The Pretty Heel Trend That Me, Celebs, and Fashion Insiders Simply Can't Quit

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While my main shoes in rotation right now are sneakers and cozy boots, I’ve been slipping into heels on occasion when I feel like getting dressed up. My vintage Prada kitten heels are one of the most-worn pairs in my closet, but the white heels I added into my closet last year are following in a close second. A pair of padded leather sandals with an architectural heel, I was excited to scoop them up from Pernille Teisbaek’s collaboration with Gia Couture (and the brand just brought them back if you still want to get your hands on them).

The white heels seamlessly fit into my (mostly neutral) wardrobe and have proven to be an essential shoe to pair with pretty much any outfit I pull out of my closet. Looking to celebs and fashion insiders who have been longtime fans of the shoe style, I don’t know why it took me so long to start wearing them myself. Ahead, see more about the white heel trend and plenty of cool outfit ideas if you're inspired to wear them.

How I'm Wearing White Heels

While white heels aren't a staple that I've always had in my closet, they won me over earlier last year. Specifically, the puffed versions I'm wearing here that seem to go with just about anything in my closet.

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With an oversize button-down shirt
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Here, I paired white heels with an upsized button-down and leather Bermuda shorts. One of my go-to outfit formulas that I wear again and again.

How Celebs Are Wearing White Heels

If you look at practically any celeb's outfits, you're bound to find them in a pair of white heels at some point. With endless ways to style them, here, celebs show just how versatile they are.

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With white denim
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Go for a tonal look like Kendall Jenner, by mixing shades of white and cream.

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With a strapless dress
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Or, wear white head-to-toe like Rihanna.

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With a miniskirt
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Looking for ways to style the miniskirt trend this spring? Just look to this stunning outfit from Zoe Kravitz.

How the Fashion Set Is Wearing White Heels

Just like celebs, fashion people are clearly tuned into just how essential white heels are in a great wardrobe. Ahead, see all of the amazing outfit ideas to borrow from insiders.

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With relaxed trousers
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Slouchy trousers are about to be everywhere. Here's a cool way to style them with heels.

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With leggings
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I don't know about you, but my leggings are getting more wear than ever.

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With cargo pants
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Cargo pants are making a big comeback. To add some polish, pair them with sleek heels.

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With colorful nail polish
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I normally stick to neutral nail polish shades, but this blue pedicure is making me rethink that.

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With micro shorts
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Another trend that will be everywhere this spring? Hot pants. This is exactly how to wear them with heels.

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With a dress
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Anyone else thinking about spring dresses already?

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With flared pants
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I'm starting to see flared trousers everywhere and love the way they're styled here.

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With knee-high socks
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Don't underestimate the power of a great pair of socks.

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With a midi skirt
(Image credit: @aminamuaddi)

Here's exactly how to dress up any midi skirt in your closet.

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With a cutout top
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Cutouts, styled to perfection.

Next, read about my favorite fashion staples after living in NYC, Paris, and L.A.

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.