Here’s Outfit Ideas to Style Mary Janes Every Season

Styleonic
6 min readSep 18, 2023

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Mary Jane shoes are a classic and versatile footwear option that have been around for centuries. The name “Mary Jane” comes from the Buster Brown comic strip, which was first published in 1902. The character of Mary Jane wore a pair of black patent leather shoes with a single strap across the instep. These shoes quickly became popular with young girls, and they have been a staple of children’s fashion ever since.

In the 1920s, Mary Jane shoes became popular with women as well. They were often paired with flapper dresses and were seen as a symbol of the modern woman. In the 1960s, Mary Janes were again popular, this time with the mod crowd. They were often paired with miniskirts and go-go boots.

In this day and age, Mary Jane shoes have made a comeback and are still a popular choice for women of all ages. Mary Janes has been major this year in 2023, and I predict the trend will just continue to grow bigger as we head into fall. They can be dressed up or down and can be styled for any occasion. Some A-list celebrities who have been known to wear Mary Jane shoes include Jane Birkin, Kate Moss, and Bella Hadid.

Mary Janes comes in a variety of style, they have a flats or heeled pumps, which ensures that Mary Janes never go out of style. Mary Janes are a timeless staple shoe that can be worn in every season — spring, summer, fall or winter. And indeed, you can style Mary Janes with jeans, shorts, skirts, and trousers since it’s a versatile shoe.

Here are some ideas on how to style Mary Jane shoes each season:

Spring

Let’s start with the first season, spring. When it comes to spring outfit, we need something simple and clean. Here now we’re going to style the Mary Janes with a Issey Miyake’s pleated top with a little ruched look and pair it with Alessandro Vigilante’s asymmetric mini skirt. These two combination alone is screaming class. Talking about class we agree that the word “Class” is the first thing that comes to mind when we see that Sterling King’s georgeous earrings. Love the earrings, never get over it. Move to another accessory we have iconic Celine sunglasses and a Bottega Veneta clutch bag. Something about these two is giving classic to me. And the star of the show, Mary Jane shoes from Carel Paris has arrived.

Shop the look:

Pleats Please Issey Miyake Linkage Structured Pleated Top
Alessandro Vigilante Asymmetric Mini Skirt
Sterling King Dune Teardrop Hoop Drop Earrings
Celine Eyewear Triomphe Oval Acetate Sunglasses
Bottega Veneta Jodie Mini Intrecciato-Leather Clutch Bag
Carel Paris Peche Leather Mary Jane Pumps

Summer

Summer, the season where we enter seeing all the girls having fun at the beach wearing a sheer fabric and playful colors. Mary Janes looks great in a variety of colors and patterns clothing. For a fun and flirty look, we tried to pair a brown Mary Jane shoes from Gianvito Rossi with a pattern ruffle top from Blumarine and a white mini skirt from The Andamane. This looks really are radiates summer vibes. Even more when you add colorful diamond earrings from Suzanne Kalan and a floral clutch bag from Lanvin. Also we need to protect our eyes from the sun rays with a hint of pink and green sunglasses from Jacquemus.

Shop the look:

Blumarine Polka-Dot Ruffle Blouse
The Andamane Wrap Low-Rise Mini Skirt
Suzanne Kalan Rainbow Diamond, Topaz & 14kt Gold Hoop Earrings
Jacquemus Thin Square Frame Sunglasses
Lanvin Beaded Floral-Print Tote Bag
Gianvito Rossi Ribbon 45 Patent-Leather Mary Jane Pumps

Fall

Fall is here and we need to take our hands on picking some outfits immediately. But don’t worry, I’ll help you with that. Mary Janes is one of the fall season trends this year, And I want you to style them with black satin tights from Wolfrod and a burgundy leather trench coat from Materiel, as well as a pair of black velvet heeled Mary Janes from Thom Browne. Wear a simple top and skirt for the inside fit. This look with Bottega Veneta’s brown pouch and Miu Miu’s sunglasses is everything. And add a pair of Oscar De La Renta’s earrings to make it bolder.

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Shop the look:

Sandro Rhinestone-Embellished Round-Neck Crop Top
Proenza Schouler White Label Satin Mini Skirt
Materiel Faux-Leather Trench Coat
Wolfrod Satin 20 Stay-Ups
Miu Miu Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Oscar De La Renta Dome Crystal-Embellished Earrings
Bottega Veneta The Pouch Bag
Thom Browne Cross-Strap Mary-Jane Patent Pumps

Winter

We tend to wear everything cozy and warm throughout the winter season. You can pair it with jeans, skirts, or dresses in heavier fabrics. To achieve a cozy look, we match the same pair of brown Mary Janes from Gianvito Rossi with Khaite jeans and a Patou turtleneck sweater. To add more warmth, we layer the fit with Urbancode’s faux-fur midi coat. However, it wouldn’t be complete without accessories, so we took the adorable sunglasses we had from the summer from Jacquemus. We may also add the Monica Vinader hoops and a lovely Jil Sander clutch.

Shop the look:

Urbancode Faux-Fur Belted Midi Coat
Patou Ribbed-Knit Turtle-Neck Jumper
Monica Vinader Siren Muse Hoop Earrings
Jacquemus Thin Square Frame Sunglasses
Jil Sander Goji Square-Frame Clutch Bag
Gianvito Rossi Ribbon 45 Patent-Leather Mary Jane Pumps

No matter what the season, Mary Jane shoes are a versatile and stylish option that can be dressed up or down. So get creative and have fun styling your Mary Janes!

Here are some additional tips for styling Mary Jane shoes:

  1. Considering the heel height. If you’re going for a more casual look, opt for flats or low heels. For a more dressed-up look, try kitten heels or pumps.
  2. Think about the material. Mary Janes come in a variety of materials, including leather, suede, and patent leather. Choose the material that best suits the occasion and your personal style.
  3. Don’t be afraid to mix and match. Mary Janes can be styled with a variety of different pieces, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Have fun and see what you can create!

I hope this article has given you some ideas on how to style Mary Jane shoes for each season. So get out there and start experimenting.

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