When you think of kitten heels, you may think of frumpy, no-nonsense types who don’t care about looking stylish; alternately, you may think of young girls who are just starting to wear heels, but aren’t yet ready for higher pairs.

Well, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to belong to either of these groups to rock kitten heels in a fashionable way!  

My proof? The deluge of kitten heels available for fall from all manner of fashion retailers, from affordable ones like Zara and ASOS, to high-end ones like Prada and Dior (shown above).

What’s more, kitten heels are not only cute; they’re also much more comfortable than those sky-high pumps that you have sitting in your closet: You know, the ones that you vowed never to wear again after that one night you spent barefoot at a party because you just couldn’t stand the pain anymore. (Come on, that can’t just be me!).  

Still not convinced? Just keep scrolling to see my kitten heel picks, along with examples of how to style them for a variety of different occasions — I guarantee that you’ll be lusting after a pair by the time you’re done reading this article. (I know I am!)

Table of Contents

Outfit #1

Products: Jeans – ASOS, Blouse – ASOS, Trench Dress – Zara, Ring – Saks Off 5th, Earrings – Mango, Heels – Mango, Lipstick – Sephora, Sunglasses – Topshop, Backpack – ASOS

Classy and chic, this look is the perfect way to wear kitten heels if you’re looking to dress up your typical jeans-and-a-nice-top ensemble.  

Begin by pairing a blouse with ruffled sleeves with some cropped kick-flare jeans; I love the drop hem on these! Next, layer on a sleeveless trench dress. Although this may seem like a difficult piece to wear, just wear it as you would wear a normal trench for an unexpected twist on a classic style.