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21 Designer Shoes For Work That’ll Make You Excited For Monday’s

Saying goodbye to the weekend is our least favorite thing to do, but these stunning designer shoes for work have us suddenly excited for Monday! Maybe you’re all about classic black heels to compliment your office looks. Perhaps you’re in need of stylish flats that’ll keep you stylishly on your feet all day long. Either way, we have the designer shoes you need to take your weekday wardrobe to the next level. Keep on scrolling and discover our swoon-worthy picks and styling tips, plus all the workday dresses we recommend you snag before they’re gone!

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A pair of black designer miu miu sandals with chain and pearl embellishments, resting on a beige textured surface beside a mirror reflecting their image, perfect for work.

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Heeled & Flats Black Designer Shoes For Work

No matter the dress or pants you have picked out for the day ahead, these designer shoes for work will go perfectly. Why? With a classic black colorway, you can never go wrong. So, if it’s heels you’re after, look no further than the Lorenzo 105 suede-trimmed mesh pumps by Jeniffer Chamandi. Firstly, these gorgeous pointy pumps will add an instant touch of class to anything you pair them with. Secondly, they look just as amazing with chic shift dresses during the daytime as they do with cocktail dresses in the evening. Our recommendation? Style your heels with the belted wool-blend boucle midi dress by Gucci and the Fwrd Renew Saint Laurent new box shoulder bag for work These three pieces couldn’t be more perfect together. However, they’re each timeless and simple enough to elevate other pieces you want to pair them with!

Meanwhile, it’s official, stylish flat designer shoes are well and truly back for 2024. Looking to embrace the trend with chic flat shoes for the season ahead? We highly recommend the chain strap Mary Jane slingback pumps by Miu Miu. These adorable slip-on shoes will instantly elevate your outfit. Among plenty of other dresses, we’ll be wearing these versatile flats with the polka dot silk pleated mini dress by Alessandra Rich and Fwrd Renew Celine Tabou shoulder bag. 

 

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  • SAINT LAURENT Blake 75mm Leather Pumps

    $1,175
  • VERSACE Medusa-plaque Metallic Ballerina Shoes

    $925
  • MIU MIU Buckled Leather Ballerina Shoes

    $1,050
  • GANNI Eyelet-detail Mary Jane Pumps

    $346
  • ALOHAS Rosalind Ballet Flats

    $150
  • GANNI Buckle Loafer Naplack

    $475
  • GANNI Buckle Ballerina Naplack

    $395
  • JIMMY CHOO Bing 65 Crystal-embellished Patent-leather Pumps

    $1,095
  • SAM EDELMAN Miranda Mary Jane Flat

    $130
  • THE ROW Demi 80 Leather Pumps

    $1,090
  • PRADA Triangle Logo Bow Slingback Pump

    $1,170
  • AQUAZZURA 50mm Bow Tie Suede Pumps

    $765
  • JIL SANDER 35mm Leather Kitten Heel Slingbacks

    $950
  • MAEVE Mary Jane Slingback Heels

    $160
  • ROGER VIVIER Mini Buckle Slingback Pump

    $1,125
  • MIU MIU Chain Strap Mary Jane Slingback Pump

    $1,100
  • MANOLO BLAHNIK Riniala 105 Bow-embellished Embroidered Mesh And Crepe De Chine Pumps

    $1,025
  • BIBI LOU Black Robin Kitten Heels

    $190
  • JENNIFER CHAMANDI Lorenzo 105 Suede-trimmed Mesh Pumps

    $607
  • REFORMATION Bethany Studded Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats

    $312
  • AQUAZZURA Pinot Ballet Flat

    $750

Strappy Mary Jane Style Designer Shoes For Work

Another trend taking over designer shoes for work right now is Mary Janes. Adorable yet undeniably chic, we’re head over heels for pairs like the Mary Jane slingback heels by Maeve. These timeless cream heels were made to go with light dresses and bags. For example, the stripe shirt dress by Melloday and the Marcie leather hobo bag by Chloé. Together they make the ultimate spring/summer workwear ensemble!

Finally, when you want to add a little edginess to your Monday-Friday lineup, treat yourself to the buckle ballerina Naplack flats by Ganni. We can’t get enough of the statement buckles and have the perfect dress and styling options to go with them. Hint: add the Erica cotton dress by DVF and the raffia checkered angular tote by Anthropologie to your cart before they sell out.

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A pair of designer white mary jane shoes with low heels on a gray background, perfect for work.

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