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If you've found a pair of black open-toed pumps that look beautiful, you may be whisked away to fantasies of Audrey Hepburn-inspired ensembles and sexy night-out getups. Since black pumps go with just about everything, creating outfits might feel a bit overwhelming. Do yourself a favor -- try out a variety of outfits to get a feel for styling with these classic shoes, and before you know it, you'll be able to pull together a new look at the drop of a hat.
Shirt and Pants
You can incorporate your black open-toed pumps with a dressier outfit that works for a bevy of purposes. Start your outfit with a white button-front shirt -- go feminine with poet's sleeves or a blouson fit. Tuck your top into a pair of slim black trousers, and slide your feet into those black open-toed pumps. This look is especially useful for those days when you're leaving work for an occasion such as an anniversary party and have no time to change -- a classic shape-shifting ensemble.
Little Black Dress
One of your first outfit thoughts probably included the little black dress. No matter what type of shoes you're styling around, an LBD goes with just about everything and is a sleek option. Let's say you're decked out in a black sheath minidress with a keyhole neckline. Pop your feet into your black open-toed pumps, and you're almost done. For an edgy kick, wrap a bold skinny belt around your waist -- think neon blue -- and you're ready for anything.
Tank and Graphic Skirt
Playing around with graphic prints can cause some confusion when putting the finishing touches on an outfit -- the last thing you want to do is overaccessorize. Envision yourself in a silver-hued, silky racerback tank tucked into a fitted, high-waisted skirt that falls a couple inches above your knees. Oh, and that skirt has a bold purple-and-pink geometric print. Instead of going too matchy-matchy by opting for pink or purple shoes, pull out the black open-toed pumps and you're done -- if you can find a pair of platform pumps, even better.
Blazer and Jeans
Though a sizzling pair of black open-toed pumps with stiletto heels usually conjures up images of a flirty dress, you can wear these pumps with casual looks too. Pull on a baby blue oversize T-shirt with a scoop neckline and three-quarter sleeves. Slide on a pair of your favorite dark blue skinny jeans, and step into your pumps. Complete your look with a black boyfriend blazer. Super simple yet incredibly elegant.
