6 Shoes You Must Own If You Have Simple Style

If you use words like "easy," "chill," and "pared-down" to describe the contents in your closet, your personal style could probably be summed up as simple. Despite what some may say, this in no way means your vibe is boring—quite the contrary in fact. A person with simple style generally has a wardrobe filled with quality basics, including a few fun pieces sprinkled in here and there. When it comes to your shoe offering, specifically, there are actually a few key silhouettes that are crucial to complement those effortless pieces. These footwear staples are timeless and are versatile enough to go with any look. Keep scrolling to check out the shoes in question with a little visual and shopping inspiration to build out the ultimate simple style closet.

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1. Flat Mules
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While ballet flats are also a go-to, a pair of flat mules feel modern for a laid-back yet polished look.

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2. Strappy Heels
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A simple pair of strappy sandals is the ultimate spring and summer silhouette to tie an easy and forward ensemble together.

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3. Chunky Boots
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Combat-esque boots bring a cool twist to any simple outfit. 

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4. Black Pumps
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This may seem like a no-brainer, but every woman needs a classic pair of black stilettos in her arsenal. They work with everything.

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5. Fresh Sneakers
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When it comes to sneakers, a clean set of leather trainers will be your best bet to complement your chill ensembles.

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6. White Booties
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Yes, black ankle boots will always be a staple, but white booties are a must as well to elevate your looks.

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Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.