I Work in Fashion—These Are the Shoes I'm Wearing This Fall

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As a fashion creative and digital creator, Melissa Meyers spends many hours per week creating fashion content and testing out the latest trends to share with her followers. When it comes to shoe styles and trends specifically, there are a few key fall styles Meyers has tried over the years and currently swears by given their versatility and chicness.

Naturally, she's here to share her edit of the top fall shoe styles to help inspire your wardrobe for the season. Below, you'll uncover the five silhouettes Meyers thinks are the ones that matter for fall, complete with outfit inspiration from Meyers herself. Interested in adding a fresh pair or two to your rotation? There are shopping recommendations sprinkled throughout as well.

Black Chunky Loafers

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On Meyers: Franco Sarto loafers

"Loafers are a wardrobe essential, and the lug-sole styles are having a big moment this year. I love this black patent-leather pair with the chic white stitching detail. I like to wear them with literally everything from jeans to dresses from day to night for a tailored-chic yet effortless look." — Meyers

Tall Boots

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On Meyers: Who What Wear boots

"The perfect transitional fall shoe and must-have is a pointed-toe tall boot. I have them in both white and black and wear them with dresses and midi skirts for a modern, confident look. They are always flattering and a great way to get into the fall mood with style." — Meyers

Slingbacks

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On Meyers: Prada slingbacks

"Slingbacks are a favorite shoe of choice for me and have a chic 'old money' look. I wear them with just about everything from jeans to dresses, especially when I want to elevate my outfit. I’ve been living in these by Prada and love the metallic finish." — Meyers

Sneakers

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On Meyers: New Balance sneakers

"Whether you're heading to your daily workout routine or running errands, grabbing a well-made sneaker is as high-style as it is comfortable! I love the chunkier New Balance '90s-inspired styles, and I’m adding the classic Adidas Sambas to my wish list for fall, as they have been spotted all over Paris and NYC lately." — Meyers

Classic Pumps

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On Meyers: Inez heels

"I think everyone should have a good pair of pumps in their wardrobe! They are a timeless classic that can be worn with everything from dresses to skirts and trousers to jeans. I love how this well-cut one from Inez elongates my legs too! They also have the perfect heel height and are super comfy with an extra-padded sole and heel." — Meyers

Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.