The Lucky Spring Shoe Guide: Slingback Heels

A symbol of uptown elegance gets modernized with fun embellishments and unexpected colors.

Also check out our picks for platform mary janes, pointy-toe flats, two-strap flat sandals, cork-soled platforms, two-tone oxfords, and high-heeled clogs.

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"I like to accent a simple outfit with fancy shoes: This structured stiletto heel adds dimension to the flowing lines of the blouse."

—Jhordan Dahl, artist/curator


LEATHER CAP-TOE SLINGBACKS, $585, MICHAEL KORS, 866-709-5677 FOR LOCATIONS. PEASANT BLOUSE, $225, COTELAC/ACOTE, 212-219-8065. LEGGINGS, $32, ALTERNATIVEAPPAREL.COM.

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SNAKE-PRINT "TAREN," $20, ATTENTION, KMART.COM

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"These make me look sleek and grown-up, but I still can wear them with casual things."

—Laura Roeder, social media consultant


STINGRAY "SILVER TROPHY" SLINGBACKS, $160, KENNETH COLE, 800-536-2653 FOR LOCATIONS. CARDIGAN, $280, HANII Y. PAMELA ROBBINS, SCARSDALE, NY, 914-472-4033. "NAHLA" TOP, $245, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, 646-486-4800. CROPPED JEANS, $25, TYTE. SELECT MACY'S, 800-343-0121

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STUDDED LEATHER "FRANNY," $140, BOUTIQUE 9, 800-999-1877 FOR STORES

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LEATHER "MANEQUIN," $79, NINE WEST, 800-999-1877 FOR STORES

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EMBOSSED LEATHER "WYNN," $65, MODA SPANA, ENDLESS.COM

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RHINESTONED SNAKE-PRINT "MISHA," $95, J. RENEÉ, JRENEE.COM

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PATENT LEATHER "CANDICE," $185, CHARLES JOURDAN, AMAZON.COM

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