13 types of shoes every woman's closet needs

Ballet Flats: Personally, these are the most versatile pair of shoes you can own.  They’re great for work and the weekend, traveling, shopping, hanging out and just about anywhere you go they can go too.  You can never have too many flats but stick to a few basic colors like black patent, leopard print brown metallic and a fun poppy color.  From left to right: Black Patent Leather Ballet Flats Forever 21 $17 forever21.com, H & M Leopard Print Ballet Flats $12 hm.com, Mirror Metallic Ballet Flats JC Penney $15 jcpenney.com, Qupid Salya Striped Round Toe Ballet Flats $28 amazon.com.Tall Boots:  A winter and fall must have, boots keep your feet warm as well as stylish.  Boots are truly versatile footwear since they can be worn with just about everything in your wardrobe as well as worn tucked in or covered up.  A sure bet is to have 4 pairs of boots two heeled and two flat each in brown and black.  Flat boots are great for everyday wear whereas the heeled boots will help elongate your leg and take you into evening wear.  From left to right: Frye Melissa Button Boots in black $348, Frye Riding Boots in brown $398, Bandolino Cadogan Boots in black $159, Guess Farnelli Boots in brown $199  all available at macys.com.Kitten Heels: Every woman needs a pair of comfortable reasonable heeled black shoes.  These shoes are great for interviews, work affairs and generally when you just need a comfortable heel that’s not a stiletto or higher than 2 inches.  Also considered the classic pump, you really can’t go wrong with these in your shoe wardrobe. Brooks Brothers Patent Kidskin Kitten Heel $168 brooksbrothers.com.View the list »
If you ever feel the need to dwindle your shoe collection these are the 13 types every closet needs.

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Like most ladies you probably have a closet full of shoes. Some are your favorites that you can’t live without while others are probably some you bought on the spur of the moment and will never really wear. Guys don’t understand why a woman has to have so many shoes and trust me it’s not something easy to explain. Shoes are beautiful and an extension of ourselves and our style. Shoes give a woman confidence and make her feel beautiful. Ask any woman and she’ll tell you that the right pair of shoes can make a bad day turn great. They also match our mood so in an essence shoes are an extension of ourselves. No matter of how many shoes you own there are certain types of shoes your wardrobe needs like these 13 definite must haves.

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  • Kitten Heels: Every woman needs a pair of comfortable reasonable heeled black shoes.  These shoes are great for interviews, work affairs and generally when you just need a comfortable heel that’s not a stiletto or higher than 2 inches.  Also considered the classic pump, you really can’t go wrong with these in your shoe wardrobe. Brooks Brothers Patent Kidskin Kitten Heel $168 brooksbrothers.com.
  • Tall Boots:  A winter and fall must have, boots keep your feet warm as well as stylish.  Boots are truly versatile footwear since they can be worn with just about everything in your wardrobe as well as worn tucked in or covered up.  A sure bet is to have 4 pairs of boots two heeled and two flat each in brown and black.  Flat boots are great for everyday wear whereas the heeled boots will help elongate your leg and take you into evening wear.  From left to right: Frye Melissa Button Boots in black $348, Frye Riding Boots in brown $398, Bandolino Cadogan Boots in black $159, Guess Farnelli Boots in brown $199  all available at macys.com.
  • Ballet Flats: Personally, these are the most versatile pair of shoes you can own.  They’re great for work and the weekend, traveling, shopping, hanging out and just about anywhere you go they can go too.  You can never have too many flats but stick to a few basic colors like black patent, leopard print brown metallic and a fun poppy color.  From left to right: Black Patent Leather Ballet Flats Forever 21 $17 forever21.com, H & M Leopard Print Ballet Flats $12 hm.com, Mirror Metallic Ballet Flats JC Penney $15 jcpenney.com, Qupid Salya Striped Round Toe Ballet Flats $28 amazon.com.
  • Sneakers: Whether working out or running around a good pair of sneakers is a must have.  Not just a pair of casual shoes but sneakers with support for your arches to prevent injuries and comfort for when you have to be on your feet for long periods of time.  Nike Flex Experience Running Shoes $50 kohls.com.
  • Nude Pumps: When in doubt, wear a nude pump.  Totally versatile the nude pump is the perfect neutral shoe to wear to any event with any outfit whether skinny jeans or an evening dress.  Nude Ankle Platform Court Shoes $43 newlook.com.
  • Wedges: easier to wear than a traditional stiletto, wedges are great transitional shoes that will carry you from summer into fall.  They give you the height and elongation you want with less stress on your foot that regular high heel shoes.  Suede Colorblock Wedges $33 charlotterusse.com.
  • Oxfords: A male shoe at best, the oxford shoe is a great shoe to wear with vintage clothing.  They’re ultra classy and give a strong feel to any outfit.  Funtasma by Pleaser Women’s Gangster-15 Platform Oxford $35 amazon.com.
  • High Heels: Going out for a night on the town or ladies night?  Either way this is the time to let your feet shine.  High heels have a no hold bars appeal to them so you can have fun with them.  Go with a pointed toe or a peep toe to elongate the line.  Aldo Bismarcka Pumps $40 aldoshoes.com.
  • Ankle boots: Perfect for leggings and skinny jeans, ankle boots are a great go to shoe when you want the look of a boot without the added bulkiness of a tall boot.  Buckle Buccaneer Booties $45 modcloth.com.
  • Espadrilles: Thinking about doing some traveling? The perfect shoe to have in your wardrobe then is a slip on espadrille.  Not only is a chic and fashionable shoe but the slip on and off ease is great at airport terminals.  Go either flat or add some height in a wedge, either way espadrilles are a definite must have in a summer shoe collection. TOMS Classic Rose Pink Cord Espadrilles $31 vanmidert.com.
  • Flat Sandals: Classier than flip flops, flat sandals are a definite go to wear in the warmer months.  Flip flops are meant for the beach or when taking a shower in an unknown place whereas flat sandals are just as comfortable and look so much better on your feet.  ASOS FETE Flat Sandals $49 asos.com.
  • Rain boots: A great way to perk up a dull and dreary day is to wear some fun and colorful rain boots.  Not only will they keep your feet warm but they also save you from ruining your good shoes.  Not into rain boots?  Then opt for some rain shoes instead like KarmaLoop’s Melissa shoe (on sale $20.95) that comes in loafers, flats and oxfords.
  • Canvas sneakers: Regular tennis sneakers are for running and working out so for a causal yet fashionable pair of sneakers to wear with jeans have a pair of canvas sneakers on hand.  Somehow you can’t go wrong with a classic pair of Keds or Converse sneakers.  From left to right, Converse Chuck Taylor canvas sneakers $50 net-a-porter.com, Keds Champion Dots canvas sneakers $45 keds.com.
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