If you're lucky enough to work in an office where you're not on your feet all day, you may spend a lot of time in high heels. But with office dress codes, finding high heels that are appropriate and stylish can be a little tricky. Here a few styles that should be acceptable for most office environments, but still have style to spare.
Proof positive that pumps don't have to be basic or boring, these stylish shoes have a hint of mod flavor, but are still suitable for even the stodgiest of office environments. With 4" heels and chic vamp buckles, these lookers come in light gray or taupe patent, or in a lush black suede.
Here's one that should please nearly everyone, and not just because it's so stylish, but also becauce it comes in a huge variety of sizes and widths. Offered in U.S. sizes 5.5 - 13, and extra narrow to extra wide widths, these sling-backs have the lowest heels on this list at 2.75 inches -- but what they lack in height, they make up for in two-toned style.
It's amazing what a simple buckle can do to up the style factor on a basic pump. If there's not an office policy against open-toed shoes, here's a pair of pumps that are chic and sophisticated, and thanks to that bit of hardwear, have loads of style to boot. Available in black, taupe, brown or pink these gems have 3" heels and will go with just about anything you could pair them with.
Lime patent, matte red, fuchsia patent, and lemon patent are just a few of the colors and finishes these basic-but-beautiful pumps are offered in. Unless your workplace also has a policy against certain colors, these 3.5" heels should work in any office environment. And even if you
are confined to black or neutrals, there are plenty of them to choose from as well.
These menswear-inspired oxfor pumps have received mixed reviews for comfort, which isn't all that surprising since they do have 4" heels. But even if you don't want to subject yourself to a long day in heels as high as these, they still serve as a great example of stylish shoes that should comply with any dress code that allows for heels at all. Without exposing a heel back or a single toe, these shoes are still dynamic -- and they're ideal for pairing with suits or skirts and tights in cooler weather.
Though most glittery or metallic shoes aren't suitable for most work environments, there are always a few exceptions, and these stunning pewter pumps are a shining example of an office-friendly metallic. With 3" heels and dark pewter snake print uppers, these chic pumps are attention-getting, but not flashy -- and though they do feature a slight open toe, they'd definitely work for all but the strictest of offices. If the metallic version doesn't do the trick for you, they also look great in beige.
