6 Elegant Shoe Trends That Will Make Your Outfits Look So Expensive

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@_jessicaskye

Brown has been one of the biggest trends this season, owning to its classic nature but also ability to make everything look so sumptuous and expensive. When you add suede into the mix, it becomes a potent "I look rich" combination. And right now, the market is ripe with chic, chocolate suede boots for the picking. 

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@nlmarilyn

In lieu of flashy or brash logos, brands are instead opting to bestow their shoes with gold chain details this season, something I suspect you've noticed too. There is something so "old money" about the adornment, which gives them an expensive-looking finish. Go for chains or classic horsebit detailing—both will give the desired effect. 

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@dawn.tan

As an editor who has spent the last 13 years closely analysing the impact shoes can have on a person, I can confidently say that none as as confidence-inducing as red shoes. This year, however, the saturation has been knocked back a little and now, cherry-red shoes (a deeper, richer hue) are coming to the fore. And would you know it, they look so high-end. 

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@abimarvel

I love high heels. I own a lot of high heels. But, do they make my outfits look more expensive? In some instances, perhaps. Kitten heels, however, they make my outfits look more refined every single time. One of the defining factors of making an outfit look polished is that it also needs to look somewhat effortless, and kitten heels nail that brief. 

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@symphonyofsilk

It's been a big year for the mary jane but I'm not turning my back on them just because it's a new year. After years of exclusively wearing loafers, I've found that mary janes are just as versatile. Unlike the traditional ballet flat (which I also love), mary janes tend to have a bit more structure, which I think gives them all-round more expensive-looking appeal. 

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@tamaramory

T-bar shoes are having a moment in the designer market right now but I'm still waiting for everyone to catch on to the trend. Perhaps their time will come in the spring. I intend on being ready for it, especially as there's so many closed-toe options to snap up now until sandal weather comes back around.