Hold the Sneakers—This Is the Elegant Shoe Parisians Are Wearing With the Jeans of Summer

By wazup on June 2, 2025 Comments Closed / 178 views

Trending denim styles are all over the map. One minute it’s barrel jeans, then it’s back to skinny jeans, and before you know it, long baggy jeans reign supreme. The truth is, you should wear whatever silhouette speaks to you the most. But what style is a front-runner for many stylish French women? Yes, copped jeans and cropped flares, specifically.

Bella Hadid wore the throwback denim trend (remember when they were everywhere a decade ago?!) in Cannes recently and with more and more fashion people stepping out in them (Parisians included), the style could be deemed as one of the silhouettes of the summer. Now, what is the best shoe style to pair with cropped flares and cropped jeans in general?

While sneakers are often a go-to choice with jeans (and certainly still work), it’s an elegant heel that French women are wearing. Note that Bella Hadid also wore this style with her cropped flares. Yes, I’m referring to pointed mules and pumps. This classic choice is always chic and brings that extra touch of polish to a look. The cropped nature of this denim style also allows the shoes to be fully shown off.

Keep scrolling to see how French women are wearing pointed heels with their cropped jeans, and shop a variety of heels and jeans if you want to emulate the look.

A French woman wearing cropped flares and heels

This ensemble is simple yet so chic with the cropped flares, black tank, and the coordinating black pumps.

Madewell

Kick Out Crop Jeans

MANGO

Fringe Slingback Pumps

FRAME

The Reboot High Waist Crop Flare Jeans

Call It Spring By Aldo

Opall Slingback Pumps

ZARA

Trf High-Waisted Cropped Flare Jeans

Vince

Bianca Leather Slingback Heels

The denim-on-denim look is incredibly popular and the addition of the pointed heel ties the stylish look together perfectly.

MOTHER

The Tripper High Waist Flood Frayed Flare Jeans

Steve Madden

Mod Pointed Toe Mule Pumps

Pistola

Lennon High Waist Ankle Bootcut Jeans

Stuart Weitzman

Vinnie 50 Slingback Pumps

Treasure & Bond

Kick Flare Jeans

The pointed mules are sleek with the distressed cropped jeans here. The jacket is a nice touch, but anything—from a blouse to a tank—could work if it’s warmer where you live.