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Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s 2019

10 Pairs of Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s

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Your 20s are a great time to get playful with your wardrobe — especially when it comes to shoes, and especially in 2019, when so many nostalgic trends are coming back again. While it's never the wrong time to make a statement with your footwear (no matter how old you are), most of us spend time hanging out with friends, exploring new bars, and brunching it up in our 20s, so check your slides, girl!

We rounded up a handful of fresh silhouettes here that are somewhat trendy — YOLO, you better try those PVC mules out now — along with tons of bright colorways that have the power to stop traffic. It was just the other day that Hailey and Justin Bieber went out matching in rainbow trainers, inspiring us every step of the way.

Don't worry, we're not calling any of the shoes you already own boring; we're just inviting you to take a walk on the wild side and invest in the damn cowboy boots you've been eyeing for what feels like years now. Read on to check out the 10 shoe styles that made our list, read about why you should own them right now, and then pick out the pair that speaks to your personality.

1. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Bright Heels

Whether yours are as extreme as neon or are made up of fun pastel straps, you should have free rein to work these with everything from your brightest separates to an LBD.

2. Zara Mid-Heel Leather Slides

Zara Mid-Heel Leather Slides ($70)

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Zara Mid-Heel Leather Slides
$70
from zara.com
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3. & Other Stories Strappy Knotted Heeled Sandals

& Other Stories Strappy Knotted Heeled Sandals ($129)

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& Other Stories Strappy Knotted Heeled Sandals
$129
from stories.com
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4. Cult Gaia Kaia sandals

Cult Gaia Kaia sandals ($458)

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Cult Gaia Kaia sandals
$458
from farfetch.com
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5. & Other Stories Strappy Knotted Heeled Sandals

& Other Stories Strappy Knotted Heeled Sandals ($129)

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& Other Stories Strappy Knotted Heeled Sandals
$129
from stories.com
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6. Topshop Rhapsody Strappy Sandals

Topshop Rhapsody Strappy Sandals ($100)

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Topshop Rhapsody Strappy Sandals
$100
from us.topshop.com
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7. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: PVC Shoes

You may want to splurge on Chanel PVC slides if you're fully convinced of vinyl's staying power. Or, on the other hand, you might want to test the waters with something more affordable. Either way, you'll be delightfully surprised by how these clear shoes elongate your legs.

8. Chanel PVC & Lambskin Mules

Chanel PVC & Lambskin Mules ($975)

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Chanel PVC & Lambskin Mules
$975
from chanel.com
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9. pull&bear Chunky sole vinyl sandals

pull&bear Chunky sole vinyl sandals ($45)

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pull&bear Chunky sole vinyl sandals
$45
from pullandbear.com
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10. Alexander Wang Kaia Sandals

Alexander Wang Kaia Sandals ($325, originally $650)

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Alexander Wang Kaia Sandals
$325
from shopbop.com
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11. Zara Geometric Heeled Vinyl Sandals

Zara Geometric Heeled Vinyl Sandals ($50)

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Zara Geometric Heeled Vinyl Sandals
$50
from zara.com
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12. Melissa x Vivienne Westwood Brighton Slingbacks

Melissa x Vivienne Westwood Brighton Slingbacks ($195)

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Melissa x Vivienne Westwood Brighton Slingbacks
$195
from shopbop.com
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13. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Colourful Sneakers

Have fun mixing and matching colours in your wardrobe with the help of rainbow trainers. Coordinate with a friend or SO (like Hailey and Justin Bieber) for extra style points — and don't be afraid to wear yours with a fancy silk dress.

14. New Balance 997S sneakers in multi

New Balance 997S sneakers in multi ($120)

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New Balance 997S sneakers in multi
$120
from us.asos.com
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15. Nike - + Undercover Daybreak shell, suede and leather sneakers

Nike - + Undercover Daybreak shell, suede and leather sneakers ($160)

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Nike - + Undercover Daybreak shell, suede and leather sneakers
$160
from net-a-porter.com
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16. FILA UO Exclusive Disruptor 2 Sock Mesh Sneaker

FILA UO Exclusive Disruptor 2 Sock Mesh Sneaker ($75)

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FILA UO Exclusive Disruptor 2 Sock Mesh Sneaker
$75
from urbanoutfitters.com
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17. Cole Haan GrandPrø Downtown Sneaker

Cole Haan GrandPrø Downtown Sneaker ($150)

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Cole Haan GrandPrø Downtown Sneaker
$150
from colehaan.com
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18. Nike Air Max 200 Sneaker

Nike Air Max 200 Sneaker ($120)

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Nike Air Max 200 Sneaker
$120
from urbanoutfitters.com
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19. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Pool Slides

Even though you can keep things literal and kick it by the pool in these slides, you'll love the way they feel on a casual denim day with a bucket hat, too.

20. Gucci Senior GG Canvas Slide Sandal

Gucci Senior GG Canvas Slide Sandal ($620)

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Gucci Senior GG Canvas Slide Sandal
$620
from shop.nordstrom.com
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21. Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandal

Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandal ($40)

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Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandal
$40
from urbanoutfitters.com
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22. Converse One Star Sandal

Converse One Star Sandal ($28, originally $40)

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Converse One Star Sandal
$28
from converse.com
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23. Zara Metallic Low-Heeled Padded Sandals

Zara Metallic Low-Heeled Padded Sandals ($50)

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Zara Metallic Low-Heeled Padded Sandals
$50
from zara.com
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24. The Wolf Gang Como Fringe Slides in Amazon

The Wolf Gang Como Fringe Slides in Amazon ($99, originally $188)

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The Wolf Gang Como Fringe Slides in Amazon
$99
from thewolfgang.com
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25. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Trendy Shoes

The hit shoe of the moment may be trendy, but if you really love it, there's no time like the present to splurge and show it off. YOLO, that's what they say, right? Bottega Veneta's mesh pump is currently on our wish list, and that's why you'll be seeing the material used on all your favourite shoe styles soon.

26. Bottega Veneta Stretch Pumps in Mesh and Berry Calf

Bottega Veneta Stretch Pumps in Mesh and Berry Calf ($890)

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Bottega Veneta Stretch Pumps in Mesh and Berry Calf
$890
from bottegaveneta.com
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27. Zara Heeled Fishnet Mules

Zara Heeled Fishnet Mules ($50)

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Zara Heeled Fishnet Mules
$50
from zara.com
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28. BY FAR - Kendall suede-trimmed mesh slingback pumps

BY FAR - Kendall suede-trimmed mesh slingback pumps ($460)

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BY FAR - Kendall suede-trimmed mesh slingback pumps
$460
from net-a-porter.com
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29. Neous - Bophy mesh mules

Neous - Bophy mesh mules ($670)

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Neous - Bophy mesh mules
$670
from net-a-porter.com
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30. BY FAR Kendall 40mm mesh slingbacks

BY FAR Kendall 40mm mesh slingbacks ($418)

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BY FAR Kendall 40mm mesh slingbacks
$418
from farfetch.com
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31. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Western Boots

Channel your inner cowgirl, and make a statement in embroidered or two-tone booties that you style with a dress. Croc-effect finishes are everywhere, which is a subtle way for you to tap into the trend.

32. Toga Pulla Western Booties

Toga Pulla Western Booties ($590)

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Toga Pulla Western Booties
$590
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33. Topshop Mercy Western Boots

Topshop Mercy Western Boots ($180)

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Topshop Mercy Western Boots
$180
from us.topshop.com
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34. & Other Stories Knee High Cowboy Boots

& Other Stories Knee High Cowboy Boots ($299)

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& Other Stories Knee High Cowboy Boots
$299
from stories.com
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35. Nicole Saldana Nico/Cow-Printed Haircalf Boot

Nicole Saldana Nico/Cow-Printed Haircalf Boot ($520)

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Nicole Saldana Nico/Cow-Printed Haircalf Boot
$520
from nicolesaldana.com
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36. Golden Goose Wish Star Low embroidered textured-leather boots

Golden Goose - Wish Star Low embroidered textured-leather boots ($990)

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Golden Goose - Wish Star Low embroidered textured-leather boots
$990
from net-a-porter.com
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37. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Statement Shoes

You can rock two-tone shoes to stop traffic, choose a geometric heel that essentially looks like a building block, or wow passersby in standout animal-print mules. This is the shoe you need when you want to revolve your entire outfit around your footwear — and that's always a fun task to take on.

38. Yuul Yie Paola Pumps

Yuul Yie Paola Pumps ($390)

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Yuul Yie Paola Pumps
$390
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39. ASOS DESIGN Santiago mis-match mid heels in white

ASOS DESIGN Santiago mis-match mid heels in white ($48)

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ASOS DESIGN Santiago mis-match mid heels in white
$48
from us.asos.com
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40. ASOS DESIGN Scarlett western black heeled mules in cow print

ASOS DESIGN Scarlett western black heeled mules in cow print ($48)

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ASOS DESIGN Scarlett western black heeled mules in cow print
$48
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41. Jacquemus Les Portofino D'orsay Sandals

Jacquemus Les Portofino D'orsay Sandals ($690)

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Jacquemus Les Portofino D'orsay Sandals
$690
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42. Attico - Tina leopard-print calf hair mules

Attico - Tina leopard-print calf hair mules ($880)

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Attico - Tina leopard-print calf hair mules
$880
from net-a-porter.com
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43. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Mules

Mules will always be appropriate, but some of the iterations we're seeing today have crazy chunky heels, embellishments, and buckles. Look for the standout options if you want to be known as "the gal with the coolest mules."

44. Topshop Roux Neon Cross Strap Mules

Topshop Roux Neon Cross Strap Mules ($68)

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Topshop Roux Neon Cross Strap Mules
$68
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45. Topshop Richmond Platform Mules

Topshop Richmond Platform Mules ($80)

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Topshop Richmond Platform Mules
$80
from us.topshop.com
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46. Mango Buckle leather shoes

Mango Buckle leather shoes ($50, originally $100)

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Mango Buckle leather shoes
$50
from shop.mango.com
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47. Loeffler Randall Penny Knot Mules

Loeffler Randall Penny Knot Mules ($395)

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Loeffler Randall Penny Knot Mules
$395
from shopbop.com
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48. Zara Metallic Woven Heeled Mules

Zara Metallic Woven Heeled Mules ($50)

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Zara Metallic Woven Heeled Mules
$50
from zara.com
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49. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Sporty Sandals

Velcro straps and cushioned soles are the details that make up the "ugly sandal trend," but we're totally into it. These shoes aren't only functional for getting around, many of them have platforms that give you a boost, and they look great with biker shorts, if you're trying to come up with ways to wear yours.

50. pull&bear Neon sports sandals

pull&bear Neon sports sandals ($40)

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pull&bear Neon sports sandals
$40
from pullandbear.com
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51. Teva Hurricane Drift

Teva Hurricane Drift ($40)

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Teva Hurricane Drift
$40
from teva.com
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52. Nanushka Yola Puffed Sandal in Rose

Nanushka Yola Puffed Sandal in Rose ($413)

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Nanushka Yola Puffed Sandal in Rose
$413
from thefrankieshop.com
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53. Villa Rouge Skylar Sandals

Villa Rouge Skylar Sandals ($99)

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Villa Rouge Skylar Sandals
$99
from shopbop.com
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54. Melissa x Fila Sandals

Melissa x Fila Sandals ($79)

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Melissa x Fila Sandals
$79
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55. Shoes Every Woman Should Own in Her 20s: Strappy Stilettos

This strappy stiletto should make you feel confident and sexy, and it definitely shouldn't be painful. So even if that means trying a few different styles until you land on the one you want, make sure you feel confident when you're standing tall in it.

56. Unravel Project Stiletto Pumps

Unravel Project Stiletto Pumps ($886)

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Unravel Project Stiletto Pumps
$886
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57. Zara Multicolored Mid-Heeled Strappy Sandals

Zara Multicolored Mid-Heeled Strappy Sandals ($50)

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Zara Multicolored Mid-Heeled Strappy Sandals
$50
from zara.com
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58. Malone Souliers + Roksanda Camila 70 leather sandals

Malone Souliers - + Roksanda Camila 70 leather sandals ($635)

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Malone Souliers - + Roksanda Camila 70 leather sandals
$635
from net-a-porter.com
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59. Mango Leather straps sandals

Mango Leather straps sandals ($40, originally $80)

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Mango Leather straps sandals
$40
from shop.mango.com
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60. Alexandre Birman 75 strappy sandals

Alexandre Birman 75 strappy sandals ($256, originally $511)

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Alexandre Birman 75 strappy sandals
$256
from farfetch.com
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