Don't Follow the Crowd—Wear *This* Shoe Trend With Your Fave White Dress

White dresses and summer go together like peanut butter and jelly. As soon as temperatures start to skyrocket, there are few items of clothing as ubiquitous. From denim minis to flowy maxis and everything in between, white dresses are a common sight this time of year, whether you're at the beach, the office, or the grocery store. Styling these dresses is certainly not rocket science, as they look good with everything, but right now, I'm keen to follow Keira Knightley's lead.
Knightley, who was recently styled by Leith Clark, contrasted her delicate lace Chanel dress with unexpectedly clunky shoes: black patent-leather mules. My inclination would have been to pair the graceful dress with equally dainty shoes—perhaps minimalist, thin-strap sandals in white or tan—but I actually like Knightley's sturdier choice even better. Why follow the crowd when you can have a little fun with fashion instead? Scroll down to see Keira Knightley's newest outfit and shop pieces to re-create it.
On Keira Knightley: Chanel cardigan, dress, and shoes
Re-Create Keira Knightley's Outfit

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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