Style 6 Pairs Of Shoes Every Woman Needs In Her Office Wardrobe Put your best foot forward with these wardrobe staples. By Brooke Bayes Style Put your best foot forward with these wardrobe staples. By Brooke Bayes Previous article Your Great-Grandma Probably Wasn’t As Cool As Helen Pankhurst’s Next article 4 Australian Women On Finding Balance In Their Lives Amassing a collection of pumps in a suite of colours is great. Amassing a collection of colourful pumps that fail to be worn more than once is not so great. Most women admit to falling into the latter. When it comes to shoes for the office, it really is about quality over quantity. Whether your job requires you to wear a power suit or jeans and a tee, shoes are an essential part of the aesthetic, unless of course, you’re a yogi. For the woman bound to an office of sorts, here are six pairs of shoes you need in your arsenal to put your best foot forward in the next meeting – and they’re completely worth the investment. Thanks to the revival of Gucci’s Brixton Leather Loafers, androgynous footwear is back and you won’t find one woman who is unhappy about it. The fact a good pair of loafers feel like your comfy old slippers should be reason enough to invest in a pair ASAP. On top of this, they’re completely office-acceptable, and you can add a little personality by choosing some with embellishments, bold colours or prints. Stick to blacks and neutrals if you prefer a classic look. Either way, you can’t go wrong. Brixton horsebit-detailed leather loafers, Gucci, $1,005 SHOP NOW Classic Houndstooth Loafers, Stella Luna, $458.25 SHOP NOW A good pair of pointed toe stiletto pumps are a must. But we also don’t want to uber to every appointment in fear of covering ourselves in band-aids for the rest of the week. So, meet in the middle and opt for a mid-range heel you’ll wear more often. A good pair of pumps will let you get away with more casual work looks too. (Read: Jeans.) Win win. Romy 60 leather pumps, Jimmy Choo, $850 SHOP NOW Jaina D’Orsay Pumps, Sam Edelman, $169.20 SHOP NOW These are the heels that look hot as hell, but you only bring out for special occasions. When we say special occasions, we’re referring to those long lunches booked or conferences where you can safely rest your feet under the table for long periods of time. Plexi patent-leather pumps, Gianvito Rossi, $1,065 SHOP NOW Poliany Point Toe Pumps, Schutz, $274.95 SHOP NOW If your office will let you get away with nice (as in clean and white, because they must be both of those things) sneakers with a dress or skirt then congratulations. If not, invest in a pair anyway. They’ll be perfect commuting sneakers that won’t ruin your put-together look, and if not, you’ll wear them on weekends. Just make sure they are clean and white. Dirty doesn’t cut it. Andy leather sneakers, Saint Laurent, $920 SHOP NOW RB Army Low Sneakers, Rag & Bone, $352.50 SHOP NOW This versatile style can be paired with everything from trousers and jeans to dresses and maxis. Case in point: Christian Dior’s slingback kitten heel pumps. These are everything and more. If your budget doesn’t quite allow you to stretch this far, there are tonnes of adequate alternatives. J'Adior Slingback, Christian Dior, £690.00 SHOP NOW Sabine suede slingback pumps, US$270 SHOP NOW A good pair of boots are as reliable as a best friend. They’re no longer only reserved for the cooler months but worn all year round. White ankle boots are certainly having their moment right now, as are cowboy inspired boots thanks to the likes of Isabel Marant and Calvin Klein, but steer clear of trends and invest in a classic pair that will last the distance. Kittie leather ankle boot, Alexandre Birman, $931.24 SHOP NOW Beha Booties, Rag & Bone $740.25 SHOP NOW luxury Best Of Future Women Travel How to experience Byron Bay according to your personality By Patti Andrews Culture Five perfect strangers By Patti Andrews Culture Maxine Beneba Clarke on the value of time By Madison Howarth Culture Clare Bowditch on knowing your worth By Madison Howarth Culture Jamila Rizvi finds a room of her own By Madison Howarth Culture What drives Clementine Ford to stand up and Fight Like A Girl? By Mel Fulton Luxury The euphoria of makeup that highlights, and does not erase By Sally Spicer Style Four easy ways to shop sustainably with Lucianne Tonti By Bojana Kos Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.