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Just Wear This: How to Style Six Essential Shoes

just wear this august shoe guide
Design: theSkimm | Images: Free People, Quince, Madewell
August 5, 2024

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If you struggle to accessorize, shoes are the easiest way to make an outfit feel less meh. Consider these six pairs auto-approved by your most on-trend friend.

The Boots

franco sarto boots
Design: theSkimm | Images: Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, Revolve, Aritzia, Heaven Mayhem, Freja New York

The shoes: Franco Sarto Noah Bootie ($150, Nordstrom)

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The Sneakers

gola sneakers
Design: theSkimm | Images: Free People, Warby Parker, Anthropologie, Macy's, Baublebar

The shoes: Gola Badminton Court Sneakers ($80, Free People)

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The Heels

tony bianco heels
Design: theSkimm | Images: Revolve, Abercrombie & Fitch, Mejuri, Mango, Le Specs, Pandora

The shoes: Tony Bianco Caprice Heel ($150, Revolve)

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The Flats

madewell flats
Design: theSkimm | Images: Madewell, Levi's, Aritzia, Mango, Neiman Marcus, Chan Luu

The shoes: The Greta Ballet Flat Mule ($98, Madewell)

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The Loafers

quince loafers
Design: theSkimm | Images: Quince, Free People, H&M, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Cuyana

The shoes: Italian Leather Lug Sole Loafers ($89.90, Quince)

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The Slip-Ons

vans classic slip-ons
Design: theSkimm | Images: Zappos, Fabletics, Sezane, Gap, Quince, Gorjana

The shoes: Vans Classic Slip-On Core Classics ($40.20+, Zappos)

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