Finding the right shoes to wear with a red dress isn't always easy. Black and cream are failsafe options, of course, but they're far from the most interesting. Red shoes can feel a little too matchy-matchy, so where does that leave us when it comes to building a cohesive outfit that doesn't clash? Well, Victoria Beckham has just stepped out in a pairing that makes the answer feel simple.

Wearing the sleekest satin dress in a striking letterbox-red shade, Victoria created one of the chicest colour combinations I've come across this season, styling her look with a pair of plum heels. Bringing just as much depth to the outfit as the red itself, the rich purple shade felt like the perfect counterpoint to the dress's vibrant hue.

(Image credit: @victoriabeckham)

Neither fading into the background nor competing with the red, plum was the chicest finishing touch. The pairing also taps into the red-and-purple colour combination that gained momentum during Fashion Month just a few weeks ago. I'm not surprised to see this richer, winter-ready take on the trend starting to gain traction.

While I'm now ready to consider plum heels a go-to for red dresses, I can see this shoe trend working just as well with jeans, too. If you're tempted to try the pairing yourself, read on for the plum heels I'd recommend shopping below.

Shop Plum Heels:

H&M Heeled Slingbacks

The slingback design gives these shoes such a sleek, elegant edge.

Mango Patent Leather Pointed-Toe Court Shoes

Wear these with a red dress or use them to dress up jeans.

COS Leather Kitten-Heel Mules

The kitten heel design ensures a comfortable stride.

Victoria Beckham Harlow Open Toe Mule 100

Whilst I love these in the rich plum shade, they also come in five other colour ways.

Zara Suede Slingback Shoes

Add a pop of colour to your winter rotation.

Anonymous Copenhagen Mazy 75

Just watch: the plum colour trend is about to take off.

Asos Stormy Chisel Toe Heeled Mule

I think these look much more expensive than they actually are.

Saint Laurent Vendôme Glossed-Leather Slingback Pumps

Saint Laurent's slingbacks are a fashion person's favourites.