Paris Street Style Stars Reveal That Heels Are Back—Here’s How to Wear Them

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Heels are back! At least that’s what the street style stars of Paris Fashion Week have demonstrated as they strutted around the Tuileries last week. And we can’t say that we blame them; after a year and a half of dressing down, it feels pretty damn good to dress up again with a bit of altitude-offering heels.

While we’ve certainly mastered the 10+ ways of wearing the Adidas Samba, nothing compares to how sexy a sky-high stiletto makes you feel. We’re not suggesting you have to go all the way just yet—maybe you ease in with a wedge or a block heel, then move your way into a kitten heel before making your grand entrance in a six-inch stiletto. We’re just saying, if you’ve missed wearing high heels this year, now’s the time time to dust them off and bring them out again.

Below, are seven ways on how to wear them.

Not So Fast, Let’s Start With a Wedge

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If you’re not quite ready for a stiletto yet, ease in with Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s Olympia wedges—an eternal It girl favorite.

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Nili Lotan Yorke shirt

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Cos high-waisted pants

Maryam Nassir Zadeh tan Olympia wedge sandals

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Loewe cut-out fringe basket bucket bag

A Sporty Kitten Heel

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A kitten heel is a perfect foray back into heels; stay low to the ground with a style that blends sport and glamour.

Miu Miu half-zip tech Jersey polo top

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Maison Margiela distressed straight-leg jeans

Miu Miu metallic technical fabric mid-heel thong sandals

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Gabriel for Sach tulip medium leather Rainbow One bag

A Mule With a Pop of Color

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Add a ladylike mule with a pop of color to counteract that cool girl vibe you have going on top.

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Nanushka Asayo belted vegan leather midi shirt dress

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Lowercase Steeplechase sunglasses

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By Far Lana sandals

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Daphine Nina large hoops

A Sweet Mary Jane

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You can always keep it cute with a sweet Mary Jane to soften up an edgy look.

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Marni belted striped mohair-blend cardigan

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Wales Bonner Brixton striped midi-skirt

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Celine Triomphe 54mm oval sunglasses

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The Row leather Mary Jane pumps

A Classic Stiletto Pump

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It’s been a while since we’ve rocked a classic stiletto pump, but we say go for it.

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Wardrobe.NYC double-breasted trench coat

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Worldnet Frank Ocean Blonded hoodie

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Theory stretch-jersey leggings

Le Silla Ivy 120mm pumps

White Monochrome

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If you’re not quite committed to color, let your white embellished pump do the talking.

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Uniqlo women Heattech turtleneck T-shirt

Erdem Lavin pleated seersucker midi-skirt

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Dior saddle bag

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Manolo Blahnik Nadira white satin jewel-buckle pumps

Glass Slippers

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It’s time to go all out with an Amina Muaddi showstopper. Pair them with a short skirt to ensure they get the attention they deserve.

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The Attico stretch-jersey blazer

Frame standard women’s stretch silk button-up shirt

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Agolde Quinn high-rise mini denim skirt

Amina Muaddi crystal transparent slingback sandal heel pumps