The Only 7 Shoes You Need for a Chic & Effortless Fall Wardrobe

How many times do you get dressed and then stress about whether your shoes work with the outfit?? I’ll bet it happens more times than we care to admit. 9 times out of 10 the issue is … you don’t have your shoe basics covered. Well today, we are taking a step in the right direction and helping you simplify your life this season by sharing shoe essentials!

While it may be easy to dismiss your shoes and accessories are unimportant, they actually can make or break your outfit! Below, I’m covering the seven pairs of shoes you need in your closet this fall to make your wardrobe fashionable and functional. Consider this your must-have shoe capsule…

Huge thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


#2 | Black Dressy Booties

Next on the must-have shoe capsule list for fall… dressy black booties. I’m wearing a pair of Veronica Beard suede booties I’ve had for years and wear every single fall and winter. The 3” stiletto heel, suede texture, and sleek pointed-toe make these booties much dressier than the last pair. They’re also very comfortable and easy to walk in *for heels*. I wouldn’t recommend anything as a shoe basic that isn’t comfortable too. I styled these booties with wide leg jeans, but I also love wearing these with dresses and skirts. The reason a dressy black bootie is so key is because you need a pair you can pull out in a pinch to wear with your dresses and skirts that will elevate the outfit vs. bring it down. The dressy black bootie will also look sleek and sophisticated with your jeans and blouse for dinners out or Friday’s at the office. If you’re looking for a more affordable dressy boot option, I linked another pair below that I have and love.

If you’re wondering what shoes to wear with different jean styles, make sure you check out our super helpful guide!

#4 | Light Booties

Having a lighter pair of booties in your closet for fall is nice for those days when your outfit calls for a lighter color palette. For example, I wear a lot of ivory, creams, beige, browns, and tans. And while I love to mix brown and black together in outfits, sometimes I like to keep it all light and neutral. That’s why when I saw these ivory Marc Fisher booties during the NSale this year, I knew they would work seamlessly into my wardrobe! They have a manageable 2.5” block heel that is super easy to walk in, and they’re comfy. Brown tones would also work beautifully in your shoe capsule. Dark brown may actually be even more versatile than ivory. It’s all about what will work best with the pieces you already own as well as your color preferences. I’m wearing the booties with a pair of flare jeans and a sweater …the quintessential fall outfit! All I need now is a scarf 😉

Must-Have Fall Shoes

Let’s recap…these are the 7 pairs of versatile shoes for fall that you will wear on repeat. Which of these do you still need in your closet? Let us know in the comments below!

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  1. Krys says:

    You make all these shoes look good!! What are some alternatives for casual shoes other than sneakers? I can’t figure out if loafers are trending and I love a platform shoe but not always a sneaker either. Any thoughts? Thanks, Erin, you look amazing!!

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