The Outfits With Heels Fashion Girls Swear By

Here’s the thing about heels—they’re often reserved for dressy occasions like a date night or a wedding. But they’re actually a really versatile shoe style that you can add to your everyday wardrobe. If you don’t want your outfit to look too over the top, borrow a styling trick from fashion girls and pair casual outfits with heels, instead of more elegant pieces like a cocktail dress or gown. That means everything from track pants and a T-shirt to jeans and an oversize blazer. The great thing about adding heels to a dressed-down look is it instantly elevates it without needing to add much else—expect maybe a chic bag or pair of sunglasses.

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Track pant–inspired trousers and a T-shirt? So chic with heels.

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Go for a monochrome look for an outfit that's instantly cool.

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Heels complete this combo of jeans and a blazer.

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We love the silhouette of these heels.

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Try a blazer tucked into a skirt, then add some slipper heels.

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Add a pop of red with some vibrant mules.

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Nude heels are subtle but always stylish.

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Commit to one color and wear it in different shades from head-to-toe.

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Pair your heels with pants that have a long hemline.

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Add an unexpected pop to your outfit with a bold shoe color.

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Kitten heels are the trick for adding some height without sacrificing comfort.

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You can't go wrong with a vibrant pink heel.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.