Thursday, March 5

Suddenly, Fashion People are Swapping Stilettos For the Curved Wedge Heel Trend


There’s a time and place for a stiletto heel, but a night out in winter 2025 isn’t it. All of a sudden, the chicest dressers I know have turned away from ultra-sleek silhouettes and towards party-ready shoes with a far more interesting detail. This season, curved and sculpted wedges are the styles capturing everyone’s imagination right now.

Take Iris Law’s styling, for instance. The model swapped sharp stilettos for a pair of black, rounded-toe sculptural wedges—styling them with a ruffled blue skirt and a slouchy brown V-neck knit. Where a classic heel would have felt polished but predictable, Law’s choice added a playful, directional twist that instantly elevated her outfit.

Iris Law poses for a photo wearing a brown v-neck knit with ruffle shoes and black curved-heel wedges.

Whether you pair sculptural wedges with an LBD for an elevated take on party dressing, wear them with jeans to enhance your everyday outfits, or style them with something whimsical (à la Iris), these curved iterations are proving unexpectedly versatile.