The shoes to wear with FW18’s biggest trends

The moment we saw these decidedly masculine pants on Max Mara’s FW18 runway, we realized that the androgynous yet elegant style was exactly what our wardrobes are missing. The appeal of the workman’s trouser lies in its ease, so let that set the tone for the rest of your look. Nike’s understated Air Max Plus, worn with The Row’s decadent blanket coat and a Loewe logo tee, makes for the perfect hi/lo mix.

A new skirt shape (mid-length, with a handkerchief hem) is dominating this season. Championed by everyone from model Giedre Dukauskaite to Instagram’s Eva Chen, this easy-to-wear piece works just as well off-duty as it does in the office. The most flattering finishing touch? A pair of malleable, knee-high leather boots. The season’s hottest couple, hands down.

Tailoring is synonymous with workwear, but in recent seasons, suiting has become the cool woman’s go-to for a fresh take on after-dark dressing. Acne Studios’ double-breasted velvet blazer clearly means business, but pair it with Christopher Kane’s crystallized mini skirt and you’ve got a sultry party outfit on your hands. This look is about going all out, so only show-stopping footwear will do. Sheer tights and Isabel Marant’s strappy sandals might sound like an unlikely combination, but they’ll add an ultra-desirable off-kilter edge to your look.

Knitwear is a wardrobe essential, but few labels create woolen pieces that really get our hearts racing. One notable exception? Scandi brand Totême. This button-down dress is the kind of chic sartorial savior that will come to your rescue time and time again. Keep the rest of your look clean and modern – try a pair of FW18’s covetable slouch boots in ’80s-inspired white leather, courtesy of The Row.

Don’t panic, but low-rise jeans are back. Banish visions of far-too-low ’90s styles from your mind, though, and replace them with minimal designs: think clean lines in dark indigo washes. Goldsign’s Low Slung cut is top of our wish list right now; the design is almost utilitarian, meaning Joseph’s khaki shirt makes a smart accompaniment. Stop the look from getting too austere by adding accessories to inject some personality – the cropped leg is perfect for showing off Magda Butrym’s playful mules.