What to wear with black mules. Mules are trendy shoes for summer. What to wear with: outfit options for all occasions
Mules are shoes with an open heel. In classic versions, the toe is closed, the heel is of medium height, square in shape.
In 2018, these shoes are a shoe must-have.
Story
In ancient civilizations, mules were worn by wealthy men: aristocrats, philosophers, nobles. By the way, the name of this style means “thinker” (“mulleus”). Later, this shoe model was worn by Easterners as house slippers. In the first half of the 20th century, mules became a favorite of Hollywood divas. The shoes were decorated with feathers, pompoms, and fur trim. These were no longer just slippers for the house, but exquisite, luxurious ladies' shoes, which were worn only on special occasions.
In the 90s, mules became a fashionable style again. At this time, every self-respecting fashion house produced them, but now they were intended not only for parties, but also for everyday wear. The models were distinguished by their brevity: no flashy fittings. The main thing is a stable low heel. 
This year, with mules, you can create trendy looks for spring, summer and warm autumn. Designers offer a variety of shapes, colors and decorative items, which means that every girl can choose a model to suit her taste.
Fashionable mules 2018
Their main advantage (besides the fact that they are above all trends) is that they are comfortable. Yes, heels can be comfortable! Firstly, the heel. Now you can find mules shoes on the shelves of shoe boutiques, both with thick medium heels, and with “glasses,” and even with wedges. Any of these options will be convenient when walking. Secondly, these shoes are very easy to put on: no laces, straps or straps! In this they are similar to flip-flops or house slippers.
In our 2017 year, the choice of mules is huge. Now you can choose a model for summer - with an open toe - and for warm spring and autumn; with a closed nose, made of leather.
What to wear with mules
To put together a casual look with mules, the following are perfect: ripped jeans, cargo pants, tight-fitting capris, pleated skirts of any length, airy dresses and sundresses, overalls. 
If they have a closed nose, you can wear tights: bright, plain, in large or fine mesh, with lurex. By the way, lately designers have allowed us to do what was previously considered bad manners - wear tights or socks under open-toed shoes. How can you not take advantage of this opportunity? Just keep in mind that tights should be in harmony with the shoes and the overall look. You can focus on contrasting color combinations, for example, yellow tights + purple shoes.
For the most comfortable walks, choose models without heels or with heels of 2-4 cm. 
Cropped, fitted trousers paired with mules with thin heels will highlight the elegance of your ankles.
For a party, choose mules with stiletto heels: they will elongate your silhouette and visually make your figure slimmer. Optimal options: velvet, satin, suede; with eye-catching decor made of stones, beads, sequins or feathers. Shoes like this are the basis of a fashionable look, which means you can’t go overboard with other items. The shoes will go well with an elegant dress or dress with a blouse. Decorations are thin and barely noticeable. A set of stud earrings with a stone and the same stone on a transparent fishing line is best suited.
Leather mules with a V-neck are ideal for business meetings in warmer months. This style looks good with a trouser suit, pencil skirt, formal blouses and shirts.
The most current models:
The term mule refers to a shoe that does not have a heel counter, bridge or heel strap. The top of the shoes can be open or closed, often these are elegant models with heels.
Shoes without a wedge or low heel can also be called “mules.”
How did mules come about?
The advantage of mules is that they can be quickly put on and taken off. Similar shoes appeared in Ancient Rome, they were worn by aristocrats and philosophers to demonstrate well-groomed feet - a sign of high status in society. The name “mule” comes from the ancient Roman word “thinker”.
In the 18th century, slippers were worn by members of the nobility, but already by women. Mules were used as house shoes, in which it would not be embarrassing to receive guests. In the 20th century, mules were introduced into fashion by Marilyn Monroe, who appeared in such shoes in society and on screens. Mules were worn at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries, and the latest surge in popularity has occurred today.
Modern mules have different names. Popular ones are mules and clogs; it’s easy to figure out the difference. Clogs (emphasis on the second syllable) are shoes with wooden soles and thick heels; the design of the top does not matter. Nowadays, recognizable mule models have appeared - shoes with distinctive features:
- wooden sole (or sole made of material imitating wood);
- heel;
- lack of backdrop;
- closed cape;
- rivets at the junction of the shoe upper and sole.
After this, clogs began to be associated with an open heel, but it is more correct to call such shoes mules. If you delve deeper into history, it becomes clear that shoes with wooden soles and leather or textile uppers are not called clogs, but clogs. Clogs are shoes made entirely of wood.
Mules with heels - creating a trendy look
An elegant heel is a traditional version of a mule; the top is most often closed, only the toes are open. It's easy to guess what to wear with mules of this style. These are flared midi or knee-length skirts, similar cut dresses, cropped culottes, boyfriend jeans, capri pants, breeches, and loose-fitting Bermuda shorts.
Combine heeled mules with a closed toe with a business suit; wide legs will hide the lack of a heel. This is a practical option for those who have chafing heels. Closed mules are used to create everyday looks. These shoes go well with jeans, coats and raincoats.
Mule sandals are suitable for hot summers; wear them with skirts and sundresses of any length, including straight and narrow styles. Wear neat open-top mules with skinny 7/8 trousers, banana pants, skinnies, jeggings or chinos. The option of mules + dress + leggings is also appropriate.
How to wear mules without heels?
Fashionable low-cut mules are a kind of footwear; they were introduced into fashion by the famous British designer Phoebe Philo. Flat mules are characterized by a closed top and resemble slippers. Don't confuse mules with pantos, which are open-top shoes with flat soles, like mules.
At the fashion show from famous designers, models flaunt closed mules and dresses - Victoria Beckham offers bright outfits in the color block style, and Stella McCartney offers dresses in lingerie style. Fashion designers recommend combining mules with short coats and short raincoats, loose trousers, short and long overalls.
The main guideline when choosing such mules is where to wear the future new thing. If you're shopping for beach slippers, choose trendy woven mules. Mules made of leather or faux leather are suitable for city streets; they go well with raincoats. For a cozy casual look with a pullover and loose pants, pair with suede mules.
How to wear wedge mules correctly?
The same rules apply to wedge mules as to mules with heels. But keep in mind that the wedge heel makes the shoes less graceful - the contrast with tight clothes will be striking, and the ankles will seem massive. Wear wedge mules with culottes, midi skirts made of thick fabric, and long dresses.
Wedge mules look good with boyfriend jeans and other denim clothing - shirts, shirt dresses, denim biker jackets. A leather jacket with an oblique zipper, as well as a suede jacket, will do. Try these shoes with a short coat or a layered set of a shirt, sweatshirt and jeans.
How can you not wear mules?
Mules are unusual shoes, so as not to lose face, remember a few simple tips.
- Open-toe mules are not worn with tights or socks.
- Wearing mules with evening dresses is not recommended, but mules will look stylish with an elegant jumpsuit.
- Mules can be worn to the office, but for an important meeting it is better to prefer traditional pumps.
- Massive mules with wooden soles do not go well with tight dresses, short skirts, or tight trousers.
- You shouldn't wear mules with a year skirt - it looks old-fashioned.
- Don't wear heavily decorated mules with casual wear - save the rhinestones, embroidery, flowers, studs and bows for a party.
And most importantly: mules are only for well-groomed legs, pay special attention to pedicures. If your feet are far from ideal, it is better to wear closed shoes.
Mules are the choice of stylish fashionistas; these shoes go well with trendy clothes. When wearing mules, you will appreciate the comfort and practicality of the shoes, and mules look impressive.
This season, mules have significantly expanded their model range (to be more precise, the popularity of not only “low-cut” has increased). Now we simply have to try wearing mules with stiletto heels, mules with wide stable heels or mules - a futurist's dream (Celine has them).
Of course, we wear high heels with flowy dresses, culottes and coats. For jeans and midi skirts, mules with a stable trapezoidal heel are still more suitable. Such shoes are universal - they do not weigh down the foot and perfectly complement the casual look.
Mules and trench coat
A win-win stylish look - with variations on the classic theme, namely a combination of mules and a trench coat. In itself, this element of outerwear is so fashionable and versatile that any look with it looks appropriate and corresponds to trends. If you want romance, choose bright high-heeled shoes, and if you want something more relaxed, black mules, reminiscent of men's loafers, will be a saving option.
Shoes with open heel actively burst into our spring-summer everyday life. Mules are beautiful and practical. We want to wear such shoes, but we don’t always understand whether this style is acceptable under torn jeans, under an office skirt, or under a delicate dress. To understand the fashionable style of mules, we have selected photo looks of girls in open-toed shoes. A selection of photos with skirts, shorts, jeans, dresses and mules will teach you how to wear mules correctly.
So let's find out in the law of fashion for mules.
So different
mules.
The refined lines of shoes with an open heel have long been loved by the designer for their delicacy and bare ankles. Legs in mules look even more fragile and slender. Touching ankles, delicate pink heels - shoes with a cut-off heel allow you to emphasize feminine beauty and fragility.
I just want to buy and buy and wear and wear.
Sprinkled with glitter, bows, crystals, gilded buckles, and exquisite drapes of soft leather - any design can be realized within the frame of mules. The open heel of mules allows designers to pour out all their imagination on the toe part of the shoes.
Rough, heavy design lines, a closed solid toe, and wide weave straps create brutal models of shoes with an open heel. Mules can have a tractor sole, a thick chunky heel, or a cast platform.
Designers love to play with mules. For example, they leave the toe of the shoe simple, devoid of any design - but the heel is complemented with all sorts of interesting things.
Or, on the contrary, they install a simple classic stiletto heel (stiletto heel, in our opinion) on mules. And the very toe part of the shoes is embroidered with lace and beads like oriental shoes.
Absolutely any shoe model can turn into mules. To do this, simply cut off the heel. In the photo we see loafers without a backdrop - that is mule loafers.
But in the photo below, we see mule boots. Ordinary Oxford shoes were placed on tractor soles and the heels were cut off to create fashionable designer mules that can be worn with jeans, shorts, dresses, and skirts.
You can style mules as MOCASSINS, for this purpose we decorate the toe part of the shoes with leather fringe and tassels. Everything is the same as in standard moccasins - we just cut off the heel and add either a high tractor sole or a thick heel.
Fashionable mules.
One design - many images.
The same classic soft black heeled mules with a simple smooth toe and cut-off toe will become a must-have pair in your wardrobe. With this model you can create an endless number of fashionable looks.
But in the photo below we see wicker mules - black and gold. How many outfits can you wear with the same pair? mule sandals without a backdrop.
Mules with strap
BEHIND THE ANKLE.
Very often, designers add a strap to mules that goes behind the ankle and above the heel. It is not prohibited. Because of this, this type of shoe does not cease to be considered mules (provided that there is only one strap, and it is thin). The general design of the shoe does not change depending on the presence of the strap.
The strap does not carry a functional load - but rather serves a decorative function - as another design element.
Even the thin T-strap maintains the shoes' MULE status.
Now let's figure it out what you can and fashionably wear with comfortable mules. What styles of clothing are suitable for shoes with open heels.
Mules under a dress.
Shoes without backs look a little relaxed in appearance, they do not oblige you to anything. Therefore, such shoes are often accompanied by a casual style of clothing - loose-fitting things without a clear silhouette. Multi-layer sets made of soft, wrinkled fabrics.
Most often, shirt dresses, tunic dresses, and wrap dresses (with a cut similar to a robe) are worn with mules.
Summer sundresses with ruffles, flounces and lace go perfectly with mules - the open heel makes them ordinary summer flip-flops with heels. Many people still call their shoes mules - flip-flops with heels.
But also more strict in cut - silhouette dresses also look good with simple, smooth mules.
Suede mules (tan ocher color) go well with denim. If you bought these shoes with an open heel, then wear them with jeans, or denim shirt dress.
How to wear mules
with a skirt.
Classic toe-heeled mules in black smooth leather are often worn with LEATHER SKIRTS.
Office midi skirts are also designed for mules. An open heel visually extends the length of the leg. And the heavy, high toe part of the shoes balances the visual heaviness of the midi skirt.
Now denim skirts with torn holes, abrasions, and uneven fringe along the edge are in fashion. Such models are ideally combined with the visual slackness of mules. The open heel gives the shoe the same casual casual feel of ripped denim.
Mules with fashionable trousers
Spring 2017.
Leather pants came into fashion at the same time as mules of a simple design. They fit perfectly together in the same style.
The fashionable style of CHINOS trousers also looks good with mules. Mules, open ankle style, and lapel chinos They are also done specifically to reveal the femininity of the ankle.
Wide-leg chinos Look great with visually heavy shoes. Pumps are not always harmonious with wide trousers. And the solidity of the mules just balances the proportions of the image.
Cropped trousers with an open ankle is also a fashionable style for mules.
Wide-leg culottes– trendy ones this season look good with mules. Shoes with an open heel where the line of the toe smoothly meets the line of the heel IN A STRAIGHT LINE (as in the photo below) go very well with the straight and wide cut of culottes.
Leather wide culottes are now in fashion - as in the photo above.
They also wear culottes with mules. from cotton and silk fabrics th of various densities (pictured below).
Culotte styles made of thick fabrics, with arrows and tucks along the drawstring line - worn under both light and heavy styles of shoes with an open heel.
Open toe shoes
and jeans.
Fashionable skinny skinny jeans look good with any shoes. Mules are no exception. Whether you're wearing a jacket, a shirt or a T-shirt, it doesn't matter.
Rough boyfriend jeans– You can also wear mules under shoes. And in the cold season - even on a wool sock.
Fashionable ripped jeans and stylish mules also go well together.
Denim shorts– torn or neatly stitched are good to wear with mules. And on a cool day even with tights (as in the photo below).
Here are some stylish outfit ideas you can recreate to pair with your new mules. Shoes with an open heel are interesting, beautiful and stylish.
Good luck with your style decisions.
Olga Klishevskaya, especially for the site "".
Anticipating the long-awaited warmth and dry asphalt, we have collected 7 types of shoes for the spring-summer 2018 season, which reflect both the spring mood and current trends.
Mules
Mules are shoes with an open heel that are held on the foot by a vamp at the front of the shoe. This shoe model got its name from the word “mulleus” (thinker) and was once considered masculine. Initially, it was worn by ancient Roman men who occupied a high position in society and studied philosophy. In the Middle Ages, mules were worn by girls of easy virtue, and already in the 50s, with the light hand (or foot) of Marilyn Monroe, shoes became part of fashionable women's wardrobes.
Today, mules are a frequent hero of street style chronicles: brocade, fur, leather and fabric, with or without heels, they look great with pleated skirts to mid-calf, and with classic suits, and with classic trench coats. In order not to struggle with complex combinations, “like bloggers”, but to look fashionable, mules can be added to an outfit in the classic sense of the word casual and worn with jeans, a jacket, oversized shirts, cigarette pants or pajamas.
Milan Fashion Week’s street style / Who What Wear
Where to find something similar:
Classic black ASOS (available for narrow and wide feet)
Shoes with unusual heels
More recently, shoes with unusual heels were a sign of haute couture collections; it was considered difficult for everyday wear - both physically and stylistically. Today, shoes, ankle boots and sandals with a conceptual detail look almost classic: designers are not embarrassed by either plastic, or gold monograms, or dried flowers enclosed in the heel. Complex designs don't just look great on the runway; It’s easy to imagine them with a checkered jumpsuit, a midi dress in the style of the 70s, or a tweed suit in the spirit of Chanel. These shoes look fresh and original, but not pretentious.
Streetstyle at New York Fashion Week / Vogue Russia
Peter Pilotto spring-summer 2018, 114 best pairs of shoes from London Fashion Week
Street fashion: London Fashion Week spring-summer 2018: street style
Chanel, Couture 2018, Paris
Alexander McQueen, Ready-To-Wear, Paris
Where to find something similar:
White ankle boots
It would seem boring. And impractical. And they cut my leg. In general, everything that quite recently was still at the top of fashionable sins. But after putting white ankle boots on models and fashion bloggers last fall, designers still can’t stop. Looking at the chronicles of street style, it’s hard to imagine more versatile shoes: they can be combined with literally everything – from denim overalls to flowy dresses. Choose the shape of the toe and heel depending on your own preferences: it is obvious that the very fact of the presence of white ankle boots is intended to make the look fashionable.
Where to find something similar:
Boots and socks
For a long time, wearing shoes or sandals with socks was considered not comme il faut. However, this strange trend has degenerated into a full-fledged shoe model: Fendi, Celine and other fashion giants presented a hybrid model in their seasonal collections - ankle boots with an elastic shaft that fits tightly to the leg. The trend quickly found its audience: sock boots do not puff up under tight trousers and jeans, highlight graceful ankles in combination with flowy midi skirts and add femininity to sports sets. These shoes look especially good in tandem with belt bags - another iconic item of the spring-summer 2018 season.
Where to find something similar:
A more viable option - but also socks. George J. Love.
Cossacks
Don’t let the name confuse you: wearing Cossacks from Calvin Klein or H&M you can not only conquer the prairies of the Wild West, but also the first thawed patches of spring. These shoes add youthful enthusiasm and a festival mood to any look: feel like a model off duty at the Coachella festival or a star in a street style chronicle. Remember that the ideal pair is distinguished by a wide shaft and a slightly angled heel; this shape makes the leg thinner and more graceful, and the gait more confident.
