The Effortless Shoe Trend That Will Make Your Outfits Look Chic This Fall
Oh so cozy.
Fashion norms are constantly evolving. Case in point? The lines between ready-to-wear and sleepwear have been blurred. Chalk it up to the pandemic (and all that time spent at home), but wearing your around-the-house looks out and about has become commonplace. First it was boxers. Then it was bloomers. And now, indoor footwear has earned street style approval. Enter slipper mules, a backless silhouette that combines comfort with style.
As of late, slipper mules have become the de facto shoe for fashion insiders. In late August, trendsetter Hailey Bieber styled black slip-on mules with a casual, model-off-duty look, pairing them with a white V-neck long-sleeve tee and low-slung black trousers. Earlier this month, bestie Kendall Jenner took a cue from the Rhode founder, opting for a black velvet iteration with a black long-sleeve tee and navy skirt. (Funny enough, Bieber was in tow for the outing.) And more recently, Jennifer Lawrence hopped aboard the trend, stepping out in New York City in a chunky brown suede pair styled with a navy pullover, jeans, and a lime-green purse.
Yes, slipper mules come in an array of fabrics and finishes, from luxe velvet to polished suede. And as these fashion girls have proven, the shoes are a foolproof way to elevate a low-key weekend outfit. Who doesn't love the coziness of a slipper with the versatility of an everyday shoe?
Scroll below to shop 20 of our favorite slipper mules out there.
Kelsey is a Los Angeles–based fashion, lifestyle, and beauty writer with more than six years of experience. She began her career in 2019 as an intern at The Zoe Report, where she later held roles including Editorial Assistant, Fashion & Beauty Writer, and Associate Fashion Editor. Kelsey also spent time at Shopbop as a copywriter, shaping homepage, email, and social media content for the retailer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Business Management from The Fashion Institute of Technology. Her work has also appeared in Vogue, Glamour, Byrdie, InStyle, Refinery29, WWD, Footwear News, and Coveteur.