This Is the Classic Shoe That Royals Wear With Everything

Updated on May 26, 2018 at 8:10 AM

It seems as if there's always a new shoe style to add to our collections: white sneakers, black sneakers, loafers — the list never ends. But if you're on a mission to clean out your closet and get rid of options you never wear, you'll definitely want to hold onto a pair of black pumps. Not only are they timeless, but they also pair well with everything, and perhaps no woman knows this better than a royal.

Princesses, queens, duchesses, and more have been known to rely on this neutral pair of pumps, rocking them with everything from gowns to leather pants. Read on to see how some of the world's most powerful women have styled a pointy black heel, then invest in a pair you'll wear for years to come.

Kate Middleton

Kate wears black heels to a variety of big events, frequently matching her accessories, dress, even her dress's bottom layer to her footwear.

Queen Rania

While visiting Madrid in 2015, Queen Rania of Jordan paired her midi skirt with simple black heels, elongating her legs and turning the ensemble into something superflattering.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden

Will black heels pair well with pastels? Yes, so long as you tie in some black accents like Princess Madeleine did.

Queen Letizia of Spain

While Letizia's leather culottes were a bit edgy, she made sure to balance out the look with a classic shoe choice.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium

The perfect complement to an LBD? LBS — little black shoes! — of course.

Princess Victoria of Sweden

Black and white is a timeless combo, which is probably why Victoria opted to pair her light coat with contrasting footwear.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands

Yes, tights can be chic — especially if you take a cue from Maxima and pair 'em with black heels, creating a streamlined look.

Princess Mette-Marit of Norway

All-black everything is always elevated, as demonstrated by Mette-Marit.

Princess Sofia of Sweden

Got a big event coming up? Black pumps are always a great go-to option to wear with gowns.

Princess Mary of Denmark

Black pumps are the perfect shoe for dinner, date night, and important events, plus you can always spice them up with — or use them to tone down — a standout dress like Princess Mary's.

Princess Charlene of Monaco

Princesses wear leather pants? You bet! And when they do, they pair those bottoms with pointy black heels.