A big project this past weekend was cleaning out the closet and sorting through piles of clothes and shoes that have accumulated over the years.
Shoes in particular are something that it’s easy to buy too many of. With all of the sales, and the upcoming spring collections showing up in stores, it’s tempting to go and buy even more. To make sure that you spend smartly, here are our picks for eight must-have shoes. Over the next few weeks, we’ll provide our top budget picks for each.

Ballet Flats
Ballet flats are the ultimate versatile shoe for any lifestyle (work, play, errands, weekend, casual, travel). If there is any shoe you can buy more than one pair of, this is it.

Classic Black Pump
A black pump is a necessity for work, and perfect with a wrap dress, sheath, suit or trousers. Pointed toes elongate your leg and work best with cropped pants.

Nude Pumps
What’s great about nude pumps is that they work great with an outfit of any color, and can be dressed up with a cocktail dress, or dressed down with jeans. Choose a round toe or peep-toe version.

Tall Boots
Boots for fall and winter are perfect for when you want to stay warm, but still want to look stylish. If you need to choose one, we love flat heels since they are the perfect combination of comfort and style, and great for traveling or when you’re not in the mood for wearing heels.

Espadrilles
This is the perfect shoe for summer, and adds height without the wobble. It’s one of the few shoes that is versatile enough to be worn with capris, shorts, or a dress.

Kitten Heels
The height these shoes provide is perfect for those days when you know and want to look feminine, yet have tired feet from wearing high heels all week.

Evening Heels
Every girl needs a pair of going out shoes, that lets you feel your most feminine and beautiful. For a more fun version, choose a peep-toe or sandal version.

Booties or Ankle Boots
The bootie has been on-trend for a while now and is a great choice when you want something a little more edgy. It’s also perfect for a night out, when you want to cover up a bit more of your foot.
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