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1. Pointed toe, ankle-strap pumps you can consider the first step in building your capsule footwear collection. These beauties are impeccable in their simplicity, are available in several neutral hues, and are comfortable to boot.
2. Pointed toe heels with a tie-wrap design and neutral hue — a pairing that means these are trendy enough to make a statement, but still a fantastic basic meant to wear again... and again and again.
3. Strappy platform pumps that, despite having a generous heel, are comfortable enough to walk around in all darn day. These are perfect for weekends fueled by coffee runs and trips to the bookstore.
4. Marc Fisher pumps that are the epitome of versatile. These comfy babies can be worn for work *and* play, meaning they pair well with slacks and ripped denim in equal measure.
5. Peep toe lace-up stilettos guaranteed to make you feel ~trendier than thou~ when you're rolling up late to dinner. You can quickly throw these on to make it seem as if you threw the entire contents of your closet on the ground in pursuit of an outfit, instead of just putting on whatever was...already on the ground :/
6. Naturalizer block heeled sandals that are the perfect compromise: They look ultra-dressy but manage to be unbelievably comfortable, ergo you can look chic and put together *without* having to feel like you're wobbling around on stilts.
7. Life Stride heeled sandals designed with stretchy straps that perfectly conform to your feet. These, my friends, defy logic: They may be heels, but reviewers swear that they're actually comfortable enough to walk around in all day.
8. High heels featuring fluffy feathers that demand to be 'grammed, stat. You'll be hard-pressed to find a pair of shoes more fabulous (cue Sharpay Evans) than these.
9. Satin pumps that would have absolutely made an appearance on Carrie Bradshaw's feet. File gallivanting around New York City whilst wearing these shoes under "a bucket list must."
10. Open toe, block heel sandals to instantly upgrade your 'fit from "I woke up late this morning" to "I woke up before my alarm, ate a fully-balanced breakfast, and even had time to shower." Simply put, outfits garnished with the below = perfection.
11. Chunky open toe sandals available in fun hues for folks who have peered into the abyss that is their closet and thought, Wow, I truly only wear black. These provide a fun pop of color to any drab outfit — but they are also available in black, lol, if that's what you prefer.
12. Lace-up heels that are about to become your plus one for all 97 of the weddings you're scheduled to attend this summer, each of which was canceled and rescheduled for the next four months. We hope you enjoy every single cocktail and Venetian hour to the fullest.
13. Sam Edelman pom pom heels that are. the. best. thing you'll purchase ahead of rooftop season. Dare I say, I'll...actually look forward to paying $17 for a subpar cocktail now? Just for an excuse to wear the below?
14. Crossed strap stilettos ideal for twirling it up on the dance floor, even if the wedding DJ seems to think that playing "Cotton Eyed Joe" was a solid choice.
15. Vince Camuto ankle wrap sandals if you proudly carry the reputation of "trendsetter" in your friend group. Little black dress, chunky jewelry, and these strappy heels? Your best work to date.
16. Crystal-studded slingbacks for a reflective shoe that channels the energy of one million disco balls (in a tasteful way). Rely on the below to zhuzh up even the most bland of outfits.
17. Twist strap sandals to make even the *biggest* cynic believe in magic. I don't know what kind of sorcery was involved in the making of these shoes, but these heels are pretty high — yet reviewers swear that they still manage to be shockingly comfortable.
18. Jessica Simpson pumps that are basically a blazer in footwear form. Throwing these on with any old outfit = an instantly profesh ensemble worthy of a Forbes 30 Under 30 nomination (whatever, the outfit comes first, you can figure out your paradigm-changing business later).
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