I Own Over 70 Pairs of Shoes, But These Are the Ones I Wear On Repeat
I guess I should start by addressing the fact that I’m fully aware that owning over 70 pairs of shoes is in no way normal. In other words, yes, I know I have a problem, but I like to think it’s partly what comes with the territory of being a fashion editor. After all, per my job description, I’m supposed to know about everything out there at every price and every style, so it’s only natural that I’d end up acquiring more things than someone with a little less exposure, right? It also doesn’t help that I’m a shoe girl through and through—but that’s another day’s story topic.
Anyway, what I can say from my experience of owning enough shoes to build a small mountain is that no matter how many you have, there are certain ones you’ll always fall back on over and over. Sure, the statement heels and strappy sandals of the world are great and all, but if you want to know what will give you the most bang for your buck, simply continue on below.
Anything Silver
This might sound highly specific, but if you regard silver as a neutral (which I do), then you can think of it as a cooler version of nude, thus making silver shoes perfect for wearing with anything and everything.
Cool Sneakers
I specify with the word “cool” because these are the sneakers you feel proud to walk around in. Not your beat-up running shoes, but rather pairs that feel fashionable first and just happen to be comfortable second.
Block-Heel Sandals
Whether I’m wearing them with a skirt to the office, with jeans on the weekend, or under a gown to a wedding, block-heel sandals are probably my most-used shoe category in spring, summer, and even fall when I can get away with it.
Ankle Boots
Simply put: I love ankle boots. I don’t care what season it is, I will find a way to wear one. Right now, I’m wearing a Western pair on repeat.
Kitten Heels
Last, but certainly not least, my beloved kitten heels. Despite my stature, my go-to keel is always on the lower side, because not only are they, of course, more comfortable, but I also feel like they complement my frame as opposed to a super-tall contrasting pair of shoes.
Want more? See what other shoes I’m actually wearing these days.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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