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4 Pairs Of Must-Have Mary-Janes & How To Style Them
Whether you're embracing vintage vibes or seeking a contemporary edge, discover the transformative power of a good pair of Mary-Janes, plus what to wear them with.
The Mary-Jane is the must-have shoe of the moment, teetering at the vertiginous top of every fashion editor’s wish list up and down the land. Once a timeless classic, these iconic shoes are making a serious comeback, gracing runways and streets alike with their chic and versatile charm. They can be pretty, they can be utilitarian, they can be classic party shoes, and they can be flat or towering platforms – and everything in between. Wear them with mini-skirts, rustic workwear trousers or flowing frocks alike – here we round up our favourites, plus what we’d wear with them.
Solovair Mary-Jane Shoes, £195
Hardy, unadorned and perfectly plain, we love a pair of Mary-Janes that are both sturdy and chic.
Pleated Organic Soft Cord Trousers, £145
Low Mary Jane Velvet Shoe – Red, £199
The low heel! The red velvet! The square buckle! If ever there was a shoe made for the festive season, this is it. Christmas Day shoes sorted.
Tara Mary Janes, £375
How could anybody not want to dance in these shoes? We love the solid heel, which is counterbalanced by the sweet little buckle for a quintessential 1960s look. Being made by Repetto, they are super flexible too.
Platform Mary Janes With Ankle Strap, £180
These platform Mary-Janes have a good solid block heel and yet are endlessly pretty. We love the aged brown leather, which gives them a timeless look and ensures we’ll wear them season after season – long after the current trend has passed.
By Nancy Alsop
October 2023
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Solovair Mary-Jane Shoes, £195
Hardy, unadorned and perfectly plain, we love a pair of Mary-Janes that are both sturdy and chic.
Wear Them With
Plumo
Quilted Velvet Coat, £480Sideline
Moth Hat – Black Wool, £65Toast
Pleated Organic Soft Cord Trousers, £145
Penelope Chilvers
Low Mary Jane Velvet Shoe – Red, £199
The low heel! The red velvet! The square buckle! If ever there was a shoe made for the festive season, this is it. Christmas Day shoes sorted.
Wear Them With
H&M
Bow-Decorated Hair Clip, £6.99Toast
Freya Crinkle Cotton Dress, £150John Lewis
Satin Pleat Wrist Pouch Bag, Black, £25Repetto
Tara Mary Janes, £375
How could anybody not want to dance in these shoes? We love the solid heel, which is counterbalanced by the sweet little buckle for a quintessential 1960s look. Being made by Repetto, they are super flexible too.
Wear Them With
Lulu Guinness
Shagreen Satin Small Cleo Handbag, NOW £137Anthropologie
The Tatiana Kaftan by Bl-nk: Velvet Edition, £130Wolf & Badger
Gaia Silver Hoop Earrings, £125Jonak Paris
Platform Mary Janes With Ankle Strap, £180
These platform Mary-Janes have a good solid block heel and yet are endlessly pretty. We love the aged brown leather, which gives them a timeless look and ensures we’ll wear them season after season – long after the current trend has passed.
Wear Them With
Cos
Open-Back Bolero Jacket, £110Anthropologie
Selected Femme Ibi Leather A-Line Mini Skirt, £120Cambridge Satchel Company
The 14 Inch Batchel Backpack, £230By Nancy Alsop
October 2023
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