Meghan Markle Just Wore The Shoe Trend You'll Want To Step Into The Holidays With

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While plenty of winter 2025 shoe trends are leaning grandma-inspired, Meghan Markle has gone against the grain and stepped out in a flirty, but chic heel that is simply perfect for the holiday season. The Duchess of Sussex was spotted on November 8 attending two high-profile events alongside her husband Prince Harry, with the two appearing at the Baby2Baby Gala charity event and being pictured at Kris Jenner's star-studded birthday party. Just as Markle has slayed in monochrome ensembles before, the royal stayed true to her personal style with an all-black look accented by gold jewelry while Harry looked dapper in a James Bond-inspired tuxedo.

Though the overall look was definitely giving quiet luxury, Markle's bow-adorned heels from Aquazzura, which were emphasized by the high slit of the star's subtly-draped skirt, stand out as a great pick for the cold-weather months. While they might not be the most practical option in terms of warmth, similar styles have been worn by celebs like Elizabeth Olsen and Lana Del Rey, demonstrating their 2025 trendiness. More importantly, the velvet texture and gift-reminiscent embellishment make them a fitting choice for the season, guaranteeing that bow-adorned heels will bring a playful elegance to any holiday event ensemble. In addition to ASOS and H&M carrying similar styles, Jewel Badgley Mischka's Yanna Satin Stiletto with Bow trades in the velvet finish for a holiday-ready satin. Once you decide on a specific pair, it's all down to the styling.

If you're feeling inspired by Meghan Markle's Aquazzura heels, you can take further cue from the princess by pairing your bow-decorated stilettos with a sleek, midi-length ensemble for the 2025 holiday season. Elizabeth Olsen took a similar approach to styling her Givenchy mules during a NYC spotting, wearing a double-breasted blazer and loose skirt with her bow-tied footwear. While both looks are stylish enough for a holiday party, with the monochrome color scheme providing a chic flair, there are even more ways to sport the Markle-inspired shoes this winter.

Given the fashionable way everyone is wearing plaid for 2025, we recommend pairing the textile with bow-adorned heels for the ultimate holiday look. Channel the energy of Tessa Thompson's matching cashmere set or Nicky Hilton's classic Burberry-plaid skirt-and-tights moment, but top off your favorite plaid piece with coordinating ribbon-heavy footwear. Not only will the look bring a cozy winter feel, but it will be totally stylish with the playful touch.

Lastly, whether lacy and frilly or soft and velvet, there's nothing quite like a mini-dress moment for the holidays. Specifically, coquette-inspired pieces pair well with bow-adorned heels for a flirty and fun look. Sabrina Carpenter's "Santa Doesn't Know You Like I Do" music video provides great inspiration for this styling aesthetic, while you can round out your ribbon-topped holiday look with coquette-inspired bow nails. No matter how you choose to style the Meghan-approved footwear, they're a solid way to step into the holiday season this year.