I Only Wear Heels, and These 50 Under-$150 Pairs Are Giving Me Life
No matter how many times I try, when I'm scrolling through Shopbop, Nordstrom, or Net-A-Porter, I always find myself looking at one thing: statement heels. Despite the fact that we're still living in a global pandemic, despite the revival of flat-shoe trends, and despite the fact that my feet beg me to throw on some sneakers, I can not stop shopping for and wearing heels. Maybe that makes me a masochist, or maybe I'm channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw, but I digress because all that really matters to me is finding the best heels for spring. And while there are a few designer ones on my radar, nothing beats finding an affordable pair of unique heels that look more expensive than they actually are. So in that vein, I've taken it upon myself to round up some of the best affordable heels, all under $150. From trend-forward styles featuring platforms and crystals to staples like mules and strappy sandals, these pairs are affordable and extremely stylish.
For only $18, these are the perfect way to adopt this hue into your closet for less.
Come springtime, these sandals will be the only thing I want to slip into.
Who would have thought you could find the coolest statement mules at Urban Outfitters?
This was one of the best-selling pairs of sandals among our readers.
These chic slingback sandals come in six different colorways.
These are the type of ankle boots that can be worn well into the spring.
Slouched boots are one of my favorite shoe trends of the moment.
I am losing it over the heel on these mules.
Someone come to collect my jaw off the floor—I beg of you.
I own these sandals, and they're perfect for when you need a break from stilettos.
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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.
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