Finding the right shoes to wear with a red dress isn’t always easy. Black and cream are failsafe options, of course, but they’re far from the most interesting. Red shoes can feel a little too matchy-matchy, so where does that leave us when it comes to building a cohesive outfit that doesn’t clash? Well, Victoria Beckham has just stepped out in a pairing that makes the answer feel simple.

Wearing the sleekest satin dress in a striking letterbox-red shade, Victoria created one of the chicest colour combinations I’ve come across this season, styling her look with a pair of plum heels. Bringing just as much depth to the outfit as the red itself, the rich purple shade felt like the perfect counterpoint to the dress’s vibrant hue.

Neither fading into the background nor competing with the red, plum was the chicest finishing touch. The pairing also taps into the red-and-purple colour combination that gained momentum during Fashion Month just a few weeks ago. I’m not surprised to see this richer, winter-ready take on the trend starting to gain traction.