People In New York Are Wearing These Pretty Shoes With Jeans and Skirts
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@kitkeenanDespite New York’s chilly temperatures, the city’s trendsetting women are running errands, heading to the office, and going on first dates dressed in the head-turning looks they’re known for. As a Brooklynite myself, perhaps the most important part of my outfit this time of year are the shoes I choose. When 90% of my ensemble is tucked away under a coat, whatever’s on my feet holds a unique power to set the tone of my look. Whether I’m in jeans or a skirt, I rely on these five pretty shoe styles to help establish the vibe when I want to feel a bit more dressed up.
For dressy occasions, a pair of heels are the established choice—and women of New York continue to rely on them for times when they want to dress up. A pointed pump is the It silhouette I’ve spotted having dinner at Lilia or for evenings on the town. But, as a more comfortable alternative, I’ve also seen plenty of women opt for slightly-more-walkable wedges, which offer stability on potentially icy sidewalks. I’ve also found that flat shoes can still add a dressy touch, with balletcore-adjacent Mary Janes, loafers, and shiny sneakers taking top spot on the streets of the Lower East Side and Soho these days. Shop my favorite styles to embrace the trends below.
This sleek slingback works for the office or dressy occasions.
A pair of Mary Jane flats manage to bridge the often gaping gap between shoes you can walk in and shoes that feel fancy. Invest in a pair of comfortable everyday flats that you can style with a light cotton dress during summer, or jeans and a puffer jacket when the weather is cooler.
Patent leather is sleek and stain-friendly.
For something with a bit of flair, try a subtle print.
Square-toe flats with ballet inspiration.
You can slide your feet into these Mary Janes, no buckling necessary.
You'll never have to worry about blisters with these elastic loafers.
Skip the all-white sneakers for an unexpected alternative: silver. While it's definitely eye-catching, consider a silver shoe to be a neutral when you're getting dressed. It can go with whatever color you may want to wear, and it's shininess adds a dressy touch to what's usually a casual footwear option.
You'll see your reflection in these high-shine shoes.