I’ve been thinking about the Saint Laurent patent slingback pumps from a post a few days ago, but the Chanel slingbacks above are pretty great, too. And the Khaite version below is also lovely. Hmm…
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Love all three, gorgeous.
Very excited for the Chanel FW 2022 collection to be in the stores.
Have always had patent leather slings in my wardrobe. Heartening (and kind of amusing) when the classics are rediscovered!
How else would you style them sling backs ? I passed on a great pair the other day bc I really don’t have that many occasions to dress up but they have called to me ever since ;). Practically speaking, I would have to style them with more casual clothes. Would love any thoughts you or your readers have on how to style them with more causal clothes .
Thank you,
Grace
I will wear mine with jeans and an oversized sweater.
I remember when this heel was called the “squash” heel. Happily, at the time I was too young to wear any heel, but it goes way back. Anyone else remember? A predecessor of the kitten heel.
Grace, like Preston, I wear patent slingbacks with anything and don’t save it for Spring/summer either. Most recent patent shoe was probably four years ago – a Jimmy Choo (Gemma) suede upper and patent block heel slingback, and it is really great with jeans, a black wool jersey dress and tights, a wool pant and cashmere sweater, and, as of this fall, Dior jeans from Spring + their bar jacket, belted. Because of the suede, I typically wear these in cooler seasons. I have Manolo Blahnik’s Carolyne slingbacks in black patent, and I love that they named it ‘Gala Fabio.’ Black patent is feminine and feels a bit sassy. Who could ever be in a bad mood wearing black patent shoes? I always think of my Mom going out the door with Dad on Saturday nights in her black patent pumps, and us stuck with a stern sitter. And, of course, Barbie wore patent leather heels, too, and I grew up with her, so maybe that’s part of my attraction? Btw, ‘Grace’ is one of my favorite names.
Love the slingbacks but not the patent. Too stiff for my feet.
I’m afraid I have to agree with MMS as my feet are so particular these days. No problems, just out of the habit with heels. Have a Proenza leather pair and Givenchy suede kitten heel that I love and also wear as you said with jeans and sweater.
Paula ,
What a lovely memory you shared – thank you! Such a graceful description of the Saturday nights of your parents!
Thank you for the wonderful styling ideas. They do have a pull and I am energized by the styling Ideas you shared!
Thank you 🙂
Grace
Preston, thank you for your generosity, that is a stylish idea that is both practical and unexpected. I hope I can try it out if I find that pair I passed on……
Thank you,
Grace
Slingbacks are super-chic!