing modern models that do not sacrifice elegance. We’re talking about the sling-back silhouettes, as showcased by Saint Laurent, Prada, or Carolina Herrera. One idea is to go for a patent leather finish that works both day and night. These will look spectacular with a light blue denim set and a light turtleneck to match the footwear.

Old Navy Midrise Rockstar Super-Skinny Jeans for Women

Steve Madden Liana Pointed Toe Heels

Straight skinny jeans and block heeled shoes.

Vintage shoes or shoes with a classic feel are able to elevate even the simplest outfit.

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Skinny jeans with a slightly straight fit are also in style—and the best-dressed wear them with block heel for a retro look that fits perfectly with the ladylike aesthetic. For the best version of the look, it’s best to bet on light-wash jeans that go well with everything and evoke a much more sophisticated presence. Compliment with a tweed jacket and you’ll exude elegance without much effort.

H&M High-Rise Slim-Straight Ankle Jeans

Marc Fisher Zala Block Heel Pump

Classic navy skinny jeans and tan or brown pumps.

Pointed stiletto heels are the timeless, infallible go-to for dressing up everything.

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Although many prefer the novelty, sometimes it is best to turn to the basics that never disappoint to be well dressed in any context, from a day at the office to a casual walk with friends. Yes, we are talking about the iconic pummies, the suggestion? Ditch the reds and blacks to try brown models, after all, Pantone declared Mocha Mousse as the shade of the year. So it’s a good idea to give a twist to your favorite skinny jeans, finish with a coat or a blouse with a bow at the waist.

Good American Good Legs Skinny Jeans

Amazon Essentials Slingback Heels

Black skinny jeans and wooden platform sandals.

Kate Moss wore black skinny jeans with wooden heels in March 2025.

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We already saw how the street style experts wear the jeans of the moment, now it’s turn to celebrities who have successfully styled skinny jeans for spring 2025. In March, Kate Moss taught her own style seminar in a pair of black skinny jeans with wooden platform sandals, a lingerie-inspired top, and a leather bomber jacket—a perfect look for attending any afternoon engagement before ending the night with your girlfriends at your favorite bar.

Levi’s 711 Skinny Jeans

Sanctuary Nouveau Wedge Sandals

High-waisted skinny jeans and patent leather pumps.

Lily Collins shows how to wear high-waisted skinny jeans without looking old-fashioned.

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Heeled pumps are not only suitable to wear with elegant dresses, but also with skinny jeans, word from Lily Collins. The American actress chose a pair of patent leather effect pumps with an elongated toe that further stylizes the instep of the foot, reminiscent of the recent Saint Laurent collection. She added a slim belt, paired with a V-neck top and an oversized plaid blazer, adding a masculine touch to her evening look.

Madewell 10″ High-Rise Skinny Jeans

Mattea Black Patent

Washed-out skinny jeans and invisible heels.

Jennifer Lopez combined skinny jeans with transparent shoes.

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J.Lo proves skinny jeans have no age limit in this washed-out triple-denim look, which she combined with a see-through PVC pump. Of course, the key is to wear them with style and not be reckless. Jennifer Lopez recommends an outfit that makes you look fabulous from head to toe and, most importantly, that doesn’t require much to combine correctly. Brands like Acne Studios, Diesel, and Agolde have modern denim sets that you won’t be able to resist, finishing with a pair of invisible heels as nod to the Y2K aesthetic that remains current within the season’s trends.

Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Super-Skinny Jeans

Jeffrey Campbell Cendrillon Clear Sandal

High-waisted grey skinny jeans and jeweled heels.

Emily Ratajkowski transforms the casual grey skinny jeans with jeweled heels.

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Since 2010 fashion is clearly back in full force, why not wear grey skinny jeans with jeweled heels? Bold, yes, but with a unique touch of style that will instantly turn heads. Bold, yes, but with a unique touch of style that will instantly turn heads. Emily Ratajkowski is the inspiration for harnessing the high elegance of Manolo Blahnik heels by wearing them with jeans. The idea is to break traditional rules and have fun in the process. Accessorize with a leopard belt and a ruffled blouse, items we wouldn’t normally pair, but work together perfectly.

Levi’s 501 Skinny Jeans

Kenneth Cole New York Umi Starburst Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Pump

This article was originally published by Vogue Mexico and Latin America.