You can put on the same jeans and sweater three days in a row and get three entirely different outfits. The trick is what’s happening below the hem. A pointed pump gives the combination a little grown-woman attitude. A suede boot makes it feel rich and autumnal. And a sporty Mary Jane suggests you’re a fashion girl who’s tapped into the zeitgeist moments defining the year.
That’s the appeal of the fall shoe trends we’re making room for this year: plenty of personality, plenty of ways to wear them (because cost-per-wear isn’t negotiable). There’s room for a sleek riding boot and a slightly eccentric split toe, a familiar boat shoe and a sneaker-ballet-flat hybrid in our closets. Even a simple change in color or texture (hello, olive green and animal prints!) can give your go-to outfits a much-needed fresh direction.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up the styles we’re excited to build outfits around, with picks from DSW and more of our favorite shopping destinations. Consider this your starting point for sartorially nailing the season.
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Adidas Barreda Mary Jane, $, available at DSW
Steve Madden Mavis Wedge Sneaker, $, available at DSW
Steve Madden Calico Split Toe Flat, $, available at DSW
Frye Mustang 15L Boots, $, available at Free People
H&M Pointed Satin Court Shoes, $, available at Nordstrom
Zara Leather Boat Shoes, $, available at Zara
Schutz Mikki Up Cloak Suede Boot, $, available at Schutz
Tony Bianco Robyn Snow Leopard Flat, $, available at Tony Bianco
Zara Sporty Ballet Flats, $, available at Zara
ASOS DESIGN Carmella Real Leather Harness Riding Knee Boots, $, available at ASOS
Dante Leather Ankle Boots Adama, $, available at Nordstrom
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