navy blue satin ankle strap heels
Shop the Look: Taylor Navy Satin Ankle Strap Heels

Choosing the right pair of shoes for prom is all about completing your outfit and complimenting your prom dress. Whether you’re going for a chill, casual look or are going all-out in full glam, you need a trendy pair of shoes to finish off the vibe.

black rhinestone platform pumps
Shop the Look: Lullie Black Satin Rhinestone Platform Pointed-Toe Pumps

In this guide, we’ve gathered 25 absolutely gorgeous pairs to wear to Prom 2023. From heels and platforms to flats and even sneakers, this list includes a little bit of everything.

High Heels To Wear To Prom

After long school days in flats, Prom is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up and strut your stuff in a pair of heels. One word of advice: don’t go too tall. Even if you feel confident walking in super-high heels, remember that you have a full night of dancing and mingling ahead of you. If you want the extra inches, go with a platform shoe for less strain on your foot.

Sparkly Prom Shoes

Sparkly shoes are the perfect compliment to a glittery dress or can function as an accent or pop of shine for a more subdued solid color look. Rhinestones, glitter, and metallic finishes are all the perfect way to add some glitz and glam to any Prom look.

rose gold knotted high heel sandals
Shop the Look: Dorothea Rose Gold Knotted High-Heel Sandals
rhinestone heels
Shop the Look: Midnight Silver Holographic Pointed Toe Heels
silver platform heels
Shop the Look: Alba Silver Ankle Strap Platform Sandals

Black Prom Shoes

Keep things simple and classy with a pair of black shoes. Easy to pair with virtually any look or color, black heels are something you can wear time and time again. Black heels are also a good standby if you don’t want your shoes to detract from the rest of your outfit.

black bow high heels
Shop the Look: Ayanna Black Satin Bow Ankle-Strap High Heel Sandals
black ankle strap high heel sandals
Shop the Look: Taylor Black Suede Ankle-Strap Heels
black velvet platform sandals
Shop the Look: Falura Black Velvet Knotted Platform High Heel Sandals

Red Prom Heels

Spice up your prom look with a pair of red shoes! Red comes in lots of different hues, so you can easily choose one that best complements your look. From berry reds to classic red chili reds, we love how sexy a red shoe makes an outfit.

red lace up heels
Shop the Look: Aimee Red Suede Lace-Up Heels
burgundy platform heels
Shop the Look: Selah Burgundy Velvet Ankle-Strap Heels
red ankle strap pumps
Shop the Look: Laura Red Suede Ankle-Strap Heels

White Heels for Prom

Classy and sweet, a pair of white shoes is another classic choice for Prom. Pair with any color, or wear with white for a stunning and angelic monochromatic look. If you wear white, just be sure to keep an eye out for puddles or spilled drinks!

white satin rhinestone pumps
Shop the Look: Lelanee White Satin Rhinestone Bow Ankle-Strap Pumps
white pearl pointed toe pumps
Shop the Look: Petitee White Pearl Pointed-Toe Pumps
ivory ankle strap platform heels
Shop the Look: Selah Ivory Satin Ankle-Strap Heels

Unique Prom Shoes

Stand out from the crowd and show off your sense of style with a pair of unique or trendy heels. Choose bright colors, textured fabrics and materials, and unexpected designs like hot pink shoes with bauble-adorned heels.

hot pink vinyl rhinestone pumps
Shop the Look: Nikkie Pink Vinyl Rhinestone Pointed-Toe Ankle-Strap Pumps
pink feather high heels
Shop the Look: Boabaa Champagne Feather High-Heel Sandals
black rhinestone ankle strap sandals
Shop the Look: Milliee Black Suede Rhinestone Ankle-Strap High Heel Sandals

Flat Shoes for Prom

You don’t have to wear heels to Prom, especially if you aren’t comfortable in them! Flats are just as appropriate for Prom as heels and work with dresses, jumpsuits, and two-piece sets.

Prom Sneakers

If you’re going for a more sporty, less princess-y Prom look, a pair of sneakers can help lock down the vibe. We especially love sneakers because they also come in platform and wedge styles, which are a nice middle ground between flats and heels.

white nude bow flatform sneakers
Shop the Look: Calissa Light Nude Bow Flatform Sneakers
rhinestone slip on sneakers
Shop the Look: Cassay Silver Rhinestone Platform Slip-On Sneakers
red multi color block leather sneakers
Shop the Look: Oakmont TR Red Multi Color Block Leather Sneakers

Prom Ballet Flats

Ballet flats have a similar design and profile to a traditional heel or pump, but without the height! Enjoy the same dainty, elegant look while staying comfortable all night long. We guarantee you’ll be one of the last to leave the dance floor!

nude vinyl rhinestone flats
Shop the Look: Myral Light Nude Rhinestone Pointed-Toe Flats
black rhinestone annkle strap flats
Shop the Look: Minye Black Satin Rhinestone Ankle Strap Flats
black rhinestone ballet flats
Shop the Look: Bowful Black Satin Rhinestone Pointed Toe Ballet Flats

Prom Slides

Slides and mules are even more comfortable than ballet flats and can be kicked off with zero effort once your feet start to ache from dancing. Slides can feel both masculine and feminine and come in lots of different designs, patterns, and materials. We especially love slides adorned with embroidery or hardware.

rose gold glitter slide loafers
Shop the Look: Joelle Rose Gold Glitter Loafer Slides
blush satin slide sandals
Shop the Look: Synia Blush Satin Block Heel Slide Sandals 
gold loafer slides
Shop the Look: Chart Gold Leather Knotted Loafer Slides

What footwear are you wearing for the big night? Show us your prom shoes on Instagram or TikTok @lulus using #lovelulus–and shop more styles for women in our Prom Shoes Shop!

This post was originally published in October 2022 and has been updated with new content.