Every Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe Includes These 6 Shoes
Calling all minimalists! This is your ultimate shoe edit. Did you catch our last edit? If not, check out which fall clothes to shop for based on your clean aesthetic. Now, though, it's time to highlight one of our favorite topics at Who What Wear: our shoe collections. If you're minimalist, your closet knows clean lines and minimal tailoring by heart, so it's only natural that you build a shoe capsule wardrobe that goes with the rest of your closet.
From the sleek ankle boots to shop for now to the chicest minimalist heels we've ever seen, we're breaking down which styles are the best minimal shoes ever. Once you have each of these in your closet, you'll truly be able to create endless year-round outfits. Consider this your footwear capsule wardrobe. Invest in these essentials and you're pretty much set. Go on to see which shoe styles—from heels to boots to sandals—minimalists everywhere all own and then shop our picks.
Ankle-boot season is almost upon us, and these sleek boots are the only pair you really need to consider.
Summer, fall, winter, spring—a white leather pair of low-top sneakers is both timeless and seasonless.
Behold, the '90s shoe trend minimalists everywhere embraced first.
Pointed-toe mules are the ultimate shoes to polish off any outfit.
Pack this sandal style on every vacation you take. It's cool, clean, and surprisingly versatile.
White pumps look clean and freshen up any outfit.
Speaking of timeless style, see which lingerie trend It girls have worn and loved for decades.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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