In my opinion, any dress, skirt, or pair of trousers matches well with this non-nude shoe color.
When it comes to style inspirations, I believe Emma Watson stands out from the crowd. Her elegant, preppy look consistently seems modern and just ahead of trends. Unfortunately, sightings of Emma have become quite uncommon lately. With her preference for privacy and focusing on further education, she rarely appears at entertainment events. Thus, I was eager to take notice when she made an appearance at the Venice Film Festival this past weekend. For her various appearances, Watson chose a selection of '60s-inspired swing dresses (which I will discuss shortly). However, what truly caught my eye were her shoes: tan slingback heels.
While I doubt she limited herself to just a carry-on, it's clear that Emma had to be strategic about her packing due to space constraints. Shoes notoriously consume suitcase room, so she clearly made thoughtful choices about which pairs would complement the outfits she planned to wear. Instead of opting for a standard beige or nude, she went for a richer, caramel hue, which turned out to be just as versatile—and arguably more stylish.
Opting for Gucci’s Signoria Slingback Pump (£840), these shoes feature a sophisticated pointed toe and an extremely chic gold chain sling. It’s evident that Emma is quite fond of them, as she wore them with two different outfits within hours, further illustrating their versatility.
For her first look, she formed a striking trio: a dill-green crepe minidress by Emilia Wickstead, paired with Prada’s Arqué leather shoulder bag in white, and the Gucci slingbacks. As a fashion writer, I'd find it challenging to choose a suitable shoe color to match such a bold hue, but Emma effortlessly achieved it with her tan heels.
In her second outfit, Watson sported the same shoes again, this time with a Gucci monogrammed shift dress. With the print taking the spotlight, she expertly grounded the bold pattern with those stylish tan slingbacks. These well-coordinated looks made me contemplate the practicality of this shoe style—if it complements both vivid colors and intricate prints, I can easily envision it working well with virtually any skirt, trouser, or dress.
Tan provides a chic alternative to beige or cream, especially when presented in a luxurious patent finish like Emma's Gucci pair. The key is to select a true caramel tone that evokes the rich, toffee-brown shades seen on the autumn/winter 2025 runways. If you’re in search of versatile shoes, tan could be the ideal choice. With that in mind, feel free to browse my selection of tan shoes.
Shop Tan Shoes:
GUCCI
Signoria Embellished Patent-Leather Slingback Pumps
These are the exact shoes Emma wore.
MANGO
Leather Heeled Shoes With Ring
The gold ring detail adds a touch of elegance.
New Look
Pointed Toe Slingback Heeled Shoe
These appear much more expensive than their affordable price.
Reiss
Slingback Court Shoes
Tan suede is quintessential for autumn; just pair with dark blue jeans.
Paris Texas
Patent Leather Lidia Slingback Pumps 105
This heel is not for the faint-hearted, but the block heel makes them a more comfortable option.
Christian Louboutin
Kate Leather Pumps 100
I adore this rich toffee shade.
MANOLO BLAHNIK
Mayslibi 70 Buckled Leather-Trimmed Wool Slingback Pumps
The mix of fabrics and colors, in a classic Manolo shape? I'm sold.
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In my opinion, any dress, skirt, or pair of trousers matches well with this non-nude shoe color.
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