I Just Removed 50% of the Shoes From My Closet—See the Dead Weight
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@greceghanem; @nlmarilyn; @carlotaweberm
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@lindatol_Expect 2023 to be all about metallic accessories—especially shoes. The styles that will be a fixture in my closet? Silver ballet flats and boots add a pretty pop to casual and neutral-toned outfits without trying too hard. After going through my closet, I pulled several pairs of snakeskin-printed shoes that, while cool, don't seem as fresh to me now.
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@nlmarilynDon't get me wrong—there will always be space for performance sneakers in my closet (I'm an avid runner, after all), but as for "fashion" sneakers, I'm way more into the streamlined look of sneakers with a slim, flat sole. My Adidas Sambas are easily my most-worn pair right now, which proves my point.
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@greceghanemThere's no question that the pandemic era did a number on my collection of heels. I used to keep a few pairs of tall skinny heels for events and dressed-up occasions, but now that comfort is a top priority for me, I'm loving the look (and feel) of both wedge pumps and shorter kitten heels. Bottega Veneta's wedge pumps as pictured above are a pair that I simply can't get my mind off of.
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@carlotawebermI love the cool feel that a pair of tough boots bring to an outfit, but instead of reaching for combat boots, I'm eyeing moto styles with hardware like buckles and clasps for that added oomph.
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@filis_pinaRound-toe pumps feel dated to me now, but pointed-toe pairs—specifically point-toe slingbacks—feel super sleek and exciting to me.
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@lindatol_Loafers may be a perennial staple, but they're far from immune to the ebb and flow of the trend cycle. While intense platform styles had their grip on my closet over the past few years, I just removed them in my most recent clean out. Instead, I'm fixating on more classic penny loafers with non-platform soles. My Weejuns Whitney Loafers have taken center stage in my outfits recently.
