6 Shoe Trends Celebs Over 50 Favor—and the Ones They Avoid

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Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Jessica Parker—what do they all have in common? Aside from topping our list of the chicest celebrities over 50, they've all honed in on a strong sense of personal style, and their consistent fashion choices are proof of that. Since celebs over a certain age have figured out their style better than most, it's only natural that they would each have items they wear constantly—and ones that they tend to avoid.

Curious about how they've come to define their own style, we did some research and found seven of 2020's major shoe trends this stylish group is passing on, along with the shoe style each of them wears nonstop. Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Jessica Parker, for instance, always opt for more timeless and classic shoe styles that reflect the rest of their look rather than the most daring, trendy styles of the moment. With that in mind, scroll down to see which shoes for women over 50 these stylish celebrities are wearing and shop similar styles.

Won't Wear: Chunky Sneakers

Will Wear: Retro Kicks

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Naomi Campbell
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Speaking from personal experience, chunky-soled "dad" sneakers were always a tough one to pull off. I give major credit to those who succeded in styling them. Instead, wiser celebs like Naomi Campbell have an eye for timeless sneaker styles, especially retro kicks from heritage brands like Nike, Vans, and Reebok.

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Won't Wear: Skin-Tight Boots

Will Wear: Slouchy Boots

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Sarah Jessica Parker
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Sarah Jessica Parker has the right idea. She styled a pair of slouchy suede boots underneath a maxi dress and topped it off with a long wool coat—and the resulting look is a polished winter outfit we can't wait to re-create. We've seen a shift away from overly tight boots and once-popular sock boots, so SJP's roomier pair feels more relevant than ever.

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Won't Wear: Asymmetrical Strappy Sandals

Will Wear: Simple Two-Strap Heels

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Halle Berry
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You can't deny the impact that barely there sandals had on the fashion world this year. They were everywhere we looked. Despite��that, though, the most stylish celebs in their 50s chose simple two-strap heeled sandals again and again. Whether worn with dresses or jeans, they're proving just how perfect this classic shoe style really is.

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Won't Wear: Chunky Combat Boots

Will Wear: Sleek Black Ankle Boots

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Jennifer Aniston
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Jennifer Aniston is never one to stray far from her highly edited wardrobe of elevated basics, and the shoes she always keeps in rotation are basic (but never boring) black ankle boots. Oh so wise, Jen.

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Won't Wear: Kitten Heels

Will Wear: Platform Sandals

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Salma Hayek
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Despite the fact that kitten heels are everywhere at the moment, certain celebs, such as Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez, never gave up on platforms to begin with. And based on our intel from the runways, platform shoes could be the next big shoe trend. All the more reason to follow suit.

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Won't Wear: Sporty Sandals

Will Wear: Flip-Flops

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Cindy Crawford
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During the warmer months, over-50 celebs can be found opting for—you guessed it—timeless sandal styles. Cindy Crawford is a longtime fan of flip-flops, which she always styles to perfection. Despite the proliferation of sportier sandals we saw this summer, we have a feeling celebs like Crawford won't be straying far from the flip-flops they know and love.

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Next up: See the 9 shoe trends that are taking over fall 2020.

Senior Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.