According to harpersbazaar.com there are 12 shoe styles of which every woman should have at least one pair in her closet. A pair of basic black pumps in suede or leather, a pair of “barely-there” ankle strap sandals, a pair of “sleek” ankle boots, a pair of ballet flats, a pair of animal print heels, a pair of metallic heels, a pair of short-stacked heels, a pair of platform wedges, a pair of casual sneakers, a pair of flat sandals, a pair of tall flat boots, and a pair of all-weather boots.
How many of these 12 shoes styles do you have in your closet?
MARC JACOBS black Patent Leather Pumps
These black patent leather pumps have a “classic pointed toe” and a “sultry stiletto heel”. Made of 100% leather. They come with a $575 price tag via Stylebop.com
You can wear these to dress up a casual jeans/t-shirt/blzer look or to finish a more dressed up look.
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Metallic Leather Sandals
Covering the Ankle Boots
You’ll probably want to have a few pairs of ankle boots in your shoe collection so that you’re covered depending on your outfit. You might not always want to fall back on your go-to black pair. Some other basic colors like beige, nude, tan, caramel, and brown would be nice to have as alternatives to black. Although, if you’re only going to have 1 pair of ankle boots you probably want to go for a black pair.
L’AUTRE CHOSE caramel Leather Ankle Boots
From Stylebop.com – In pale caramel leather, these heeled ankle booties from L’Autre Chose are a safe bet. They can be dressed up or down and will work for all four seasons; Caramel leather, round toe, zipped side, leather insole and sole; Tall, welted heel
VALENTINO Rockstud Patent Leather Ballet Flats
Covering the flat sandals
Another to-die-for pair of shoes from Valentino. These are the Abyss leather sandals, featuring black leather, round toe, matte gold hardware, buckle-fastening ankle straps, leather insole and sole…
From Stylebop – Crafted from black Italian leather and detailed with matte gold seashells, starfish and a sea horse, this flat pair of Valentino sandals are an essential for the warm season ahead
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Leather Platform Wedges
From Harpers Bazaar – Aside from diamonds, we’re pretty sure shoes are a woman’s best friend. With seemingly endless options each season, it’s hard not to amass a collection of pumps in a rainbow of colors, or more than 10 pairs of black boots. So, if you’re looking to make a major investment this season, or spring cleaning is on your horizon, here’s an easy guide to help you streamline. (check out their list and recommendations)