The ’90s have already been back for several seasons now. In the realm of wedding guest dressing, this translates into lingerie dresses, velvet fabrics, column silhouettes, and babydoll styles. In terms of shoes, there’s one design that we’re predicting will play a starring role in spring 2026 weddings—and it taps into pure millennial nostalgia.
We usually associate the high heels of that decade with sleek, classic pumps. However, for the upcoming season, we’re betting on two-tone shoes: Specifically those that contrast the toe with the rest of the design, for a look that’s minimalist, elegant, and all about attention to detail.
In 1992, Chanel made cap-toe heels a true symbol with its spring collection, when Linda Evangelista opened the show with a sophisticated black-and-white pair that, decades later, continues to appear both on and off the runway. In this year’s shows, we have seen it again not only in the label now led by Matthieu Blazy, but also with other designers such as Saint Laurent or Valentino, who similarly put out shoes embracing the two-tone trend.
As for how to combine this shoe with a guest look fit for upcoming ceremonies, there are two easy ways. Try aligning the main color of your outfit with the main color of the shoe, creating a touch of contrast via the toe cap (and your accessories), or do exactly the opposite, coordinating the toe cap with your dress.
The best part? This is not a typical wedding shoe; some gold or beige style you wear once and then hole up in the back of your closet for eternity. It styles well with multiple pieces for a range of day-to-day activities: Wear it with a skirt or dress, tailored trousers, or even jeans. As demonstrated by the street style of the season, it’s an incredibly versatile shoe.
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