Heels
Jan 22, 2022

These 5 Trending It Shoes Are the Opposite of Casual

by Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour

Much like with handbags, identifying It shoes is something I take very seriously. Unlike with handbags, however, today's findings required no actual finding at all. No, seriously. Before deciding to write this story, I had this short list of shoes in my mind for weeks, both because I was in the market for a new pair of fun heels for myself and because I couldn't help but see them literally everywhere I turned.

From Instagram to celebrity snaps to all my favorite shopping sites—until, of course, they repeatedly sell out—this season’s standout shoes are not only popular but also omnipresent. Even more notably, however, they’re refreshingly fancy. As you’ll soon see below, when it comes to casual, these designers don’t know her, and I have to say I’m into it. After years of favoring the chill-girl aesthetic, I’m more than ready to bring party dressing back, even if there’s no real party involved. If this sounds like your thing or you’re simply curious to see what I’ve been blabbing on about, just keep scrolling to see the It shoes of the moment for yourself, and of course, shop them and others like them below.

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@slipintostyle

These satin platform pumps are so iconic most of the posts I saw simply highlighted the shoes without the need to even show a whole outfit.

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@polliani

Naturally, they're high on my wish list.

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@emilisindlev

If you're looking for an investment buy that still feels trendy right now, look no further than these Saint Laurent cap-toe slingbacks.

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@erinoffduty

It doesn't get more classic.

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@camillecharriere

Party girls, unite! Our favorite festive brand has outdone itself yet again with these sky-high, geometric mules.

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@carmelharrison_

Good luck choosing a favorite color.

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@emmaleger

Once an under-the-radar favorite, Mach & Mach's celebrity status has catapulted over the last year, with its Double Bow Pumps taking center stage.

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@hannahlewisstylist

Their even better when you match with a bestie.

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@cassdimicco

It's no surprise that Valentino's gravity-defying take on its classic Tango pumps has been an instant hit among editors, influencers, and celebrities alike.