Mary janes have quietly made their way back into the fashion rotation in the last year, capturing hearts and closets with an unsubtle vengeance. Whether you pin their re-emergence on Miu Miu or the numerous local shoe labels circulating them in various leathers, one thing's for sure: they're back and irresistible.
They come as a dainty breather from the chunky shoe fixation dominating the 2020s. Mary janes, distinguished from ballet flats by the fastening bracelet (usually buckled) that secures either side of the shoe, are endlessly rewearable and require little effort to style. Who wouldn't want a pair in their collection?
Below, 10 ways to ride the trend, as inspired by local celebrities.
Styling Mary Janes, According to Celebs
1. School Uniform Chic
Liza Soberano goes monochromatic in a steel grey skirt suit, white tee, and the classic white sock and black school shoe combo. With the help of the structured crossbody bag, she toes the line between schoolgirl chic and budding office siren.
2. Babydoll Ensemble
Anne Curtis' summery take on the trend involves the acclaimed Alaïa pair, which the actress owns in four colors and counting. She styled it with a white babydoll dress, keeping it simple but totally fun.
3. Polished with a Pop of Color
Pia Wurtzbach's Venice OOTD is reminiscent of a silky latte with a cherry shock. She says: style an immaculate tailored trench dress with a chestnut bag, cat eye sunnies, and red-lip mary janes.
4. Color-Coordinated Accessories
Speaking of red, Maine Mendoza took a pair of Alaïa pieces for a spin during her recent Europe vacay, which yielded a fabulous lookbook that's still heavy on our minds. She teamed the red bag and shoe with a black and white off-shoulder top and a black bubble skirt. So cute!
5. Off-Duty Staples
Aside from maybe the black tank top, few pieces declare a day off like the boxy white tee. Gabbi Garcia wore hers with a black mini tennis skirt, some silver jewelry, and peephole mary janes.
6. LBD Date Night
Want to look put togther with minimum effort? Like Sofia Andres, reach for a little black dress and some gold jewelry. Finish off the gestural glam with a pair of easy mary janes with gold hardware to match.
7. Breezy in B&W
Tricia Gosingtian may be one of the strongest proponents of the mary jane shoe, which works perfectly with her featherlight aesthetic. Here, she wears a black off-shoulder blouse with a crisp white maxi skirt, and a slim, square-toed pair of our spotlit shoe.
8. Vintage Cool
Anyone remember those rustic clogs from the '70s? This brown pair from Laureen Uy doubles as a quick throwback, worn with preppy white socks, a tartan skirt, and a boxy blazer.
9. Urban Y2K
Cool girl champion Ida Anduyan took her style to the streets of Seoul, giving a ribboned pair of mary janes a spin. She wore it with a baby tee, oversized aladdin pants, and a heavily charmed bag.
10. Big Shirt + Petite Pieces
Camille Co was also in Seoul recently, where she demonstrated her distinctive talent for hue mixing and layering. In this OOTD, she styles denim mary janes with a sporty pair of grey socks, hot pants, a cropped tank, and a big blue shirt to balance it all out. And, of course, there's no forgetting that adorable Barbie pink bag!
Hey, Preview readers! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Tiktok, and Twitter to stay up to speed on all things trendy and creative. We’ll curate the most stylish feed for you!
