The elegant satin shoe trend is here — find the style I love

Some fabrications simply scream extravagance. Velvet, leather, and faux fur come to mind, but what’s my favorite? It’s always satin. With a more moderate price tag and a soft, supple finish, this elegant fabric is naturally appealing and always gives me the sophisticated energy I try to inject into my everyday outfits.

I love silky satin skirts, I love classic satin blouses, but what I’m all about these days are the most sophisticated satin shoes.

Satin shoes feel new on the 2024 scene, but many will choose these shiny shoes to wear on their wedding day. Satin shoes, once the preserve of brides, have seen a huge rise in popularity over the past year. No longer limited to bright ivory shades, brands are focusing on the elegant charm of satin slippers and producing slippers in different shades and shapes that convey the mood of the new season.

The influencer wears satin shoes and jeans.

Satin shoes always go well with elegant dresses, but it’s actually the denim combination that has been catching my eye lately. We’ve found plenty of denim and satin shoe combinations to boost the energy of basic jeans and make you want your own jeans this season.

Particularly inspired by the elegant outfit I spotted this week on Katie Holmes, the actor paired shiny red shoes with light-wash jeans, a wool blazer, and a white T-shirt. Holmes braved a bit of rain, wrapping her head in a black scarf and carefully avoiding puddles to keep her satin shoes looking fresh.

Prada’s satin mules, which sparked a major trend, have been a hot topic since their debut in the Spring/Summer 2024 collection last September. Released in early spring, these sleek mule shoes quickly became a fashion favorite, with editors, influencers, and celebrities showing up during the warmer months. Showcasing the growing kitten heel trend and nodding to this season’s popular square-toe silhouette, these chic shoes quickly became a sell-out style.

This season, the trend has gained even more momentum, with many brands quickly launching their own pieces. With party-ready energy, I’ve been seeing a lot of ribbon-embellished styles hitting the market over the past few weeks. However, if you’re looking for something a little more understated, we also found plenty of elegant black styles and included them in the edit below.