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10 Essential Shoes Every Woman Needs

Capsule Wardrobe Shoes You Should Own

There are 10 essential shoes every woman needs in her closet to get dressed effortlessly no matter where she’s going. That’s what I’m focusing on in today’s post. I’ve included my budget and luxe favorite shoes for each style. Think of this as a shoe capsule wardrobe or the foundation of your shoe wardrobe.

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Megan from Never Without Navy writes, “Shoes act as that finishing touch to your look, with the capability to completely transform it”. When building your capsule wardrobe for shoes, you want to invest in shoes that are classic, versatile, and comfortable. I will say that while I did not add rain boots to this list, they could easily make number 11.


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3. Black Heeled Sandals.

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4. Neutral Heeled Sandals.

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5. Flat Neutral Sandals.

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6. Black Flat Sandals.

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7. Closed Toe Black Flat Shoe.

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8. Closed Toe Neutral Flat Shoe.

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9. Black Ankle Boots.

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10. Neutral Flat Or Low Heel Ankle Boots.

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Once you have a black and neutral pair in each of those shoe options, I believe you will have an easy time styling shoes with your outfits. Whether you’re starting with your clothing or your shoes, I always recommend building your foundation closet with a neutral color palette before adding other items like trends or pops of color. When writing about how to create a shoe capsule wardrobe, 40+Style states, “For a capsule wardrobe, the right collection of shoes can provide endless options for building outfits“.

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How many shoes should be in a capsule wardrobe?

The number of shoes in a capsule wardrobe is based on several factors including personal preference, lifestyle, and individual needs. However, when considering a capsule wardrobe the idea is to simplify your wardrobe. For most women, there are 10 essential shoes I recommend having. These shoes should be classic styles in neutral colors like nude, beige, camel, tan, or black.

Related: “The Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe Checklist For Women“

What do I need in my capsule wardrobe?

A capsule wardrobe should consist of high-quality staple items that create the foundation for your closet and help you get dressed easily. There are 10 capsule wardrobe shoes and 13 clothing staples every woman should own. Some of these wardrobe essentials are a t-shirt, blouse, lightweight sweater, cardigan, black pants, leggings, and jeans. Essential shoes include flat sandals, ankle boots, closed-toe flats like sneakers or loafers, and heels. To get the most out of your capsule wardrobe, these items should be classic styles, neutral colors, and high quality.


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