Perennial Footwear

August 2, 2011 Comments (1)

There’s nothing like investing in shoes you can wear year round. Whether you go for a pricey pair of shoes that you’ll wear only occasionally, or an affordable pair that you’ll wear more often, if you can wear them year round, consider your money well spent. Here are our top picks for shoes that will last you from season to season, and beyond…

Black Pumps
You can wear black pumps all year long and for almost any occasion. With the right accessories, black pumps can even be worn to formal occasions. Typically, black pumps were only good for the office, job interviews, funerals, and any occasion where you needed a smart look. But these days, since there are such a wide variety of black pumps on the market, you can easily find a pair that can take you from spring to fall and day to evening. We like the Pigalle Pump from Christian Louboutin. They come in at a pricey $600, but sometimes you just have to treat yourself.

Bold Flats
Bold flats add a little something extra to any outfit. You can choose an animal print, a jewel tone or a primary color. The point is to have a pair of flats that take a solid outfit from drab to fab. They look stylish when thrown on with a simple top and jeans on the weekend and add a fabulous element to a comfy travel outfit, like a jersey dress and cardigan, when traveling.

Black Flats
You need black flats in your shoe wardrobe, too. Black flats are the epitome of simple chic and sometimes that’s all you need to give your outfit a polished finish. Matching your bag and shoes can be outdated, but a black bag with black flats will always round out an outfit. Try hot styles like the Ferrell Knot from Nine West or the Glamor style from CL by Laundry.  

Evening Stilettos
These are shoes that say you’re ready to party! You choose what works for your wardrobe, but a bright color is often the way to go. Cobalt, red or hot pink work with that LBD, but also suits a blouse and skinny jeans for going out with the girls. The stilettos should be high enough that they make you walk with a little swagger and add that oomph to an evening look. Check out the Osten 4 ½-inch stiletto from Guess or splurge on the Falcon from Jimmy Choo.

Samantha Cabrera

Samantha Cabrera is a freelance writer who covers the best of fashion and beauty.