Deserted: Tall PlatformsWear Exclusively: Kitten HeelsIm not here to bash on platform heels– I get that their comfort and height kindness are huge draws– but Ive rid my shoe rack of my platforms just recently considering that I was regularly reaching for point-toe kitten-heel designs much more often. Now, my most-worn mules, sling backs, and sandals all include a discreet and walkable kitten heel.
TOTEME
+ Net Sustain the Slim Croc-Effect Leather Ankle Boots
Angel Alarcon
Pointed-Toe Kitten-Heel Boots
Manolo Blahnik
Maysale 50 Buckled Suede Mules
Jeffrey Campbell
Romp Flat
Onitsuka Tiger
Mexico 66 Sneakers
Mansur Gavriel
Glove Ballet Flat
PUMA
Palermo Unisex Sneakers
Loro Piana
Rebecca Ballerinas
LE MONDE BERYL
Luna Suede Ballet Flats
Mango
Pointed Toe Leather Shoes
Mango
Pointed Toe Leather Shoes
Zara
Mini Heeled Black Leather Flats
Havaianas
Slim Square Pop Up Logo Flip Flops
Reformation
Roberta Ankle Boot
The Row
City Leather Sandals
Zara
Toe Post Leather Sandals
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
Saionara Leather Flip Flops
Now, the only things Im yearning are ones that feel advanced and contribute to an overall raised mood.Ive shared before about some of the wardrobe products that Im focusing on in this new chapter of my personal style, however today, I desire to focus on what this shift has meant for my shoe rack. Listed below, Im going over several of the shoe swaps Ive made to move my design in a more elegant and less trend-driven direction that will (hopefully) endure the test of time.Abandoned: “Dad” SneakersWear Exclusively: Soccer-Inspired SneakersSneakers are seldom associated with terms like refined and advanced, but I say its all in the styling. To contribute to a total sleek shape, Ive been exclusively wearing soccer-inspired tennis shoes like Sambas, of which I now own three sets, because I like the way their flat soles and slim profile make it easy to dress them “up” more than you can other styles that lean more athletic, like chunky “father” sneakers.
Deserted: Chunky LoafersWear Exclusively: Sophisticated FlatsIn my mission to curate a more sophisticated closet, Ive been cutting anything that feels too stylish to make room for timeless pieces, and chunky loafers absolutely felt like one shoe pattern that had its moment now that minute has passed. I used to wear them a lot throughout the workweek as a cool surface to my workplace outfits however these days, flats have actually assumed that position. Sure, ballet flats may be considered a pattern today, but the more minimal designs are eventually classics.
Deserted: Velcro SandalsWear Exclusively: Thong Sandals( Image credit: @neelam. ahooja) Once warm weather hits, Ill be focusing on minimalist thong shoes to wear with whatever from a swimwear while on vacation to a pantsuit (I love the idea of contrasting the summery shoes with workwear) and I have my eye on a set of The Rows City sandals.
The Row
Leather Almond Toe Pumps
Aeyde
Stina Patent-Leather Sandals
Deserted: Lug-Sole BootsWear Exclusively: Stiletto BootsBy now you may be noticing a theme of abandoning shoes that feature chunky soles like platform and lug soles in favor of slim heels, and you d be. The general result that a slim heel shape has on an attire can not be overemphasized– just take a look at Anne Laure-Mais ankle boots above to see how they immediately give her denims an advanced spin.
Abandoned: Square-Toe PumpsWear Exclusively: Almond Pumps( Image credit: @jastookes) Theres a time and a location for square-toe shoes, for example, Im into a square-toe shoe, however for classic pumps, Im obsessed with court shoes at the minute. Seen in The Row and Altuzarras runways, the glove-like pumps feel ultra-sophisticated and classic and advise me of 1950s designs.
Jeffrey Campbell
Trustee Heel
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Tatum Suede Ankle Boots
(Image credit: @amaliemoosgaard) Ive said it when and Ill say it once again: 2024 is the year Im stepping into my elegant design era. Now, were seeing a significant uptick in advanced style with the impact of swan design as shown in FXs Capote Vs. The Swans and the return of 60s staples like refined east-west purses and shift dresses. Now, the only things Im yearning are ones that feel advanced and contribute to a total raised mood.Ive shared before about some of the closet items that Im prioritizing in this new chapter of my individual design, but today, I desire to focus on what this shift has meant for my shoe rack. Listed below, Im going over several of the shoe swaps Ive made to move my design in a more classy and less trend-driven instructions that will (ideally) withstand the test of time.Abandoned: “Dad” SneakersWear Exclusively: Soccer-Inspired SneakersSneakers are seldom associated with terms like sophisticated and sleek, but I say its all in the styling. To contribute to an overall smooth silhouette, Ive been specifically wearing soccer-inspired tennis shoes like Sambas, of which I now own three sets, because I like the method their flat soles and slim profile make it simple to dress them “up” more than you can other styles that lean more athletic, like chunky “dad” sneakers.
