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Earlier this month we reported on the rise of polished heels in the clothing world, Fashion Editors and industry insiders wear their favorite shoes from the front row to office hours. Our theme: Once reserved only for evening wear, heels are now the ultimate daytime essential. Just look fashion magazine Executive Shopping Director Lisa Aiken is proof of that—she has a penchant for style, dressing everything from elegant midi skirts to wide-leg denim to tailored jackets. But six inches isn’t needed every day, which makes the heels’ closet counterpart—low-heeled pumps—more practical (and, dare we say, just as sophisticated).
In my wardrobe, I stay loyal to Chanel slingbacks, but more traditional low heels also appeal to me. I love how they effortlessly elevate any outfit I throw it together, whether it’s a lace slip dress and sporty striped tee for Friday date night or tapered pants and a cashmere cardigan for a 9-to-5 day job. Like my go-to pieces, the selections below, from classic black to two-tone styles and even festive textured styles, are no-brainers and, if you’re like me, they’re real collector’s items.
fashion magazine Low-heeled pumps selection:
Le Monde Béryl Babouche kitten heel pumps
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Jimmy Choo’s classic black low-heeled pumps, for example, sit somewhere between ballet flats and sleek pointed-toe pumps. With endless versatility, we’re pairing it this spring with another of the season’s hot trends: earth-toned denim. Pair with All That Remain’s fringed top and colorful beaded necklace for a summery look.
Equally timeless are Tony Bianco’s all-white pumps, which form the basis of a head-to-toe monochromatic look—think The Frankie Shop’s sheer skirt, Lemaire’s classic trench coat, and Loewe x Paula Ibiza’s casual raffia shopper shoes. For a pop of color, consider a red piece from Le Monde Beryl or a buttery yellow piece from Bottega Veneta. With the spring soirees in full swing, The Row’s chic flair matched Kallmeyer’s floral strapless dress.
But our editors don’t stop there—why low heels are the fashion crowd’s favorite spring shoe, and how to wear them, below.
Minimalist essentials
Curious about what Madeline Fass, Fashion Marketing Director of Vogue, is buying right now? Look no further than these Phoebe Philo low-heeled pumps, featuring a cool glove silhouette. True to Fass’s signature minimalist style, she often pairs her looks with roomy, menswear-inspired black blazers, tailored Bermuda shorts and woven handbags. Of course, the shell necklace is another must-have item for Fass.
