This Is What Celebrities Are Wearing Instead of Nude Heels Now
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While there was once a time when nude heels reigned supreme in the celebrity world (both on and off the red carpet) as the go-to leg-lengthening shoe choice, these days, it seems that our favorite trendsetters have swapped the longtime favorite for something a bit more festive. While equally as neutral, flattering, and classic, metallic heeled sandals—the new go-to—feel not only more forward but also more versatile, working for day or night and any outfit or occasion.
To illustrate and help you make the transition from nude heels to metallic, today, we're not only showing you how nine of our favorite It girls wear the staple, but we're also making it easy to shop their exact shoes plus our very own $35 take on the style in both silver and rose gold (naturally). So whether you're ready to splurge or want to save on an affordable (yet amazing) find, we've got you covered.
See the looks, and then continue to shop the Who What Wear Truth Sandals for Target below.
On Martha Hunt: Stuart Weitzman The Nudistsong Sandals ($425)
On Rihanna: Sergio Rossi Silver Laminated Leather Sandals ($730)
On Dakota Johnson: Chloe Gosselin Holly Sling Back Sandals ($290)
On Margot Robbie: Nicholas Kirkwood Penelope Embellished Sandals ($795)
On Gabrielle Union: Stuart Weitzman The Nudistsong Sandals ($425)
On Kendall Jenner: Jimmy Choo sandals
On Hailey Baldwin: Jimmy Choo sandals
On Ashley Graham: Tabitha Simmons Bijou Heels ($795)
On Blake Lively: Stuart Weitzman The Nudistsong Sandals ($425)
Now, shop our $35 take on metallic heels…
Available in sizes 6 to 11.Want more affordable finds? Check out the full Who What Wear collection for Target, with everything from dresses to bags to outerwear.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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