What is a mule shoe?
At first glance, it may not be very pleasing to the eye or look like it will match anything you wear. Many women despise the outfit, after all, it has a vintage face.
But if you want to give the trendy shoe a chance, you can easily adapt it to your style. To help, there are many artists and celebrities, as well as bloggers and influencers who have been parading around in mules.
And to inspire you even more, we decided to create a post full of tips on how to wear a mule, showing you what these shoes are, where they come from and showing you looks for you to catch and copy ;P
First, it's good to know how the mule shoe was born. Namely, it emerged in the 19th century as a man's shoe. That's how it was for years until it was recreated for a female audience in the 20th century.
More precisely, in the 90's it became an icon of the fashion of that time. The leather and flats (short) models were the most coveted by those looking for quality and comfort.
But the ones with heels were not left behind in terms of success. They were highly sought after to compose looks for parties, ballads and casual day-to-day wear. Some outfits could even be worn with office looks.
And how is the mule shoe ↓.
The design of the women's mule shoe is quite peculiar. It is characterized by leaving the heel uncovered, so it doesn't have the back that most shoes have.
The traditional version is open in the back and closed in the front. The toes are hidden. But there are also models that leave the toes uncovered and for that there are thick straps but with openings at the ends.
It should be remembered that nowadays this type of footwear has been renewed in many ways and can now be found with toe or round, with heels or flats, with plush interior, leather, with prints ....
It is a shoe that can be a good choice for summer looks as it leaves part of the foot free. But you can still add style to a fall look, when it is between seasons or winter, and you can wear it with socks or you can resort to the version with plush inside.
How to Wear a Women's Mule - Models and Looks
This is the main question for women who want to invest in the female mule. Being a piece of the moment, it is very common to want to copy the looks, get inspired and follow the trend.
But sometimes we are afraid to buy something so different without knowing in advance if we will be able to combine it. Who never went out like crazy to buy a beloved piece and then regretted it?
That's why it's good to seek advice before buying on how to wear it, combine it with other clothes, on what occasions it looks best, etc.
In the case of the women's mule, there are some ways in which you can look really stylish when wearing it. We've selected some suggestions of pieces that you can wear together with these shoes and hit the nail on the head!
Pants
- Skinny/straight jeans with or without hems
- shorts
- Capri pants
- Dress pants, but with mules without heels
Skirts
- Short skirts of any model.
- Midi skirts of any model.
Dresses
- Short dresses
- midi dress
- Long dress, but with heeled and pointed toe mules
Bermuda shorts
- Denim shorts with casual, printed, straw-soled mules.
- Tailored shorts with leather and less casual mules
Party dresses
- Romantic dress
- Short and midi dresses
- Long dress, but with a mule necessarily on high heels.
* In this case it is better mule with stones and sparkles.
Below you can see the main types of mule and super inspiring looks ♥
female mule with heels
Female mule with heels can make any woman more elegant and with amazing posture. It is ideal for short girls who want to elongate their silhouette.
For summer, peep toe models with bare toes are excellent. For all seasons, the closed models can be worn without fear.
Great to wear with pants, skirts and long dresses, as they don't flatten the look. Also prefer those with a pointed peak to make the look even longer.
You can invest in this outfit for parties like weddings by wearing it with romantic dresses. The ones with eye-catching details are the ones that look the best.
Casual and work looks are not left out of this theme either. Combine it with tailoring or jeans without fear of being happy. In other words: the versatility is incredible!
Check out the wonderful looks with mules with high heels:
Flat mule / no heels
Flat mule models are the ones that look the most like old shoes, like from the 90s. They are extremely comfortable and the face of stripped down summer looks.
They tend to be more in demand for a casual look, preferably for daytime wear. However, the outfits that are currently appearing manage to leave people's eyes sparkling with so much "chic".
There are mules without heels for all tastes, even to go to a meeting, to a university presentation, but always knowing how to combine it well with the other pieces.
Depending on the model of mule you will know what outfit to combine it with.
But to give you that little help, we selected wonderful looks with feminine flat mule, take a look:
black female mule
Black shoes are a closet staple. They combine with clothes of all colors and prints, and can be ordered for day or night looks.
The leather models are perfect to create formal or simply more serious looks. In fact, they are the current fashion favorites.
They go well with jeans and denim shorts, baggy or form-fitting skirts, dresses, in short? you dictate your style with this set of mules.
Still have doubts about how you can wear black women's mules in your looks? Take a look at the tips we brought then:
white female mule
White female mule can bring a lot of femininity and delicacy to the look. It is ideal to wear during the day and can be a plus point for the work look, especially those with high heels.
The white mule looks spectacular with dark pieces, but especially black. The classic black and white combination never goes out of style and can be a golden tip to make sure you don't go wrong with this composition. You can even invest in this combination for evening looks when black/dark pieces predominate.
If you want a cooler outfit, the recommendation is to wear the white mule with lighter pieces, for example: beige, off-white, khaki, straw, etc.
Get inspired below with feminine looks with white mules:
Women's round toe mule
The round toe mule is the most traditional model and the most popular among women. It tends to be more discreet and common, so it can be perfect for any occasion.
Generally, the round-toe mule is flat, that is, the hand has a heel. It is difficult to find such a model with high heels.
It is not the best choice when you want a longer look. For this feat, prefer those with pointed toe and high heels.
Just look at the many modern looks composed with the mule with the round toe:
Women's round toe mule
We can also talk about the women's mule with pointed toe, which is perfect for those who like to lengthen their silhouette in a natural way. The spike, for those who do not know, helps in this mission.
There are mule models with high heels or flats with pointed toe. Both are very elegant and usually guarantee an extra sophistication to the looks.
It has been a favorite of fashion influencers and bloggers, as well as any woman passionate about eccentric shoes.
Some are considered mule pumps, as they are very reminiscent of this shoe model, and it is always a staple of looks.
Take a look below at the looks we have selected with a pointed toe mule:
