Forget the sandals—this is the shoe trend to pair with dresses in September.

Forget the sandals—this is the shoe trend to pair with dresses in September.

      Now that Labor Day has passed, I'm ready to set aside some of my summer essentials for the time being. The only challenge is that it still feels somewhat like summer outdoors. So while I've mentally transitioned to fall, it’s a bit premature to pull out the sweaters and suede boots. That’s where Alexa Chung comes in with the ideal outfit solution for the moment, blending elements of summer with those of fall.

      Chung is currently attending the Venice Film Festival in Italy, and for this event, she wore a white Prada minidress crafted from lightweight poplin. If she had chosen sandals to pair with the dress, it would have looked very summery; however, by selecting a more substantial shoe trend, her outfit appeared less suited for peak summer and more fitting for September. The trend she opted for was patent leather block heels, a favorite among the European It-girl community of which Chung is a part. She chose a Mary-Jane style, but there are numerous other styles within this trend that can make summer dresses feel more autumn-appropriate instantly. If that’s what you’re aiming for, continue scrolling.

      On Alexa Chung: Prada dress; Miu Miu arm band bracelet; Repetto shoes.

      Shop Patent Leather Block Heels:

      - Reformation Maddox Slingback Heels

      - Sézane Mélanie Mary Janes

      - Repetto Black Camille Heels

      - Linea Paolo Marcel T-Strap Pumps

      - MANGO Patent Leather-Effect Block-Heel Shoes

      - Christian Louboutin Miss Sab Patent Pumps

      - AEYDE Aline Patent-Leather Mary Jane Pumps

      - Stuart Weitzman Maeve Slingback Pumps

      - Miu Miu Bicolor Patent Leather Block-Heel Mary Jane Pumps

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Forget the sandals—this is the shoe trend to pair with dresses in September.

Alexa Chung was recently seen in Venice donning the chic shoe trend that replaces sandals for this month. Find the style available for purchase here.