Lace-up heels are like the leather mini skirts of footwear; no matter what you wear them with, they give your look instant sultry appeal and everyone should own a pair! These strappy, skin-baring heels are incredibly alluring, either enhancing an already glamorous outfit or lending a feminine counterpoint to a casual ensemble. The fashion-forward set, such as Taylor Tomasi Hill, has picked up on this trend lately, and we think you should too. Click through our slideshow to shop some of these lovely lace-up picks now.
Wearing: Camilla and Marc top and skirt; Jimmy Choo The Candy Glitter-Print Acrylic Clutch ($650); Luiza Barcelos heels.
Wearing: Givenchy Woven Lace-Up Ankle Boots ($1950).
Wearing: ShoeDazzle heels.
Wearing: Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up Suede Gladiator High-Heel Sandals ($1195).
Similar Essential: Pour La Victoire Lace Up Booties ($270).
Wearing: One Teaspoon boyfriend jeans; Givenchy Antigona Satchel Bag ($2405); Giuseppe Zanotti Lace-Up Suede Gladiator High-Heel Sandals ($1195).
Wearing: Blazer from Crossroads Trading Co.; vintage Levi’s shorts; Very bag; ShoeDazzle shoes.
Wearing: Junya Watanabe dress; Alaia shoes.
Wearing: Wasteland jacket; SheInside Black White Striped Short Sleeve Slim T-Shirt ($26); One Teaspoon shorts; Zara bag and Leopard Print Ankle Boot Sandals ($100) .
Wearing: Balmain top; James Perse skirt; Alaia shoes.
Similar Essential: Sophia Webster Riko Cutout Suede And Leather Sandals ($695).
Studded Cutout Leather Sandals ($2355)
Multicolored Lace-Up Sandals ($129)
Snake-Embossed Leather Stilettos ($1481)
Leather Sandals ($830)
Arieli Lace Up Booties ($220) in Oyster
Sofie Heels ($325)
Print Patent Leather Stilettos ($1298)
Imena Lace Up Sandals ($495)
Meddle Suede Sandals ($1095)
Mesh-Detail Lace-Up Shoes ($708)
Kiki Gladiator Sandals ($818)
Sporty Lace-Up Leather Sandals ($495)
Amazon Lace-Up Ankle-Wrap Sandals ($595)
Boomerang Lace Up Pumps ($1295) in Black
Mucho Heels ($100)
Cori Heels ($125)
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