So I got these Anne Michelle shoes last week. They were sitting in my closet staring at me. I didn’t know what to wear with them. Figured I’d mess around and find some quick combos. Grabbed jeans, a dress, some weird pants—total trial and error mode.
The Frustration Phase
Tried pairing them first with my regular skinny jeans. Just threw on a t-shirt. Looked… boring. Like seriously nothing special. Tried cuffing the jeans a bit, still meh. Felt stuck.
Next, dug out some black leggings and an oversized sweater. The shoes kinda drowned? Didn’t vibe. Too much fabric up top, tiny shoes down below. Felt sloppy. Tried a leather jacket—nope, edgy clash with the shoe style. Stress level rising.
The Experiment Turnaround
Okay, deep breath. Tried a flowy midi skirt. Simple black one. Tossed on a tucked-in tank top. Boom. Suddenly the shoes popped! Added a denim jacket—cheap thrift store find—for structure. Yes. Felt put together.
Then I remembered some cropped wide-leg pants. Buried deep in the drawer. Cream color. Tried them with a tight black turtleneck. Magical. The high waist + crop length showed off the shoes perfect. Finally!
The 5 Quick Looks That Worked
Here’s what actually clicked after like an hour of chaos:
- Comfort Queen: Straight-leg jeans (rolled twice), basic white tee, long cardigan. Simple gold hoops.
- Office-ish: Those cream wide-leg pants, fitted black top, dangly necklace. Maybe a blazer.
- Date Night: Black midi skirt, silky camisole, denim jacket. Sleek bun.
- Casual Fun: Cuffed denim shorts, graphic tee, slouchy socks scrunched down. Messy ponytail.
- Dressed-Up Minimalist: Wide-leg black trousers, bare shoulders crop top, red lipstick.
Big Realization
Show. Ankle. Skin. That’s it. If the pants cover the ankle or are too stiff, it kills the shoe. Made all the difference. Also cheap basics totally work—no fancy stuff needed. Used thrifted tees and a Target cardigan in half these looks.
My closet was a war zone by the end. Totally worth it.
