Blue Heels You Will Wear Again: From Your Wedding Day to Everest Day
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2 November 2026 · Style Notes · The White Collection Australia
The White Collection is Australia's leading destination for designer bridal shoes, stocking Badgley Mischka, Harlo Australia and Bella Belle. This guide is written by our bridal styling team.
The Short Answer
Blue heels are one of the few wedding shoes you will keep wearing long after the day itself. They can be your something blue, then go on to the races, engagement parties and black tie events without looking bridal. The Badgley Mischka Cher in Azure proved it at TAB Everest Day in Sydney, where Grace Hayden wore this blue wedding shoe as a race day look.
Most brides are told a wedding shoe is a once in a lifetime purchase. We see it differently. The best value pair is the one that comes out again, for a friend's engagement party, a birthday dinner or a day at the track. Blue heels do this better than almost anything else on our shelves.
So we were delighted to see two of our styles at TAB Everest Day in Sydney on 17 October: Krissy Marsh, of The Real Housewives of Sydney, in the Zoey in ivory, and sports host Grace Hayden in the Cher in Azure. Here were designer bridal shoes out on one of the biggest race days of the year, with no wedding in sight.
The Cher, Off Duty
Blue satin heels at TAB Everest Day
Grace Hayden in the Cher in Azure at TAB Everest Day.
We love Grace's look because it could almost be bridal. A white lace mini with sheer sleeves, a wide brim hat and pale blue satin pumps is what a bride might wear to her reception or her registry office ceremony. Here it is simply a very good race day outfit, and the crystal buckle on the toe is what pulls it together.
The Zoey, Off Duty
Ivory wedding shoes at TAB Everest Day
Krissy Marsh in the Zoey at TAB Everest Day.
Krissy's look takes the opposite approach. A white off the shoulder dress with a button front and a high split could sit in a bridal lookbook, and the ivory Zoey keeps the line long and clean. The colour comes from the soft blue grey hat, a reminder that blue does not have to sit on your feet to do its job.
See the Zoey in motion in the reel below.
Krissy Marsh at TAB Everest Day, wearing the Zoey in ivory. Video: katewaterhouse7.
Five Ways to Wear Blue Heels Again
Blue wedding shoes after the wedding
Here is where a pair of blue heels tends to go once the wedding is over. A pale blue is easier than you might expect, because it behaves almost like a neutral.
The question is not only how they look on the day. It is how many more days you will get out of them.
It is worth doing the sums, too. A $440 pair worn once costs $440 a wear. Worn five times, it is $88. Looked after, and with a little help from a shoe repairer on the soles, satin heels can stay in your wardrobe for years. If you are still deciding on a shade, our guide to something blue walks through every option.
More Blue Heels to Consider
Light blue heels by height
If you like the colour but want a different shape or heel, these sit alongside Cher in our blue bridal heels edit. If you plan on wearing them often, height matters more than style, and our low heel edit has more options.
Further Reading
Your Questions, Answered
Can you wear blue wedding shoes again after the wedding?+
Yes, and that is one of the best reasons to choose them. A blue heel does not read as bridal once it leaves the wedding, so it works at the races, engagement parties, black tie events and anniversary dinners. The Badgley Mischka Cher in Azure was worn to TAB Everest Day in Sydney, which shows how easily a bridal style moves into event dressing. Ivory and white shoes can be harder to wear to other people's weddings, while blue has no such problem.
What shoes did Krissy Marsh and Grace Hayden wear to TAB Everest Day?+
Krissy Marsh wore the Zoey pointed toe d'Orsay pump in ivory and Grace Hayden wore the Cher in Azure at TAB Everest Day in Sydney. Zoey is a Jewel by Badgley Mischka satin slip on with an 85mm stiletto heel and pearl vamp detailing. Cher is a Badgley Mischka pointed toe satin pump with a 10cm stiletto heel and a crystal embellishment at the toe. Both are available in Australia through The White Collection.
Can you wear ivory wedding shoes again?+
Yes, as long as the shoe is not the only thing saying bride. The Zoey in ivory was worn to TAB Everest Day with a white dress and a soft blue grey hat, which reads as polished race day dressing. Ivory is at its easiest at the races, at engagement events and with pale summer tailoring. It is best avoided when you are a guest at someone else's wedding, which is where blue heels have the advantage.
What colour dress goes with blue heels?+
Blue heels sit comfortably with white, ivory, lilac, soft grey and navy. Pale blue such as Azure adds a cool accent to white or ivory and a tonal finish to lilac, which is why the same pair can work with a wedding dress and a spring racing outfit. With warm blush or champagne, try the shoe against the fabric in daylight first, because undertones can shift the blue.
Are blue heels suitable for a wedding?+
Blue heels are a classic way to wear your something blue, and they suit brides in Australia who want a little colour without changing the dress. They can stay hidden under a full skirt or be shown off with a shorter hem. They also suit bridesmaids and mothers of the bride. Styles such as Cher, Bonnie, Nina and Autumn can all be worn again at later events.
How do you keep satin wedding shoes looking good for repeat wear?+
Store satin heels in their dust bags, away from direct sunlight, because pale colours can fade over time. Brush off dust after each wear and treat marks gently and early, using a specialist cleaner or a professional shoe repairer for anything stubborn. Avoid wet grass where you can. Leather soles also last longer if a shoe repairer adds a thin protective sole before regular wear.
Can you wear wedding shoes to the races?+
Yes. Many designer bridal shoes are satin, crystal embellished evening styles that suit race day dress codes well. If you will spend time on turf, pack heel stoppers, as they widen the base of a stiletto so it sits on top of the grass. A lower heel such as the 6.5cm Nina or Autumn is also easier over a long day.
Where can I buy blue heels in Australia?+
The White Collection stocks blue heels and blue wedding shoes from Badgley Mischka, Harlo Australia, Bella Belle and Jewel by Badgley Mischka online, with Australia wide delivery. Current Azure styles include Cher, Bonnie, Nina, Autumn and Kamilah. You can also try styles on at the Haberfield showroom in Sydney.
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