<![CDATA[ WhoWhatWear ]]> https://www.whowhatwear.com Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:25:15 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 37 Pairs of Under-$150 Heels I'd Actually Wear Out in NYC ]]>

French fashion influencer Sylvie Mus wears Madewell's The Milano Heeled Sandal with relaxed blue denim jeans.

(Image credit: @sylviemus_)

On Sylvie Mus: Madewell The Milano Heeled Sandal ($148)

New York really does a number on your footwear. Between the subway stairs at Union Square and the delightful-yet-disastrous cobblestones outside some of my favorite restaurants, the scuffs are inevitable. To avoid heartbreak, I'm very open to keeping affordable styles in the mix.

When it comes to reasonably priced footwear, I always start with Mango for highly covetable, gently on-trend takes on classic styles that always get compliments. I have to say that both Zara and H&M are currently really on one with genuine leather styles that are extremely designer coded. As always, Nordstrom is serving up a slew of options from wallet-friendly brands like Jeffrey Campbell and Franco Sarto. From chic burgundy slingbacks and classic Mary Janes to animal-print mules and trendy heeled loafers, these under-$150 shoes are truly punching way above their price tags.

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<![CDATA[ This Is About to Be 2025's Most Controversial Shoe Trend ]]> There's one specific shoe at the top of my wish list right now that, one year ago, I would have never considered purchasing. Up until just a few months ago, I was under the impression that heels and boots should only ever have one of three toe shapes: almond, pointed, or square. Round-toe styles didn't exist in my world, with the only exception being ballet-associated shapes. Whenever I'd see them out or at fashion events, I was always noticeably taken aback, probably because every trending shoe style in recent memory felt like their complete opposite—sharp, elongating, and pointy.

Then, Pieter Mulier debuted his F/W 24 collection for Alaïa, and in it were multiple pairs of ankle-strap pumps with mega toe cleavage and delicate round toes. Made of patent leather, the controversial heels were colored in shades of blush pink, cerulean, and regal purple, as well as classic black and white. In a moment, everything I thought I knew about round-toe shoes was swiftly ushered out my front door. All that was left was adoration—that, and a hankering for one or more pairs of the style I once adamantly swore off.

Photo from the F/W 24 Alaïa show of a dirty blonde model wearing a high-neck butter yellow fringe top with a drop-waist yellow skirt and blush pink round-toe heels.

Alaïa F/W 24 (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Photo from the F/W 24 Alaïa show of a brown-haired model wearing a high-neck asymmetric black dress with a gold cuff bracelet and black round-toe heels.

Alaïa F/W 24 (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight)

It didn't take long for the entire fashion world to catch on. A few weeks after Alaïa's show in January 2024, when the February shows kicked off, round-toe shoes proved to be more than just a one-hit wonder. Carven's Paris show featured rounded flat boots in luxurious brown and champagne-colored satin, while Proenza Schouler featured heeled, wide-calf boots with the same smooth toe shape at its show in New York. Sportmax's F/W 24 collection, which debuted in Milan, included a bevy of round-toe, ankle-strap pumps similar to Alaïa's, but with a skinnier heel and new shades, including navy blue and red.

Midway through New York Fashion Week this season, I came face to face with a lust-worthy pair at the Neous showroom and immediately knew what I had to do. I snapped a photo and posted it to my Instagram Stories, adding a poll to find out what the general consensus was about round-toe shoes and their growing comeback. Well, 55% of the people who participated voted no to a round-toe renaissance. But they haven't seen what I've seen. That is, the 29 pairs of shoes below. Scroll down to shop round-toe shoes—the 2025 version. After seeing the offering that's set to arrive in stores next spring on the S/S 25 runways, it's crystal clear to me that, while controversial right now, round-toe shoes are in for an impressive renaissance.

A model walking in the S/S 25 Carven show during Paris Fashion Week wearing a floor-length black coat with white pants and round toe ivory shoes.

Carven S/S 25 (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight)

A model walking in the S/S 25 Tory Burch show during NYFW wearing a cream blazer, gray pants, and round toe flats.

Tory Burch S/S 25 (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight)

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<![CDATA[ Black Shoes, Watch Out—This Alternative Color Is Chicer, More Elegant, and Just as Classic ]]>

Sofia Coelho in a brown jacket, neck tie, and brown loafers.

(Image credit: @sofiamcoelho)

Black is fashion's unofficial favorite color for a reason. Picking it is rarely the wrong answer, especially when it comes to shoes, whether you're investing in them or styling them. But hear me out—another color on the market for fall is making a strong case for the season's top shade. As it's sophisticated and seasonally appropriate, we're placing our bets on brown in all of its luxurious shades for the rest of 2024 and into 2025.

From luxe camel to saturated chocolate, heeled boots to chunky loafers, your quintessential fall shoes await you in the curated mix of rich brown footwear ahead. Lean into the earthiness of the season while still maintaining the versatility of easy, matches-everything black shoes. Below, I've broken down the best brown shoes for autumn by style for your shopping indulgence. Enjoy.

Heeled Boots

Anouk Yve in a brown jacket, black jeans, and brown boots.

(Image credit: @anoukyve)

Brown boots are synonymous with transitional weather. This elegant substitute for your everyday black boots will immediately elevate and autumnize any look. Some personal favorites include a Western silhouette, a patent croc exterior, and lush suede.

Ballet Flats

Nnenna in a brown sweater and brown flats.

(Image credit: @nnennaechem)

Yes, ballet flats are still very in, and for chillier climates, the flats are best worn in an opulent brown. Not only do these shoes go with most looks, but they also span so many occasions. They're a very solid investment IMO.

Sneakers

Erika Boldrin in a brown striped T-shirt and brown Miu Miu x New Balance sneakers.

(Image credit: @erika_boldrin)

As someone whose choice footwear is sneakers, the brown options are tugging at my wallet. Classic Adidas Sambas in brown? Yes, please. Go for tonal or contrasting details to make your brown sneakers more minimal or peak maximal.

Slingbacks

Jeannine Roxas in brown heeled slingbacks.

(Image credit: @jeannine.roxas)

Brown slingbacks are a fall fashion favorite. Whether they include buckles or a T-strap, the chicness awaits. Expect to see these on all of your choice fashion follows this fall.

Loafers

Sofia Coelho in a brown leather jacket, neck tie, and brown loafers.

(Image credit: @sofiamcoelho)

You will never regret investing in a good pair of loafers. Personally, I think brown loafers are one of the best investments. With comfort and longevity, these shoes will be a go-to for as long as you want them to be.

Mules

Sylvie Mus wearing a tan suede coat and brown suede Manolo Blahnik mules.

(Image credit: @sylviemus_)

Mules make for the perfect hybrid heels. While bridging the casual and formal gap, these shoes will take you from happy hours to weddings to nights out.

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<![CDATA[ 4 Ways My Favorite Fashion People Are Styling Dr. Martens Boots Right Now ]]> One of my favorite sources of outfit inspiration is the street-style scene. I tend to rely on my worn-in jeans and T-shirts daily, so I'm constantly looking for ways to shake things up and step outside my comfort zone. Right now, I'm specifically on the hunt for ideas on how to style Dr. Martens boots.

Model Chloe Oh provided one excellent example. She made summer shorts look fall-ready by styling them with Dr. Martens 1B60 Bex Pisa Leather Knee-High Boots ($240), a brown coat, and a striped scarf. I would never have thought to wear shorts for colder weather, but Chloe just convinced me I should try it. Scroll down to see her outfit and three other skillful ways street-style stars wear Dr. Martens boots for fall.

an influencer wears Dr. Martens boots

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Chloe expertly styled her knee-high Dr. Martens boots with a brown coat and fun striped scarf. I'll be copying her proportionally perfect look by wearing shorts or a miniskirt with tall boots.

a model wears Dr. Martens boots with jeans

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This is a prime example of how you can make simple straight-leg jeans look fresh with the right accessories. These Dr. Martens boots are seriously cool and her bright-yellow handbag adds a colorful touch.

a model wears white Dr. Martens boots

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If you already own enough pairs of black boots, why not try white? Yes, you can (and should) wear white after Labor Day.

an influencer wears an all-black outfit with Dr. Martens boots

(Image credit: Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)

All-black has never looked so chic. I'll be copying Ira Meindl and styling my boots with cropped wide-leg pants this season.

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<![CDATA[ Sorry, Silver—Sofia Richie Just Wore the Color Trend That'll Dominate in 2025 ]]> A year ago, every shoe, jacket, and handbag was available in not just the classic shades of black and brown but metallic silver, too. The statement color was practically everywhere, showing up on runways, social media, and celebrities right and left. Now? Well, I think I can speak for a lot of people in fashion when I say that I'm getting a little tired of seeing silver every time I go outside or log on to Instagram. Another statement color trend, though, is having the opposite effect.

Gold is making a big splash as we approach the holidays and the start of 2025. One of fashion's favorite style stars of this decade, Moda Operandi's chief brand officer and co-founder, Lauren Santo Domingo, wore a sequin gold blazer to a Chanel event at MoMA just days ago; The Perfect Couple's Meghann Fahy wore a minidress in the same metallic shade to Giorgio Armani's New York show last week; and Jasmine Tookes celebrated the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show's epic return in a floor-length gold couture gown by Aadnevik. On Wednesday, J.Crew released its buzzy new collection with Christopher John Rogers, which included a bevy of shiny gold pieces, including an already-viral barn jacket. But the proof of gold's current uptick doesn't stop there.

Sofia Richie is seen attending Paris Hilton's concert at The Hollywood Palladium on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California wearing a black leather jacket, jeans, and gold mules.

(Image credit: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images)

WHO: Sofia Richie Grainge

On Thursday night, just days after the Academy Museum Gala, where she made her first official red carpet appearance since giving birth to her first child, Sofia Richie Grainge was spotted at Paris Hilton's concert at the Hollywood Palladium wearing—you guessed it—gold. For the show, she expertly made her metallic heeled mules the star of her outfit, styling them classically with straight-leg, dark-wash jeans, a white T-shirt, and an oversize leather jacket.

Whether you want to style it from head to toe or more minimally à la Richie Grainge, that's up to you. But trust me, you'll want to start adding gold to your wardrobe ahead of 2025. Feel free to utilize some of the closet space that once housed all those silver items from yesteryear. Scroll down to get ahead of fashion's next color trend by shopping our favorite gold pieces on the market now.

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<![CDATA[ Lily Allen Just Wore the Sell-Out Trending Trainers Fashion People Are Sourcing Through Expert Shoppers ]]> If you've been keeping up with trends this season then you've probably noticed a new cult trainer enter into the fashion zeitgeist. Transcending the revolving doors of fleeting It shoes, Miu Miu X New Balance's trainers have struck a chord with fashion people—amassing an impressive following over the past few months, selling out multiple times and officially becoming the season's favourite designer sneaker.

Spotted on countless stylish people on my feeds, these in-demand trainers tap into several key winter trends while retaining a wearable, timeless, chuck-on silhouette—they are New Balance, after all. Seen on Lily Allen, who this week wore a dark brown aged leather pair adorned with two sets of laces—a styling trick seen throughout the collection—with white socks, jeans, a leather jacket and an apple green bag covered in playful charms, the singer and actor wore her pair casually and effortlessly with her autumnal look.

Lily Allen wears Miu Miu New Balance Trainers

(Image credit: The Image Direct)

Based on New Balance's iconic 530 trainers, this trending iteration sees the classic style reimagined through the Miu Miu lens. Featuring leather, suede and corduroy fabrications and mismatched laces woven throughout, Miu Miu's input has transformed these classic "dad" trainers into a fashion person's dream buy.

Available in a selection of neutral shades including white, chocolate brown and cinnamon, the trending trainers remain versatile and easy to style, wearing well with the moody shades that often dominate a winter wardrobe.

Influencer wears Miu Miu X New Balance trainers.

(Image credit: @annabelrosendahl)

Selling out as soon as they're re-stocked, these aren't an easy pair of shoes to get your hands on. As such, fashion people have set restock alerts, traipsed through re-seller sites and consulted shopping experts in an attempt to call them their own.

To discover the styles that have fashion people buzzing right now, read on to shop the Miu Miu X New Balance trainers here, as well as find our edit of our other favourite trainers from New Balance and Miu Miu below.

HOW INFLUENCERS ARE STYLING THE MIU MIU X NEW BLANCE TRAINERS

Influencer wears Miu Miu X New Balance trainers.

(Image credit: @polliani)

Style Notes: Style with a pleated miniskirt to craft a Miu Miu inspired look that's practically runway ready.

Influencer wears Miu Miu X New Balance trainers.

(Image credit: @marianne_theodorsen)

Style Notes: These trending trainers have a preppy edge, and as such style well with striped knits and barn jackets.

Influencer wears Miu Miu X New Balance trainers.

(Image credit: @sarahdenizz)

Style Notes: The embellished shoes style so well with an equally decorated bag.

Influencer wears Miu Miu X New Balance trainers.

(Image credit: @annabelrosendahl)

Style Notes: The suede trainer trend is one of the most in-demand styles of the season.

Influencer wears Miu Miu X New Balance trainers.

(Image credit: @marianne_theodorsen)

Style Notes: Style with a colourful stock or wear with a bright white pair.

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SHOP OUR OTHER FAVOURITE TRAINERS FROM MIU MIU AND NEW BALANCE HERE:

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<![CDATA[ Bella Hadid Wore the New Flat It Shoes All the NYC Girls Will Be Clamoring for This Winter ]]> You may not want to hear this, but winter is coming, so enjoy these beautiful fall days while you can. But while you're doing that, it's also smart to prepare your wardrobe for the cold months ahead. A great place to start is with footwear, and Bella Hadid has just the pair to inspire your first winter shoe purchase.

There aren't many things that the fashion crowd loves more than when a designer brand collaborates with one that's unexpected and unrelated (think Birkenstock x Manolo Blahnik, Gucci x The North Face, and Miu Miu x New Balance). The latest buzzy example of this is Sorel x Proenza Schouler. The Portland-based outdoorsy shoe brand (Sorel) that's known for its functional yet stylish winter boots paired up with everyone's favorite cool veteran NYC brand (Proenza Schouler). The result is a pair of leather-and-rubber boots based on Sorel's iconic Caribou Chelsea Boots and leather mules based on its Caribou Mules—which brings me back to Bella Hadid.

Hadid was just photographed in West Hollywood wearing the black mules with a white tank and matching short shorts under a brown bomber jacket, displaying a very non-wintry way to style the shoes. But once winter hits, I predict every NYC fashion girl will be reaching for the shoes to combat the slushy city streets. The shoes are fully stocked at the moment, but that probably won't be the case once winter rolls around, so scroll to shop them in every color before they sell out.

Bella Hadid wearing a brown bomber jacket, white shorts, and Sorel x Proenza Schouler mules

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On Bella Hadid: Sorel x Proenza Schouler Caribou Mules ($375)

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<![CDATA[ When I Want to Look Polished Beyond Belief, This Is the Very Specific Flat Shoe I Wear ]]> You might have noticed a new shoe trend slipping into the wardrobe rotations of stylish people this season. A sleek evolution from the basic loafers that have dominated fashion circles for the past few years, mock croc loafers are the winter shoe trend that can no longer be ignored.

Tapping into the growing animal print trend that's seen leopard print, zebra print and cow print come to the fore, this elegant evolution speaks to a sophisticated side of styling the some of the other faux animal motifs that maybe aren't quite so versatile.

Influencer wears mock croc loafers.

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Angular, glossy and naturally chic, this loafer iteration is an easy way to punctuate a casual look with a smart and polished finish. A sleeker alternative to boots and trainers for daily styling throughout the winter months, this shoe can slot in to all of the outfits that your boots had completed up until now. Pairing well with tailored trousers and pencil skirts, they also style incredibly well with a variety of jeans styles, too.

Influencer wears mock croc loafers.

(Image credit: @lindatol_)

Naturally expensive looking, mock croc fabrications always appear well above their actual price point, due to the expensive nature of the real crocodile skin the preceded the mock croc trend in the '40s, '50s, and '60s. Now, thankfully, designers have embraced faux materials that look just as sophisticated but, naturally, are more ethical.

I invested in a pair of mock croc shoes myself a few years ago, and while they aren't loafers, ev every time I wear them I immediately feel more put together. So I know mock croc loafers will afford me the same payoff.

Influencer wears mock croc loafers.

(Image credit: @abimarvel)

Certainly one of the chicest winter trends to invest in this season, read on to discover our edit of the best mock croc loafers below.

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<![CDATA[ I Buy All of My Shoes From Nordstrom—29 Pairs I'd Snag During Its Fall Sale ]]>

Patterned Manolo Blahnik heels.

(Image credit: @emmanuellek_)

As a former Nordstrom employee, I have been shopping at the retailer for years and years, and I have officially given myself the title of a "Nordstrom person." I shop for basically everything under the sun at Nordstrom, but at the moment, my closet is starved for new shoes for fall and winter. Luckily for both of us, the Nordstrom fall sale is here, marking down all of the brands I know and love up to 50% off until October 28.

After all, when I'm sale shopping, I can usually justify getting an extra pair of shoes since I've saved so much on the other heavily-marked-down pairs of footwear going home with me.

This time around, the sale has really turned up the heat with its sale shoes. With so many good picks, I figured I would round up the best pairs and share them with you to make the whole "digging through the sale section" thing my problem and not yours.

Keep scrolling to take a look at the 29 Nordstrom fall sale shoes I'm eyeing at the moment. You can thank me later.

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<![CDATA[ Kylie Jenner Wore the Flat Shoes That'll Immediately Identify You as a Fashion Person ]]> If you know, you know—if not, then Kylie Jenner just took many of her fans to school. The multihyphenate mogul and mother of two was recently spotted in a casual baby T-shirt and black pants outfit, which, if worn by anyone else, probably wouldn't turn heads. But as fashion people, we couldn't help but hone in on her low-key but legendary choice of footwear: the iconic Maison Margiela Tabi shoes.

The unusual split-toe feature, presented in the label's inaugural collection in 1988, harkens back to a centuries-old Japanese design that was thought to promote agility and mobility, both in sandal and boot form. Today, the simple style is more of a statement shoe than a practical item, worn by fashion darlings like Chloë Sevigny on the streets of NYC to newer devotees like Bad Bunny on the red carpet at this year's Met Gala.

Even though Margiela's original Tabi style is approaching its fourth decade, the eye-catching footwear is as fresh and fashion-forward as ever. Keep scrolling to shop Kylie Jenner's Mary-Jane version of the shoes, plus eight more Tabi designs that style-savvy people around the globe wear.

Kylie Jenner wears black Maison Margiela Tabi Mary Jane shoes with black pants and a t-shirt.

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On Kylie Jenner: Maison Margiela Tabi Mary Jane Flats ($1150)

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