Just Wear This: How to Style Six Essential Shoes

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

The shoes: The Day Boot ($278, Everlane)

Wear them with:

• Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jean ($90, Abercrombie & Fitch)

• Michael Lauren Gael Top ($88, Revolve)

• Legendary Solid Brass Leather Belt ($68, Aritzia)

• Double Knot Earrings ($110, Heaven Mayhem)

• Caroline Bag ($258, Freja New York)

The Sneakers

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

Wear them with:

• Channing Polo Midi Dress ($77, Tuckernuck)

• Percey Sunglasses ($95+, Warby Parker)

• The Love Knot Slouchy Bag ($98, Anthropologie)

• Fossil Raquel Watch ($170, Macy’s) 

• Custom Pisa Charm Bracelet ($48, Baublebar)

The Heels

The shoes: Gigi Strappy Mid Heel Sandal ($278, Reformation)

Wear them with:

• Drop-Waist Midi Dress ($120, Abercrombie & Fitch)

• Mega Dôme Earrings ($98, Mejuri)

• Shoulder Bag with Strap ($49.99, Mango)

• Unfaithful Cat Eye Sunglasses ($65, Le Specs)

• Sparkling Tennis Bracelet ($120+, Pandora)

The Flats

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

Wear them with:

• 501 Ankle Women’s Jeans ($98, Levi’s)

• Wilfred Regal Vest ($118, Aritzia)

• Shoulder Bag with Printed Logo ($59.99, Mango)

• Alexis Bittar Molten Bangle ($145, Neiman Marcus)

• Globe Stud Earrings Red Jasper ($115, Chan Luu)

The Loafers

The shoes: Leah Loafer ($195+, Coach)

Wear them with:

• Levi’s Baggy Dad Jeans ($108, Free People)

• Ribbed T-Shirt ($7.99, H&M)

• Emilie Sweater Lady Jacket ($80.99+, J.Crew)

• Angolo Leather Belt ($60, Banana Republic)

• Concertina Shoulder Bag ($358, Cuyana)

The Slip-Ons

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

Wear them with:

• Heights Cargo Pant ($99.95, Fabletics)

• Baci T-Shirt ($60, Sezane)

• Icon Trench Coat ($84+, Gap)

• Italian Leather Clutch Crossbody Pouch ($129.90, Quince)

• Wilder Necklace ($70, Gorjana)