Heels to Wear With a Vintage Dress

Popularized by Audrey Hepburn in the late 1950s, the kitten heel works well when paired with a formal frock. Seductively tapered like a stiletto, yet measuring under two inches high, the kitten heel is both sweet and romantic. These heels are available in a number of styles, including slings, peep toes and even Mary Janes.

The ballet flat is both comfortable and classic. Unlike attention-drawing high heels, the barely there heel of a flat lets the focus of the outfit remain on the vintage dress. Ballet flats can either have a rounded or pointed toe and typically come in satin, leather or patent leather. Pair a retro navy-and-white polka-dot dress with a full skirt and slip into red-patent ballet flats to complete the 50s' vibe.