I’ve Been Working in Fashion for Over a Decade, but I Was So Wrong About These Shoes

All black 'fit with nude heels | Photo credit: RGNN.org

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Nude heels go with everything. Nude heels make your legs look so much longer. Every girl needs a pair of nude heels in their closet. I have been working in fashion for over a decade, and these statements have always been thrown around by my fellow fashionistas. But I have a confession to make: I never believed them. I always thought a pair of nude heels would make me look pale and washed out.

Until now. I finally gave in and bought a pair of Christian Louboutin Hot Chick 100 pumps in patent nude. And boy was I wrong – they really are the new black. Turns out my fear was unfounded; they match my skin tone perfectly and fulfill everything they promise. I have gotten a lot more wear out of them than I thought; all black ‘fits, white suits and even the occasional red or purple dress I own, they go with everything.

So, here’s a little homage to the heels that I’ve been donning all year, coupled with:

A pair of power pants (thank you, Hugo Boss, for always saving my workwear looks; this one is sold out but I have linked the oh-so-popular high waisted pants from Zara here)
A basic black bodysuit (Zara finally came out with a long sleeve version of that halter bodysuit that went viral after Rosie HW wore it; they re-edited this season and it comes in black, white and khaki)
A classic Hermès Kelly 32 in box leather – been getting so much wear out of this one
Straighten the hair and while I’m at it, I’ll share my favorite nude nail combo (I’m still wearing red in the photos but for the sake of the nude pumps): one coat of Essie Mademoiselle, one coat of Essie Ballet Slippers, one coat of Essie Fiji – and you’re ready to go.