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The BIGGEST Shoe MISTKAES Women Over 50 Make And What to Wear Instead 720p 25fps
Jul 14, 2025
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If you want to look effortlessly elegant
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after 50, your outfit doesn't start with
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your dress or your blazer. It starts at
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your feet. The wrong shoes can quietly
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age your look, throw off your
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proportions, and make even the most
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polished outfit feel off. But the right
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pair, it can elevate everything. Today,
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I'm sharing the shoes every elegant
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woman over 50 avoids and what to wear
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instead to look timeless, confident, and
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completely put together from the ground
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up. Mistake number one, cheapel
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lookinging faux leather flats. Now, I
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know flats are a staple. I've worn them
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for years. They're easy, convenient, and
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they seem like the perfect everyday
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shoe. But here's the problem. Those thin
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faux leather ballet flats with the
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floppy shape, the tiny bow, and the
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paper thin sole, they start looking worn
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after just a few outings. They crease,
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they scuff, and they lose their
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structure faster than you'd think. The
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moment those flats start looking a
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little sad, they bring your whole outfit
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down with them. It doesn't matter how
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polished your coat is or how flattering
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your pants are. If the shoes on your
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feet look like they've seen better days,
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your entire look feels tired and
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unfinished. And after 50, we've earned
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the right to dress with intention. We
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don't want to look thrown together. We
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want to look refined. So, let's elevate.
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What to wear instead? Swap those saggy
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ballet flats for a structured leather
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flat with intention. I personally love a
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pointed toe flat in real leather or
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suede. The pointed toe elongates your
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leg. The structure gives your outfit
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polish and the material says this woman
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pays attention to detail. Another
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favorite of mine, loafers. Loafers are
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timeless, comfortable, and they add just
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the right amount of structure and
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confidence to any outfit. Look for ones
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with a slim silhouette in neutrals like
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beige, ivory, black, or navy. A simple
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penny loafer, a soft suede pair, or even
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a leather style with a tiny heel can
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make all the difference. And don't
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forget, quality over quantity. One good
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pair is better than five cheap ones.
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Your shoes should be the foundation of
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your elegance, not the exception.
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Mistake number two, athletic running
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shoes outside the gym. All right, this
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one's going to ruffle a few feathers.
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But ladies, I have to say it. Those neon
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accented thick sold running shoes with
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mesh panels and air bubbles. They belong
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at the gym. Not with your everyday
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wardrobe. I know they're comfortable. I
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know you might love the support, but if
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you're wearing them with jeans, tailored
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pants, or worse, dresses, you're undoing
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all the hard work you put into the rest
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of your look. Athletic sneakers are
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designed for performance. They're built
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for function, not fashion. And when we
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wear them with our day-to-day outfits,
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they create a jarring contrast.
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Suddenly, your outfit goes from elegant
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to disjointed, from thoughtful to
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rushed. What to wear instead? Trade in
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those bulky gym shoes for a sleek,
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minimalist sneaker. Something simple,
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neutral, clean. Look for sneakers in
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leather, suede, or even highquality
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vegan alternatives. soft beige, warm
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white, dove gray. These are tones that
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blend effortlessly into your wardrobe
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without screaming for attention. And the
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shape matters, too. Choose lowprofile
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styles with a rounded or almond shaped
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toe. Avoid oversized soles or loud
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logos. The more minimal, the more
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elegant. A good pair of minimalist
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sneakers can take you from errands to
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brunch to a museum day with friends, all
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without sacrificing comfort or polish.
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And yes, I've linked a few of my
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absolute favorite styles in the
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description below. These are shoes that
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I personally wear, love, and recommend.
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They'll elevate your casual looks
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without making you feel overdressed or
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uncomfortable. So, the next time you're
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tempted to throw on your running shoes
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with jeans, pause. Reach for something
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that aligns with the woman you are
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today. Modern, confident, and
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effortlessly elegant. Mistake number
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three, overly thin, strappy sandals.
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Let's talk about summer. Because when
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it's warm outside, we want to feel
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light, breathable, and comfortable. And
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I've definitely worn my fair share of
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dainty little sandals over the years.
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But here's the thing. Those sandals with
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razor thin straps, paper thin soles, and
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zero support, they do nothing for your
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outfit. They're flimsy. They dig into
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your feet. They offer no structure or
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shape. And visually, they often make
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your feet look wider or more tired than
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they actually are. And if you're like
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me, you know that foot comfort matters
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more now than ever. What to wear
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instead? Instead of delicate sandals
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that barely stay on your feet, choose
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something supportive and sophisticated.
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A structured leather sandal with a low
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block heel. A minimalist slide with
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wider straps. a cushioned footed that
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actually feels good after an hour of
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walking. These are the kinds of sandals
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that add polish to your summer outfits
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while still keeping things cool and
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comfortable. I personally love sandals
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in earthy tones like tan, ivory, camel,
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or soft metallics. And the best part,
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these styles pair beautifully with linen
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trousers, sundresses, or even just a
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simple skirt and tea. If you're after
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comfort and style, go for a wedge,
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espadril, or a sling back sandal with
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support. You'll feel more pulled
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together, and you won't dread being on
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your feet all day. And yes, I've linked
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some of my go-to summer sandals in the
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description below. These are worth
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investing in. Trust me, they'll serve
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you for years to come. Mistake number
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four, bulky boots that swallow your
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legs. Now, let's shift to cooler
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weather. Boots are a fall and winter
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essential. But ladies, not all boots are
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created equal. Those bulky oversized
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styles with heavy soles, slouchy shafts,
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or exaggerated hardware. They may be
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warm, but they often make your legs look
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shorter and your outfit look heavier
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than it really is. I used to own a pair
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like this. Chunky black boots with a
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thick tread and too many zippers. And
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every time I wore them, I felt weighed
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down. They throw off the balance of your
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outfit. They distract from clean lines
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and they make otherwise tailored looks
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feel clunky. Elegance is about flow,
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proportion, lightness, even in winter.
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What to wear instead? Choose boots with
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structure and shape. A sleek ankle boot
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with a block heel. A knee high leather
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boot that hugs the calf. A classic arm
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and toe. Smooth, clean lines, minimal
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hardware. These styles elongate your
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legs, complent tailored pieces, and add
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polish instead of bulk. I personally
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reach for ankle boots in black leather
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or dark brown suede. Paired with
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straightlegg jeans or a midi skirt,
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they're instantly elevated. And with the
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right heel height, about 1 to 2 in, you
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get the perfect balance of style and
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comfort. For colder days, try lined
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boots that are still slim and
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structured. Function doesn't have to
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mean sacrificing elegance. You'll find a
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curated selection of my favorite elegant
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boots in the description below. I wear
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them every year and they never go out of
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style. Mistake number five, ultra high
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stilettos you can't walk in. Now listen,
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I love a good heel as much as the next
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woman. There's something undeniably
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empowering about a beautiful pair of
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heels. They change your posture,
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elongate your legs, and make you feel
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just a little more elevated, literally
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and figuratively. But here's where it
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goes wrong. sky-high stilettos,
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especially anything over 4 in that you
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can't comfortably walk in. That's not
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elegant. That's pain pretending to be
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fashion. I've worn them. You've probably
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worn them. We've all done that slow,
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careful walk across the parking lot,
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praying we don't twist an ankle. And let
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me tell you, if you're wobbling,
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gripping the rail, or silently counting
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the minutes until you can take them off,
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then the heels are wearing you, not the
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other way around. When a shoe makes you
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feel unstable, it immediately shows in
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your posture, your stride, and your
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energy. It's hard to look confident when
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you're clenching your jaw just to get
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through the next few steps. And let's
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not forget the long-term toll. Bunyions,
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back pain, knee issues. Is it worth it?
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No. What to wear instead? Let's choose
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elegance and comfort. The two are not
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mutually exclusive. Swap out those
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sky-high heels for a low block heel, a
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kitten heel, or even a mid-heel pump
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around 2 to 2.5 in. This height still
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gives you that beautiful lift without
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compromising balance. I personally love
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a block heel with a pointed toe. It's
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classic. It elongates the leg and it's
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incredibly stable. Kitten heels are
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another timeless favorite. They're
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feminine, practical, and give just
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enough elevation to make your outfit
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feel special. And for dressier
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occasions, go for sling backs or dorsay
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heels with elegant details like a
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sculpted heel, soft satin finish, or
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subtle metallics. There are so many
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beautiful walkable heels out there. And
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I've linked my go-to pairs in the
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description below. These are styles that
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you can actually enjoy wearing because
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ladies, we don't need to suffer for
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style. We've graduated from that phase.
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Now we walk gracefully and confidently.
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Mistake number six, clear or plastic
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heels. All right, I know these had a
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moment. They were on every red carpet
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worn by models, influencers, and
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celebrities. But let's get real here.
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Plastic shoes are not elegant. At least
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not the kind we're talking about. Clear
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heels, or worse, completely plastic
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sandals might feel trendy or futuristic,
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but they're rarely flattering. And they
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almost always look, well, a little
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cheap. Plastic materials fog up, gets
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scuffed easily and don't allow your feet
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to breathe. They show every line, every
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bump, and every bit of sweat. It's not
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pretty, and over time, the material
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deteriorates quickly, losing its shine,
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scratching, and looking worn after just
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a few wears. They also lack the softness
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and movement of natural materials like
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leather or suede. And when you're over
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50, we want to elevate our look, not
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bring it down with novelty materials.
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What to wear instead? Trade in those
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plastic heels for shoes made from high
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quality breathable materials, leather,
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suede, velvet, or even satin. These
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fabrics mold to your feet beautifully,
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age well, and always look refined. For
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evening wear, I recommend a pointed toe
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pump or a sling back heel in satin or
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velvet with a subtle design detail like
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a soft shimmer or a delicate strap.
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Muted metallics like champagne, puter,
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or brushed gold can add glamour without
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looking over the top. If you're someone
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who loves a bit of modern edge, go for
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shoes with asymmetric straps, sculpted
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heels, or cutouts in quality fabrics.
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The key is to keep the style
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interesting, but the material elegant.
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And yes, you'll find links in the
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description below to some of the most
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beautiful alternatives. Shoes that offer
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visual interest without relying on
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plastic. You want your footwear to feel
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luxurious, not like something pulled
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from a fast fashion trend rack. Mistake
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number seven, overly embellished shoes.
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Let me be honest, there's a fine line
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between chic and chaotic. Shoes covered
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in rhinestones, glitter, big bows,
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oversized logos, or shiny hardware can
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be fun in theory, but in practice, they
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usually distract from your outfit
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instead of enhancing it. I used to own a
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pair of silver shoes with rhinestones
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across the toe. I thought they were
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festive tata until I realized they only
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worked with one very specific outfit and
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everything else just looked mismatched.
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They were loud, attentiongrabbing in the
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wrong way. Too much embellishment draws
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the eye straight to your feet and not in
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a flattering way. It often throws off
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the balance of your entire outfit,
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especially if you're wearing elegant or
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understated pieces up top. It can also
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make your shoes look less expensive than
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they are. Overmbellishment tends to lean
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toward trying too hard rather than
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effortless elegance. What to wear
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instead? Choose shoes with refined
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details. Think a small metallic buckle,
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a tiny bow in matching suede, a hint of
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embossed texture, or a sculptural heel.
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These subtle elements add interest
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without overpowering the outfit. A
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neutral leather shoe with one thoughtful
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detail will always look more
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sophisticated than something bedazzled
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to the brim. And if you still love a bit
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of sparkle, great. Just keep it minimal.
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A soft shimmer on a fabric, a delicate
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brooch style ornament, or a crystal
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accented ankle strap can all be
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beautiful if they're done with
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restraint. I've curated some
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understated, beautifully detailed
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options and linked them below. These are
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shoes that elevate your look quietly.
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Mistake number eight, worn out flattened
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shoes you've had for years. Now, I'm
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saying this with love because I've been
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guilty of this, too. We all have that
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one pair of shoes. Maybe they're old
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ballet flats or that comfy pair of
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sandals you've worn every summer for a
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decade. They're broken in, they mold to
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your feet, and part of you doesn't want
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to let them go. But ladies, if they're
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scuffed, stretched out, cracking, or the
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soles are worn flat, it's time to say
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goodbye. Worn out shoes send a message,
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one you probably don't intend to send.
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No matter how elegant the rest of your
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outfit is, damaged or tired looking
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shoes make your whole appearance seem
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neglected. It's like doing your hair and
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makeup beautifully and walking out with
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chipped nails. People notice and most
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importantly, you notice what to wear
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instead. Replace them with high quality,
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timeless shoes that are meant to last.
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The trick here is not to buy cheap
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replacements over and over. Instead,
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invest in one or two really good pairs
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that you take care of. Polish them,
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store them properly, use shoe trees or
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inserts to maintain their shape. Rezel
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them when needed. Treat them like part
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of your signature. A great pair of
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flats, a versatile pair of low heels, or
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a comfortable ankle boot can last you
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for years if you care for them and if
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they were made well to begin with. And
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don't worry, I've linked some investment
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worthy options below. They're
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comfortable, stylish, and designed to
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look just as beautiful after 50 we as
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they do on day one. Mistake number nine,
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flip flops. Worn as everyday shoes.
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Let's be honest, we all love the ease of
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flipflops. I used to wear them all the
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time in the summer. They're light, easy
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to slip on, and seem perfect for quick
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errands or a walk in the sunshine. But
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ladies, flip-flops are not real shoes.
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They're fine for the beach, the pool,
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maybe even the backyard barbecue. But
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when it comes to everyday wear,
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especially if you're aiming for a
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polished, elegant look, they just don't
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cut it. They offer no structure, no arch
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support, no style. And let's not even
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talk about the sound they make when you
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walk. That unmistakable flip-flop
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flip-flop down the grocery aisle doesn't
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exactly scream sophistication. They also
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flatten the look of your feet, create
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poor posture, and can even make a lovely
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summer outfit look incomplete or lazy.
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Elegance, even in casual wear, is about
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intention. Flip flops look like an
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afterthought. What to wear instead?
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Instead, opt for a pair of sleek
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structured sandals, a leather slide, a
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cushioned sandal with subtle straps, a
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small wedge, something that still gives
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you that open, breathable summer feel,
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but with support and shape. I love
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sandals in rich neutrals, tan, cream, or
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soft metallics. They pair beautifully
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with linen pants, sundresses, midi
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skirts, and they look like you planned
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your outfit, not like you just grabbed
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the closest thing by the door. Brands
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like Sam Idelman, Ancient Greek Sandals,
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and Eene Fisher make styles that are
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comfortable, minimal, and elegant. And
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yes, I've linked my favorite summer
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sandals in the description below. I live
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in them all summer long and they never
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make me feel underdressed, even for
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casual lunches or evening walks. We've
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outgrown rubber flip-flops. Let's
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upgrade to sandals that respect your
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outfit and your feet. Mistake number 10.
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UGG boots worn as streetear. Now, I have
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to be delicate with this one because I
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know a lot of us, myself included, have
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owned a pair of UGG boots at some point.
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They're warm, they're cozy, they feel
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like little clouds on your feet. But let
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me be clear, Uggs are indoor shoes,
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loungewear, slippers in disguise. They
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are not meant to be the anchor of your
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winter street style. Uggs are bulky,
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shapeless, and they don't offer the kind
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of structure or elegance that winter
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boots should. They often look worn
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quickly, and they clash with tailored
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coats, structured trousers, or
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sophisticated winter dresses. Pairing
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Uggs with leggings and an oversized
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sweatshirt may be comfy, but it doesn't
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reflect the polished look that elegant
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women over 50 are going for. What to
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wear instead? Choose structured winter
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boots made from leather or suede. Look
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for ankle boots or knee high styles with
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a block heel or a slight wedge. Brands
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like Aquatalia, Blondo, and Stewart
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Whitesman make winter boots that are
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waterproof, insulated, and stunningly
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elegant. You get all the warmth of an
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UGG, but with shape, style, and polish.
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I also love a good sheerling lined
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leather boot. Warm on the inside,
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sophisticated on the outside. Pair it
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with wool trousers, tights, and a midi
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skirt, or skinny jeans, and a long coat,
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and you're instantly elevated. Comfort
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doesn't mean compromising elegance. We
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can have both if we choose wisely. And
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yes, I've included my favorite cold
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weather boots in the description below.
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These are the ones I wear on repeat all
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winter long. And just so you know, every
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elegant shoe I mentioned today is linked
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for you in the description below. I've
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taken the time to handpick styles that
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are not only beautiful, but practical,
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timeless, and made to last. Yes, some of
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them are a little more of an investment,
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but that's exactly why they're worth it.
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Because the truth is, quality shoes
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don't just elevate your outfit. They
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change the way you walk, the way you
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feel, and the way you show up. And after
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50, we deserve pieces that reflect the
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confidence and grace we've earned. So,
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take a look at the links, browse through
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the options, and find the pair that
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makes you feel like you. And if you're
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looking for even more style tips and
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outfit ideas tailored for women over 50,
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you'll find tons of helpful guides
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waiting for you over on my website. Go
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ahead and explore. This is your time to
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feel elegant, empowered, and
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effortlessly put
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