According to Carrie Bradshaw, a woman can never have too many pairs of shoes. We tend to follow the more the merrier kind of philosophy when it comes to filling our wardrobes with all kinds of footwear that rise to different occasions.
Not only are shoes a pair of accessories, but also an element of fashion that puts together a whole look adds to the comfort and can boost your confidence in more than one way.
Taking the risk of sounding obsessive, most of the women are guilty of owning too many pairs of footwear, more than they can store and even afford. In our defense, we are blessed with multiple styles of footwear and too many ways of pairing them along with different outfits.
But this article is not about counting the pair of shoes, this is about the holy grails of footwear that you must-have in your wardrobe. Check out the 8 must-have footwear that every woman should own to look complete no matter what the occasion.
1. Sneakers
The fact that sneakers fall first under the category of must-have footwear says a lot about our unconditional love towards sneakers. Owning a basic pair of classic white or converse or just a simple solid pair of trainers will fulfill most of your wardrobe needs.
You can throw in a clean pair of white kicks with casual jeans and t-shirts, tank top and shorts, skirts, trousers, and even dresses today.
The first fashion tip for girls regardless of their age, preference, and style is investing in good quality sneakers that keep you comfortable and is long-lasting.
2. Ballerinas
Ballet flats or ballerinas are the no-fuss solution for making you look, chic, fashionable, expensive, and suave. The best part about ballerinas is they look both casual and ladylike, making you look dressy yet effortless.
Getting colors like beige, brown, nude, and black shades of simple ballerinas will solve all your going-out needs. You can pair them with formals, jeans, pleated skirts, dresses and even Indian wear.
There are different styles of ballerinas with round toe, pointed toes, extra coverage, transparent material, and more. Make ballerinas your best friend and it will make you look delicate and comfortable at the same time.
3. Loafers
Loafers can take your girl next door vibe to a boss lady who must be taken seriously look. Being the rock-solid example of combining comfort and style, loafers will take you places. They shout out sophistication loudly and will make your average outfit appear classy and expensive.
Loafers are extremely easy to wear and you can also choose to go flat or get the ones with a little bit of heel as per your choice.
Loafers were a rage in the fashion world back in the 20th century in most of the European and American countries. Today, loafers have made a comeback being a classy unisex pair of footwear that looks flawless with all kinds of outfits be it casual or formal.
4. Nude heels
If you don’t already own a nude pair of heels, no matter what the style is, you need to stop reading the article and get one right away. Be it pumps, wedges, kitten heels, stilettoes, or any other style of heel, you must have one in nude color.
Heels accentuate your body structure and make you look elegant, sexy, and more confident. Choosing a nude shade pair of heels is a ninja technique to have one footwear that goes with EVERY SINGLE OUTFIT you own.
Be it a pair of skinny jeans and a top or a metallic cocktail dress, nude heels fit like a dream. You can choose the pattern and the size of heels as per your comfort and you are ready to step out of the house in glamour.
5. Juttis
If you are a desi girl, you must have a couple of ethnic Juttis in your shoe collection. With the number of festivals and weddings we celebrate, it won’t be a surprise if you have a separate shoe wardrobe just for your ethnic footwear.
Juttis are must-have footwear for every Indian girl to complement ethnic wear. The best part is Juttis go well even with western outfits like jeans, culottes and even dresses sometimes.
You can pick from a basic one-color Jutti to various kinds of embellishments depending on your preference and the occasion. They are comfortable, easy to wear and look stunning at the same time.
6. Slides
Another addition to street style fashion is slides or slip-on. Just as the name goes, these are the kind of shoes that you can just slip on to or slide in. The best kind of footwear for everyday regular usage without overdoing it or appearing lazy.
Slides have become popular in the past couple of years even as vacation shoes. They are comfortable to walk in, do not take a slot of space in the luggage and if chosen the right color like the basic shade of grey, olive or brown, can blend well with any kind of outfits.
7. Flip flops
From grocery run to a relaxed day at the beach, flip flops have got you covered everywhere. Needless to say that you must own a couple of flip flops to wear daily.
Our advice is to designate one slipper only for the house and avoid using it outside.
Choose from the fancier ones for holidays when you just want to grab some breakfast down the street or go to the beach but do not want to ruin your shoes.
8. Open toe strappy heels
We have already spoken about the must-have heels but open toe strappy heels deserve a mention of its own. You can just have single pair of strappy heels in black, nude, or mauve color and you will find yourself reaching for it during every other occasion.
These heels are extremely elegant, they make your feet look beautiful and accentuate your curves too. Strappy heels can fit perfectly with any outfit you choose, be it rugged jeans, formal pantsuit, an evening gown, or even a wedding lehenga.
These were some of our top recommendations for footwear that every girl must own if she wants to look up to date, be comfortable, and yet not own a thousand pairs of shoes.
Whenever you plan on buying footwear, think about the long term use, the functionality, and the timeline of the trend.
Try and stick to classics when it comes to shoes and not a hoard of passing fashion trends if you want to make the most of your money and yet look fashionable.
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