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How to wear mules with a dress or skirt in winter

Wearing mules with a dress in winter is absolutely doable, and it looks lovely too, as long as you deal with the cold and get the proportions right. Thick tights, visible socks, a midi skirt or a jumper dress: a few simple rules are all it takes to keep wearing your mules from November to March. Here is how, with 7 outfits ready to copy.

The essentials

Opaque tights (60 to 100 denier) make mules wearable all winter long.
Midi and maxi lengths are the easiest to wear with closed-toe mules.
Matching your tights to your mules lengthens the leg; a contrasting sock adds character.
For heading out in the cold, a fur-lined mule with a lug sole is the most comfortable.

The rules for wearing mules with a dress in winter

Start with your tights

Tights are what make the look work. Opaque tights of 60 to 100 denier cover the leg, keep you warm and give a clean finish with a closed mule. Black goes with everything; chocolate brown, charcoal grey or burgundy feel softer, especially with brown, taupe or camel mules.

Play the sock card

Over your tights, a ribbed or cable-knit sock adds a layer of warmth and real style. Pick one close to the colour of your dress, or go for a clear contrast (cream over black tights, for example). All our ideas here: how to wear mules with socks.

Choose the right length

A closed, round-toe mule has a relaxed feel and a little volume. It naturally suits midi and maxi skirts and dresses, which balance the silhouette. With a short skirt, go for thick tights in the same colour as your mules to lengthen the leg.

Think about the sole

In winter you are walking on cold and sometimes wet pavements. A lug sole grips better than a smooth one. That is why our Bormio fur-lined mules have a cork-effect lug sole you can wear outdoors, and a faux-fur lining that comes right up to the collar.

7 dress and skirt outfits with mules for winter

1. Jumper dress + chocolate tights + brown mules

The cosiest outfit of the season. A chunky-knit jumper dress, chocolate brown tights and brown mules: everything stays in warm tones, the silhouette flows and you are warm from neck to toe.

2. Pleated midi skirt + roll neck + black mules

A pleated skirt that falls to mid-calf, a fine roll neck tucked in, black tights and black mules. Elegant, perfect for the office, and the movement of the skirt lightens the volume of the mule.

3. Floral maxi dress + chunky cardigan + camel mules

Don't pack away your summer maxi dresses: with a thick cardigan, opaque tights and camel mules, they work all winter. Camel ties together the colours of the print and the knit of the cardigan.

4. Long denim skirt + sweatshirt + cream socks + taupe mules

A relaxed weekend look: a long denim skirt, a sweatshirt or loose jumper, visible cream ribbed socks and taupe mules. The light sock bridges the blue of the denim and the soft shade of the mules.

5. Ribbed knit skirt + matching jumper + fur-lined mules

A head-to-toe knit look, with skirt and jumper in the same colour, is very chic. Add fur-lined mules in a similar tone (grey with grey, camel with beige) for a cosy, tonal outfit.

6. Shirt dress + belt + black tights + khaki mules

A flannel or corduroy shirt dress belted at the waist, black tights and khaki mules: the colour of the mules adds an unexpected touch that is very easy to wear with black, beige or burgundy.

7. Short A-line skirt + thick tights + black mules

Yes, you can wear mules with a short skirt in winter. The secret: very opaque tights in the same colour as your mules. The leg forms one continuous line down to the foot, and the mule looks slimmer.

Khaki Sienna mules in vegan suede, lovely with a shirt dress and black tights

Classic mule or fur-lined mule?

It depends on your winter. For the office, short journeys or at home, a classic mule with thick tights and socks is enough. Our Sienna mules, with an adjustable metal buckle and a cushioned footbed that follows the arch of your foot, can be worn this way all year round, in taupe, black, khaki, brown, camel or leopard.

If your feet often get cold or you spend time outdoors, the Bormio fur-lined mule is a better fit: same shape, but with a faux-fur lining up to the collar. It comes in brown, camel, black, grey, taupe and saffron, a bright shade that lifts a black or grey dress.

And to have both, a mule for milder days and a lined pair for the coldest ones, our build-your-own bundle of 2 pairs is €59.99.

Which colours go together?

Black or grey dress: black mules for a sleek look, saffron or camel to warm it up.
Beige, cream or camel dress: brown, taupe or camel mules for soft, tonal dressing.
Burgundy or forest green dress: brown or black mules, with tights that match the dress.
Floral or polka-dot print: a plain mule that picks up one colour from the pattern.

More on choosing a shade: which colour mules to choose.

Getting the size right for winter

With thick tights and socks, your foot takes up a little more room. Our styles are true to size: if you are between sizes, choose the larger one. And if the size isn't right, exchanges are free.