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What Color Shoes with Green Dress: A Guide to Perfect Pairings

Are you in need of footwear that will complement your green dress or emerald attire? Look no further! Green is a very popular color that can be ensembled in various occasions including the St. Patrick’s Day and even in occasions such as weddings during the summer. If you are in the process of selecting an outfit for a particular occasion or if you simply wish to spice up your daily attire with some new color, we present to you the appropriate footwear accessories for all shades of green.

Depending on your preferences, you have a broad number of shoes that will go perfectly with the pants you are wearing. If you’re dressed in emerald green gown or if you’re opting for lime green frock, get set to make right choices by referring to our complete shoe guide. Further, we have style guidelines for other shades of green such as teal and mint so that you can be on the right side of fashionable regardless of the shade of green you pick.

10 Best Color Shoes to Wear with Green Dresses

1. Silver Shoes

Silver shoes are perfect to wear with any form of green dresses, be it emerald green, hunter green, khaki green, or even the vivid apple green. The combination of silver shoes matches, green dress as well as gives a new twist to your outfit all together. The best choice is mirror metallic silver footwear, yet opaque and sparkle silver metallics are fine too. Some of the famous silver-heeled shoes include, Chinese Laundry brand of Leith and the Maressa metallic silver point that is manufactured by J. Renée.

2. Gold Shoes

Gold shoes are elegant and can be worn with any shade of green dressed. A light metallic sheen that looks nearly silver gold will be stunning, and any green dress with rose gold shoes would be perfect. Emerald green is best worn in evening dresses including formal wear like gowns and formal shoes like gold shoes. If you seek a gold sandal that will leave everyone in awe, Sam Edelman has one; it is called Yaro. The Vince Camuto’s Gabe pump is a good option for a pump while these gold Gucci-inspired loafers are perfect for gold loafers.

3. Black Shoes

Black shoes with a green dress is a classic combo. Minimal black heels and sandals are a great choice when you want your green clothes to take the spotlight. Stuart Weitzman’s NudistSong strappy sandals and Steve Madden's Stecy minimal sandal are great options for black heels. Sam Edelman's Hazel pointed pump is a great, simple but comfy option that comes in many colors.

4. Green Dress with Nude or Beige Shoes

Beige heels or sandals are a great choice to pair with a green dress. The best "nude" is a flesh tone that matches your own complexion. Journee Collection offers great beige shoes and heels.

5. White Shoes with Green Dresses/Outfits

White shoes go with green outfits and if it is not a very plain shoe then it is not formal wear. A pair of Stuart Weitzman’s Nudist sandal or even a plain leather pointed-toe pump will complete a formal green look. Plain white sneakers are a must-have footwear for Spring and will pair well with your green t-shirt dress and emerald sweats look.

6. Brown Shoes with Green Dresses & Outfits

7. Black and White Shoes with Green Dresses

Black or white colored shoes will complement green dresses and it is also possible to combine both colors. Green dresses coupled with polka-dotted shoes as well as snake print shoes in white/black/beige color will be fun complimenting Zebra print shoes will also be a nice match when wearing green dresses and outfits.

8. Leopard Print Shoes with Green Dresses

Leopard shoes and booties are perfect to be worn when going out and pairing them with any of these bright colors, green included. Green suits leopard or cheetah print shoes best, but it does not have to be pure green, the more vibrant the shade, the better.

9. Contrast Color Shoes with Green Dresses

Wearing green outfits and accessorizing with an opposite color is simple but very effective. Any type of yellow shoes, pink and coral shoes and blue shoes are good to be paired with green dresses.

 10. Red Shoes with Green Dresses

Red shoes are very daring and can effectively complement the green dress and bring life to the blend. Darker shades of green are best worn with burgundy or wine color shoes while the brighter shades of green are best complimented with cherry red or bright red shoes.

Here are some tips when picking shoes with green dress: know the type of occasion and the type of green. By choosing clothes on these color combinations, you are able to design a fashionable outfit for any occasion.

What Color Shoes Not to Wear with Green Dresses?

However, when the green dresses are in question, there are certain colors that are best avoided when it comes to shoes. Red shoes seem to look like they belong to the Christmas season, and this may not be the best for some occasions. Navy shoes are close to dark green, and it may not be obvious enough to achieve the best contrasting effect. Still, lighter shades of blue can go well with navy shoes. Orange shoes make you look like you have turned orange or rather turned into a pumpkin especially when you are wearing bright or medium green dresses or pants. However, it is possible to wear the almost yellow-orange in hue shoes or wear them with very dark green shades.

In conclusion, there are three colors that you should not combine with green dresses and shoes; red, navy and orange. But the right blue and orange shade will still help to create a work of art and nice fit.

What About Green Dresses with Green Shoes?

When it comes to pairing green dresses with green shoes, it's important to tread carefully. One lesson can be drawn when it comes to the combination of green dresses with green shoes – be careful. However, it’s important not to overdo it, and having matching shades can sometimes look too ‘green’. If you want to avoid the effect mentioned above, it is advisable to combine different colors that belong to the same color scheme.

However, green shoes can be quite colorful and exciting; they look great when worn in the summertime with a white dress. If you aren’t sure how to style them, ShoeTease has some ensembles for you to use as a reference. And if you are really lost, their Facebook group provides styling and outfit assistance.

In other words, when deciding between a green dress and a green shoe, moderation is key. Going green can be a tad too much at times, but the right touch is eye-catching and fashion-forward. So enjoy it to the fullest, but do not go overboard with it.

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