When Caitlyn Jenner stepped out in New York City during Pride Week showcasing her long legs in a rainbow sequined miniskirt and a structured black blazer, we sat up and took a close look—at the pointed-toe slingbacks on her feet. Could the slingback—the shoe so closely associated with weddings, funerals, and a matching bag—be having a moment? Yes, it’s time to reconsider the slingback: After all, Emmanuelle Alt and the Olsen twins were already singing its sartorial praises even before Jenner winningly
showed off the versatility of the shoe. Forget the pastel-colored, chunky-heeled versions of bygone eras. “The elegance of
a great pair of slingbacks is often underestimated,” says Vogue.com Accessories Editor Brooke Ely Danielson. “I’ve had my eye on a black suede Jimmy Choo pair for fall. It’s what the cool girls,
like Vanessa Traina Snow, are wearing— you care about how you look, but don’t look like you’re trying too hard.” Though Jenner may have a hard time convincing her stepdaughter, the ultimate
stiletto devotee, Kim Kardashian West, to follow in her footsteps, the rest of us are taking note—if the slingback fits, wear it. Here, seven great pairs to try now.
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| Bennett printed slingback pumps Florita mid heel, $325 bloomingdales.com Photo: Courtesy of Bloomingdales |
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| Paul |
Andrew Rhea pump, $615 farfetch.com
Photo: Courtesy of farfetch.com
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