Yes, slim-fitting jeans can absolutely look chic—it's just about knowing how to style them. For one, I'd always err on the side of slim-fitting rather than skinny, for a more modern feel. Secondly, you must get your shoe pairing right, as not every shoe trend works so well with a slimmer cut of jeans. Luckily, one of the chicest French dressers has just reminded me of an elegant slim-fit jeans and shoe combination that never misses.

Spotted stepping out on New York's Upper East Side, French actor Léa Seydoux styled her super-slim jeans with a sleek pair of pointed-toe heels. Adding a high-neck, single-breasted jacket into the mix, she delivered one of the chicest takes on slim-fit denim styling I've come across this year.

Opting for a high-waisted cut and a streamlined leg, then finishing with a tall, pointed-toe heel, Léa's combination created a lengthening effect that added elegance to her denim. Unfussy but considered, as the best French dressers always are, it's an easy outfit formula to carry through the season's many smart-casual occasions.

I'll be taking inspiration from Léa and pairing my own slim-fitting jeans and heels with a single-breasted jacket, although I can see this combination looking just as chic with a longer-line coat, or taking on a more glamorous feel with a fur-trimmed style.

Easy, elegant and endlessly wearable, read on to shop the slim-fitting jeans I recommend below.

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The holiday season is around the corner, and personally, I don't want to have to buy an entirely new wardrobe full of velvet tops and sequin dresses just because a few parties show up on my schedule. I'd much rather keep on wearing the clothes I already love, which is usually a T-shirt or sweater with jeans or trousers, and leave the "festive" part to my accessories. You'd be surprised what a cool scarf and a great pair of earrings can do to a plain white tee and vintage Levi's. Add a fun pair of shoes and a clutch and suddenly, an outfit worth celebrating appears—no party dresses necessary.

Ahead, shop my hand-curated holiday accessories guide for 2026, full of jewelry, watches, handbags, shoes, and more, all of which are capable of turning even the simplest of outfits into the perfect look for every Friendsgiving, work cocktail, and New Year's Eve soirée on your social calendar. Think Prada's reissued Dalmatian-print loafers, Chanel's just-dropped red croc flap bag, and a giant Dorsey cocktail ring. Compliments will be flowing as generously as the champagne—I promise.

Holiday Accessories Guide 2026

After seeing one too many TikTok videos declaring thick, black opaque tights out, I was almost ready to resign myself to the idea that they were no longer a chic choice. Thankfully, Gracie Abrams has brought me back to reality with one of the most interesting takes on tights styling I've seen this season. Rather than opting for the usual black footwear, she went for high contrast, pairing her 80-denier tights with a polar-opposite pair of white pointed-toe heels.

Adding another flash of optic white, Gracie wore her tights and heels with a semi-sheer white minidress, creating a striking interplay between light and dark that gave her outfit an entirely fresh feel.

An unexpected tights-and-shoes combination, perhaps, but one that speaks to the bolder colour pairings gaining traction this season, from royal purple to energetic cobalt blue. If head-to-toe colour isn't your thing, though, black tights and white heels offer a more understated way to experiment with contrast while still giving your winter wardrobe a fresh perspective.

So, there's no need to pack your white heels away now that summer is over. Read on to shop the white heels and high-denier tights I'm recommending for the season ahead.

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I don't know about you, but I have far too many pairs of wintry black and brown shoes in my closet, and boredom has officially set in. I also wear jeans far more than any other item in my closet during fall and winter, so buying shoes that make them a bit more exciting is my main shopping objective this season. Luckily, it hasn't been hard to figure out which trend to add to my wardrobe: black-and-white animal-print shoes. All the cool girls are wearing it, and all the cool brands are making it. In this case, that cool girl is Dua Lipa, who wore a pair of zebra-print pumps with a velvet jacket and dark-denim jeans for dinner in NYC last week.

From dalmatian to pony to zebra, these chic animal prints are even more versatile than leopard, and wearing them in shoe form indicates that you have cool style. Plus, you'll look like you put more effort into your jeans outfits than you did. The best black-and-white animal-print shoes are calf-hair ones, and I found a handful of great options to add to your winter wardrobe. Keep scrolling to shop them and see Dua Lipa's styling of zebra shoes.

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On Dua Lipa: Chloé Embellished Cotton-Velvet Jacket ($1935); Chanel bag; Christian Louboutin La Pigalle Pumps in Zebra ($1245)

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It's almost November, and that means goodbye for now, bare legs. Pants are waiting in the wings, and it's becoming increasingly clear that the style Kristen Bell just wore while doing press for Nobody Wants This season 3 in NYC is *the* pant trend of winter 2026. (Disclaimer: Bell was technically wearing a chocolate brown jumpsuit, but as you'll see, it was styled as though she were wearing pants for her arrival at the Empire State Building for an appearance.)

The pant trend in question is a bit dramatic (in a good way), and it's best paired with heels, for maximum effectiveness. The style is sash pants, which are basically trousers with a long scarf belt attached. You'll want to wear it with something that ensures the belt is visible, such as Bell's leather bomber jacket. The heels Bell went with were a perfectly chosen pair of chocolate brown satin pumps. And I have no notes.

Keep scrolling to shop Bell's look and a handful of sash pants to wear with heels this winter.

The Trend on Kristen Bell

On Kristen Bell: Miu Miu MU B09S Sunglasses ($524); Elie Saab jumpsuit;  Janessa Leone Mini Leoné Croc-Effect Leather Mini Bag ($897); FoundRae jewelry

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If anyone could usher peep-toe shoes into a new era, it's Anya Taylor-Joy. The actress's ability to reinterpret even the most retro trends into something that feels fresh and modern is uncanny. Case in point: her Giuseppe Zanotti pumps. They're so chic.

She was recently spotted in France wearing a black shift dress with a cape. It's a deceptively simple look supercharged by subtle flourishes, like the delicate mesh of her black peep-toe heels. We've definitely left the chunky stacked heels and platform-style peep-toe pumps of the early 2000s in the past. Today's cheeky toe-baring styles are much more interesting, from velvet to unusual vamps and even a bit of PVC. In other words, the contemporary version of the trend has something for everyone. Keep scrolling to shop our favorites, including ATJ's exact shoes.

On Anya Taylor-Joy: Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

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Finding the right shoes to wear with a red dress isn't always easy. Black and cream are failsafe options, of course, but they're far from the most interesting. Red shoes can feel a little too matchy-matchy, so where does that leave us when it comes to building a cohesive outfit that doesn't clash? Well, Victoria Beckham has just stepped out in a pairing that makes the answer feel simple.

Wearing the sleekest satin dress in a striking letterbox-red shade, Victoria created one of the chicest colour combinations I've come across this season, styling her look with a pair of plum heels. Bringing just as much depth to the outfit as the red itself, the rich purple shade felt like the perfect counterpoint to the dress's vibrant hue.

Neither fading into the background nor competing with the red, plum was the chicest finishing touch. The pairing also taps into the red-and-purple colour combination that gained momentum during Fashion Month just a few weeks ago. I'm not surprised to see this richer, winter-ready take on the trend starting to gain traction.

While I'm now ready to consider plum heels a go-to for red dresses, I can see this shoe trend working just as well with jeans, too. If you're tempted to try the pairing yourself, read on for the plum heels I'd recommend shopping below.

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Slip skirts are forever, but they're often considered spring and summer staples only. To break that "rule" and turn slips into a year-round wardrobe staple, one specific shoe trend is necessary, and it's not sneakers or a ballet flats. Rather, I'm referring to brown pumps, the footwear style Zoë Kravitz just wore with a F/W 00 Miu Miu slip skirt. Her tip? Pick a pair with a higher vamp for extra relevance and style. A vintage skirt is not required, though it is highly recommended.

In some cases, your shoe color doesn't matter, but here it does, especially since Kravitz chose cucumber green for her skirt. Wearing brown heels made the combination appear interesting instead of lackluster. Plus, brown automatically feels more autumnal than black or white, so it's the perfect way to take slip skirts out of summer and into fall and winter. (Just add tights.)

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On Zoë Kravitz: Jude heels; Fendi bag; vintage Miu Miu skirt

The Batman actress, who lives in Brooklyn and has been filming in New York City, specifically chose a pair of Jude's Date Pumps, a sold-out style from the shoe brand every fashion editor and stylist is obsessed with right now. Fortunately, plenty of high-vamp brown pumps are on the market, and Toteme's Contour Pumps are a definite favorite as an alternative to Kravitz's exact pair. Shop the style and more options below.

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Sienna Miller has a way of making even the simplest outfits look incredibly cool, and her latest footwear obsession is further proof. The actress has been spotted wearing the same elegant heels on repeat, and they're quickly becoming one of the most interesting shoe styles to have on your radar this fall. The pair we're referring to? Jude's Mixer Sandals, a sleek, slightly sexy design that feels far more fashion-forward than your average heeled sandals. Available in Black, Red, Bordeaux, Pink, Gold, Silver, and White, they're the kind of shoes that make an outfit feel considered without trying too hard.

What makes Miller's latest shoe choice especially noteworthy is just how many different ways she's styled them. She's worn the heels with everything from relaxed jeans, an oversize T-shirt, and a tan jacket with a sweater draped over her shoulders to loose black trousers, a crisp button-down, and a lightweight long jacket. Both outfits have that effortless, slightly undone quality Miller does so well, with the chic footwear adding just the right amount of interest. She's also paired them with fitted trousers and a fitted leather jacket, proving they look equally cool with tailored pieces.

While classic pumps and minimalist sandals are reliable options, Miller is making a strong case for something with a little more personality this season. The Mixer Sandals are in that sweet spot between statement-making and surprisingly wearable, whether you're dressing up your everyday denim or finishing off a polished fall look. With seven colors to choose from, there's an option for just about every wardrobe, from versatile neutrals to bolder shades. Considering how frequently Miller has been reaching for them, it's safe to say they're more than a one-outfit wonder. Keep scrolling to see how she's styling the Jude heels and shop the exact pair, plus similar options, for yourself.

How to Style the Jude Mixer Sandals

Get the look: Tan jacket + T-shirt + Sweater + Jeans + Jude sandals

Get the look: Leather jacket + Fitted trousers + Jude sandals + Sleek sunglasses

Get the look: Vintage T-shirt + Jeans + Jude sandals + Chunky necklace

Get the look: Long jacket + Button-down shirt + Black trousers + Jude sandals

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I'm a jeans-and-heels person through and through, but years of experimenting with the pairing have taught me that not every one works. So, when I spotted Daisy Edgar-Jones stepping out in New York in a timeless pair of black pointed-toe pumps and my favourite style of jeans, I found a combination worth sharing. Opting for a long, straight-leg silhouette, Daisy allowed the sharp point of her shoes to peek out beneath her denim, creating a sleek, polished finish that felt elevated but not overly dressy.

Whilst I sometimes find that the curved shape of horseshoe jeans or the kick of a cropped flare can feel a little at odds with a tall, streamlined heel, a long-line stovepipe pair always delivers the kind of elongated silhouette I'm after.

Daisy completed her look with a cropped trench coat in a rich midnight blue, introducing a tonal element that made her outfit feel all the more considered.

Neither swallowed up by oversized, wide-leg denim nor set against skin-tight jeans, they're, for me, the denim silhouette to wear with this classic shoe trend this season. If you're tempted to try the pairing yourself, read on to shop my edit of the best jeans and heels to wear together.

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Ever poised, ever elegant, I won’t let a Victoria Beckham outing pass me by without taking note. This week, as the designer stepped out in New York’s Soho, she did so in a pared-back, sophisticated two-piece, complete with what I consider to be the perfect shoe. Styling her set with a pair of two-tone heels, Victoria tapped into the shoe trend that’s been gaining most momentum over the past few seasons.

Adding an extra detail that set her pair apart, Victoria’s heels featured delicate pearl embellishments tracing the border of the two-tone design, introducing extra interest to her otherwise understated outfit while bringing a sense of cohesion to the look without compromising on its elegant simplicity.

Thrust to the fore in the wake of Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel, the two-tone heel has been gaining major traction for the past few seasons. Neat and uncomplicated yet undeniably elevated, it's a chic alternative to classic black leather heels that fashion people can't seem to resist.

Whilst Victoria used her pair to dress up her elegant T-shirt and skirt set, these shoes would look just as chic with simple straight-leg jeans as they do with tailored trousers, making them an easy way to elevate most outfits.

If you’re looking to refresh your autumn/winter rotation with a new-season shoe trend, this is the one I’d recommend investing in now. Read on to shop my edit of the best two-tone heels below.

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I can't help but notice that the chicest dressers are already turning their attention from kitten heel flip-flops towards a new-season shoe trend. Fashion moves fast, after all, and if my latest celebrity spotting is anything to go by, this winter, every fashion person will be stepping out in mesh heels.

Already championed by some of the chicest women in their 30s and 50s, the trend has caught my eye on two particularly stylish dressers. First up, Elsa Hosk, who paired her chartreuse-green satin minidress with a pair of mesh heels. The slightly sheer finish offered a subtle contrast to the glossy fabric of her dress, adding texture and dimension while keeping the overall look sleek and polished.

Next, Catherine Zeta-Jones stepped out in a pair, opting for a rich chocolate-brown shade to complement her tonal autumn outfit. Against the depth of her brown ensemble, the semi-sheer shoes added a little lightness, stopping the tonal look from feeling too heavy.

More interesting than your standard leather pumps, these are a natural evolution from the kitten-heel flip-flops we wore all summer. Read on to discover and shop the mesh heels I'm recommending below.

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As per usual, Jennifer Lawrence, who has been out and about a lot this week, is bringing the outfit ideas. She's one of those celebrities who doesn't usually wear head-to-toe looks by one designer when she has an event or occasion to dress up for. Anyone with a stylist can wear an off-the-runway look. Lawrence mixes things up, and sure, she wears designer pieces regularly, but many of her eclectic outfits can be recreated using similar pieces. So, let's take a look at one she wore in NYC this week, because it's particularly chic.

Lawrence's outfit consisted of the basic outfit formula of a blazer, skirt, and heels, but the trends she chose are what made it special. For starters, she opted for a black straight-button blazer. The single-breasted, often fitted style is becoming more popular by the day this season, with stylish dressers buttoning them all the way up and wearing them in place of a top. The skirt color trend she chose was smoky lavender, and Lawrence's chiffon skirt by on-the-rise London designer Pauline Dujancourt couldn't be more stunning. As for the heel trend, she wore closed-toe satin mules (an upcoming Chloé style) that served as the perfect finishing touch to the pretty outfit.

Keep scrolling to see Lawrence's chic look for yourself and to shop similar pieces.

The 3-Piece Outfit on Jennifer Lawrence

On Jennifer Lawrence: Dior sunglasses; DISSH Ryker Black Oversized Blazer ($68); Pauline Dujancourt Najia Silk-Blend Chiffon Midi Skirt ($1630); Phoebe Philo Gig Bag ($3900); Chloé resort 2027 shoes

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With Paris Fashion Week wrapped, we can finally bid au revoir to fashion month for another season. And naturally, with fashion's best-dressed racking up their step count, we had to take a closer look at the best shoes on show, from chunky trainers to animal-print boots. But whilst I adored Iris Law’s affordable leather loafers and have plenty of time for the understated ballet flats spotted on Dakota Johnson, there was one footwear category that truly had a hold on the fashion crowd this season: heels.

Whilst the French are often known for their ballet flats, I was taken aback by the sheer number of chic heel trends outside the shows this season. Zendaya's choice of classic courts had us all talking in the office, as did the nostalgic colour-blocking favoured by Chloe Sevigny. And before you write off black heels as "boring", the arresting shape that a very leggy Saoirse Ronan cast outside the Louis Vuitton show was one to silence the critics. Curious to see how these celebs adopted the shoe trends that dominated Paris Fashion Week? Keep scrolling to see and shop the heel trends so good you may actually want to trade in your flats.

Three Heel Trends Celebs Wore in Paris This Season

1. White Heels

Style Notes: Whilst everyone else was totally taken with Zendaya's jeans, tank top and statement jacket at the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2027 show, it was her fresh white heels that had my attention. Her ruffled jacket would indeed leave a lasting impression regardless of the shoe choice, but her pointed-toe stilettos proved why white court shoes are so classic. Sleek in silhouette yet surprisingly versatile, they add just the right amount of polish, pairing particularly well with wide-leg, low-waisted jeans.

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2. Curved Heels

Style Notes: Undoubtedly the year of the sculptural silhouette, this fashion week saw curved heels popping up everywhere, including on the feet of everyone's favourite Little Women star, Saoirse Ronan. Playing with proportions and lengthening the leg, the subtle outward curve creates a dynamic shape, adding an unexpected dimension to her scalloped-hem miniskirt and colour-blocked red jumper. This directional finish adds just the right amount of playfulness without feeling try-hard. All I need now is calves like Saoirse, and I'm set.

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3. Two-Tone Heels

Style Notes: In 1957, Gabrielle Chanel introduced the eternally iconic two-tone pump, and nearly 70 years later, the style still manages to exude an effortless sense of everyday elegance, especially on the feet of fashion darling Chloë Sevigny. Arriving at the Louis Vuitton dinner, she paired a puff-sleeve floral minidress with a pair of brown two-tone heels, striking the perfect balance between nostalgia and modern-day cool. The vintage feel added to the look's energy, but its polish is what made it impactful.

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If you want to make your autumn wardrobe feel a little more elevated, I’m convinced there’s one small swap worth making: trade your go-to black heels for a rich brown pair. Adding warmth, depth and a little more visual interest without sacrificing the polish that makes black shoes so easy to wear, brown heels have become a favourite of mine this season.

And if I needed any more convincing that brown is one of the chicest shoe colours of the season, Victoria Beckham made the case for it herself at the debut of her spring/summer 2027 collection in Paris last week.

For the occasion, Victoria wore a grey suit in her signature oversized proportions, including, of course, relaxed, tailored trousers that pooled around the floor. Whilst the generous hemline concealed most of her shoes, the sleek brown pointed toe peeked out underneath.

Where black heels would have been the obvious choice with grey tailoring, Victoria's brown felt more considered, as the earthy tone brought dimension to her outfit, working with the colours around it rather than simply grounding them. In fact, I've come to realise that many of the chicest autumn outfits I've come across this season employ this thoughtful styling trick.

Inspired? Ahead, I’ve rounded up the brown heels I’m eyeing now.

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Fashion moms are our biggest style inspirations here at Who What Wear. Since they're always on the go, balancing school drop-off with meetings and after-work dinner plans, they know how to dress in a way that's comfortable, practical, and endlessly stylish. One person we look to the most is Hailey Bieber because she always makes it look easy. Her recent outfit is a perfect example of effortless cool and sophistication without relying on high heels, trousers, or a dress.

While out for dinner in L.A. this past week, Bieber was photographed wearing a polished denim ensemble. She styled a fitted tweed jacket as a top; paired it with low-slung, relaxed jeans; and grounded the outfit with black ballet mules. True to her signature off-duty style, she accessorized with retro sunglasses and a tote bag from The Row.

If you follow Bieber's off-duty style, you know she loves ballet flats, especially paired with jeans. While she's typically seen in classic flats or those with a block heel, she's now making the case for heeled mules, and we're here for it. The easy slip-on silhouette suits a busy, on-the-go routine, and the streamlined shape creates a balanced contrast against baggy jeans. Plus, the slight heel adds just enough lift for a touch of sophistication.

Even if you aren't a mom, taking a page from Bieber's style playbook by pairing heeled ballet mules with jeans is the ideal solution for days when uncomfortable heels are out of the question. To re-create the look, scroll down to discover the chicest heeled ballet mules and jeans.

On Hailey Bieber: Chanel jacket; Repetto Camille Mules ($440); The Row Margaux Bag ($4900)

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I find myself going back and forth on whether jeans really work with heels. Sometimes, there’s too fundamental a mismatch between the utilitarian nature of denim and the polish of a heel; other times, the two look like a match made in heaven. In my opinion, the difference comes down to the jeans. Seasonal shifts in styling preferences play a part, too—I can’t see many of us rushing to pair skinny jeans with heels this season. So, which jeans-and-heel combination feels right for autumn/winter 2026 and actually looks great? I’ve done the research, and according to the style set, the answer is puddle jeans and heels.

Cascading past the ankles and grazing the floor, puddle jeans create an elongated silhouette that works particularly well with the sharp point of a heel. And I’m not the only one newly sold on the combination. In fact, I was put onto the pairing after spotting it multiple times on the streets of New York.

Styling the look for a Chanel event in the city, Halle Berry wore her low-rise jeans pooled at the floor, concealing much of her chic Chanel heels underneath. Finished with a single-breasted jacket, the look had me fully reconsidering jeans with heels.

While Halle’s take felt sharp and considered, Riley Keough approached the combination in a more relaxed way, styling her low-rise, baggy jeans with a tonal denim jacket. Worn over a simple white tank, the heels added a touch of elegance to the otherwise laid-back look, creating the kind of comfortable, wearable silhouette I’d gladly borrow.

With celebrity sightings under its belt, I’m now convinced that puddle jeans are one of the chicest denim styles to wear with heels right now. If you’re feeling inspired, read on to shop the puddle jeans and heels I recommend below.

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For every bold shoe trend we have (I'm looking at you, primary colors), there's a notably subtle one, and the always-stylish Dakota Johnson just wore the latter. The heel trend in question is pump-adjacent, and while I wouldn't go so far as to say that traditional pumps are dated, I will say that chic dressers are choosing a style that's similar but different these days: glove pumps.

These soft, foot-hugging heels—which can be made of leather, suede, calf hair, or satin—are akin to the glove ballet flats that It girls have been so fond of throughout 2026. As the name suggests, the soft shoes mold to the foot, and to my eye, they look cooler and more modern than classic pumps. With her all-black outfit, Johnson chose cream kitten-heel glove pumps with a V-shaped vamp. The most common iteration of the trend these days is one similar to Johnson's, a kitten heel and pointed toe, but the options are plentiful.

Scroll on to see the recent outfit Johnson wore while out doing press in NYC and shop an assortment of chic glove pumps to elevate your own outfits. Bonus: They're actually comfortable.

The Trend on Dakota Johnson

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When we think about early-fall trends that dominated in 2025, pedal pushers are among the first that come to mind. They were spotted on the chicest dressers across London, Paris, NYC, and L.A., including Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Zoë Kravitz. If you bought into the trend last year, the good news is that it's back for fall 2026. However, there's a catch. It's not just about which pedal pushers you buy. It's also how you style them, and this season, it's all about the shoes. Case in point: Selena Gomez's recent outfit.

Over the weekend, while heading to Webster Hall in New York City for her husband Benny Blanco's performance, Gomez was photographed wearing pedal pushers. She chose a black pair with ruffled hems, styled with a fitted black leather jacket, black pointed-toe slingback heels, a black leather shoulder bag, and wire-frame sunglasses.

Wearing pedal pushers in 2026 is all about finding the right footwear to elevate the pant silhouette. Last year, we might have thought strappy sandals or heeled flip-flops were the perfect pairing, but now, the way to refresh the trend is with more sophisticated shoes. As Gomez showed, pointed-toe slingbacks are a great option because they draw the eye downward, creating a long, continuous line through the leg for a sleek, polished silhouette.

Keep scrolling to see Gomez's chic outfit and shop the best pedal pushers and slingbacks on the market.

The Pedal-Pusher Outfit on Selena Gomez

On Selena Gomez: Saint Laurent jacket and Goya Slingback Pumps ($2300); Mejuri Dôme Figure Hoops ($298)

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Zoë Kravitz's style is that of a cool New Yorker through and through, but she does have something in common with her stylish French-girl counterparts: a love of ballet pumps. Ballet pumps are ballet flats with a low block heel, either with the traditional bow or minimalist-style without (Kravitz has been known to wear both), and It girls on both sides of the pond love them right now.

While a chic Parisian is likely to style ballet pumps with something classic, such as straight-leg jeans and a tee or a knee-length slip skirt, Kravitz opted to wear hers with two items that gave the shoes much more of an NYC edge. She was spotted in the city over the weekend wearing a pair of black suede ballet pumps with a suede shirt-jacket and a pair of micro shorts (aka, hot pants). And as it turns out, it's the perfect transitional outfit—especially for this unseasonably warm fall we've been having. The combination of pieces feels cool and modern—just like Kravitz herself.

Keep scrolling to see Kravitz's outfit and shop suede shirt-jackets, micro shorts, and ballet pumps to wear together.

Spotted on Zoë Kravitz

On Zoë Kravitz: The Row Janine Suede Shirt ($5900) and Terrasse Bag ($3500); Maryam Nassir Zadeh 40 Roberta Leather Ballet Flats ($390)

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If you're looking to make your leggings feel more elevated than usual, you're in luck. Attending New York Fashion Week in the trouser trend usually reserved for sofa hangs and Pilates classes, Iris Law just made leggings look surprisingly polished. Ready to take her front-row seat, she arrived in one of the chicest takes on leggings styling I've seen this season.

Selecting a semi-sheer pair in a pale cream shade, Iris gave her leggings a decidedly front-row-worthy feel with the help of a thoughtful shoe choice. Skipping trainers, and even the slightly more elevated ballet flats, she instead slipped into a far more considered pair of pointed-toe heels, rendered in a tonal shade of white.

Yes, leggings have long had a bad rap, but I've always felt that their body-skimming design gives them a particular sleekness that makes them easier to dress up than people often assume. Clever layering and sheer finishes added further intrigue to Iris's look, but her pointed-toe heels did a lot of the work in giving this wardrobe staple a more polished, sophisticated feel.

Inspired to give your leggings an elevated energy? Read on to shop the Iris-inspired leggings and heels I'd recommend below.

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Few things are certain in life, but one thing you can always count on is that well-dressed celebrities in their 40s, 50s, and 60s will know which shoe trends to wear with what. And I have the perfect recent example of this. All in the same week (this week, in fact), Amal Clooney, who is 48, and Cindy Crawford, who is 60, were spotted wearing the same skirt trend with the exact same shoe trend, and I don't think it's just a coincidence.

The skirt trend I'm referring to is the column skirt, which Clooney wore as part of a red skirt suit, and Crawford wore in the form of a suede skirt. The shoe trend that both elegant women opted for was snakeskin pumps. Snakeskin is a smart investment because even though it's a print, it functions as a solid-colored neutral shoe would. Translation: You can wear it with everything. And elegant, experienced dressers such as Clooney and Crawford know this well. On a similar note, Naomi Watts, who is 57, was also seen wearing snakeskin pumps this week, but she chose to pair hers with trousers, proving that the heels work just as well with those as they do with skirts.

Scroll on to see all three of the aforementioned elegant celebrities wearing snakeskin pumps, and shop the chic heel trend for your own wardrobe.

Snakeskin Pumps + Skirts on Elegant Celebs

Also a Thing: Snakeskin Pumps With Trousers

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If you're someone who makes it their mission to know all of the fashion-insider trends each season, I'm pleased to offer my assistance. Given that it's September, fall shoes are top of mind right now, and if you're bored with the mainstream trends and want to dig a little deeper, there's a handful of more under-the-radar fall shoe trends that the coolest dressers are already starting to wear—perhaps yourself included.

Shoe micro-trends are defined by features that can be as specific as a type of fabric, the shape of a heel, the embossing on the leather, and the embellishment. There happen to be some really good micro-trends already circulating for fall, so I'm here to make sure they're on your radar. You'll find that some are a bit more IYKYK than others, but all have at least two things in common: The cool fashion girls are on board, and each of these trends will make your outfits look even more special. Keeps scrolling to shop your favorites.

Tassel Loafers

Chalk this one up to The Row—the highly influential brand included tassel loafers in their fall shoe collection, and of course they're flying out of stock.

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