This Rich-Looking Shoe Colour Makes White Outfits So Elegant

Elsa Hosk stands inside against a white wall wearing a white strapless two-piece with gold woven flats from Alaia.

(Image credit: @hoskelsa)

published 17 June 2025

Just today, upon sharing this chic image of Elsa Hosk in one of our Who What Wear UK Slack channels, I realised that a common thread runs through the wardrobes of more of our editors. Just like Hosk, it appears that our team unanimously reaches for a glossy pair of gold shoes when looking to elevate a summery ensemble.

Deputy editor Maxine Eggenberger was the first to sing the praises of her go-to gold shoes, swiftly followed by our editor-in-chief, Hannah Almassi, who declared, "It’s what I default to when I’m not wearing tan or black, and want to look a bit fancy." I’m with them, and if I needed any further convincing, Hosk’s metallic Alaïa Mary Janes, with their delicate perforations and luminous finish, have reminded me that gold shoes are one of the chicest styles you can own.

Breathing a fresh lease of life into her simple white outfit, Hosk’s gilded shoes added a touch of shine that felt effortless and impactful. Wearing well with casual linen, gold shoes inject a sense of polish and glamour without veering overdressed.

While it's a natural pairing for an all-white look, this shoe trend also styles well with straight-leg jeans and black tailored trousers during summer's milder days. Modern, wearable and just a little bit decadent, they're one of the most reliable items in our rotations at the moment.

Read on to discover our edit of the best gold shoes.

SHOP GOLD SHOES:

Alaia

Gold Ballet Flats in Laminated Fishnet

Shop the ballet flats Elsa Hosk loves.

Mango

Strips Sandals

Style with a white cotton skirt for an elegant ensemble that's just as comfortable as it is chic.

Whistles

Gold Matilda Block Heel Shoe

This block-heel, closed-toe option is ideal for summer weddings.

Schuh

Lexie Woven Ballerina

These also come in black.

Ancient Greek Sandals

Kansiz Sandals

While I love these in the classic gold, they also come in five other shades.

ME+EM

Refined Square Toe Ballerina Flat

I have a thing for square-toe flats—they just look so sharp.

Phase Eight

Gold Leather Crossover Block Heels

These will look great with jeans and white linen dresses alike.

H&M

Perforated Mary Jane Ballet Pumps

Be quick! I can't see these staying in stock for long.

Zara

Leather Strappy Sandals With Metallic Effect

Wear these with denim or style with a sleek slip dress.

Hobbs

Andie Heeled Leather Ballerinas

Heeled ballet flats will make your looks feel a little bit French.

Stradivarius

Open-Weave Ballet Flats

The ballet flats trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.

With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.