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10 Chic High Heels (and the Flats You Can Change Into)

10 pairings you'll want to wear this fall.

By Christina Holevas
Clothing, Footwear, Leg, Yellow, Human leg, Bag, Style, Street fashion, Fashion, Luggage and bags,
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You may not be ready to hear this, but we're going to say it anyway: The heel is back. Yes, my friends, after seasons of athleisure-induced, sneaker-wearing bliss, the time has come. Designers are giving us too many amazing heel options to ignore, and there is something out there for everyone.

Think of this as great news for your wardrobes: Let's be honest, every outfit looks better with heels. But if you're worried about your poor feet (as expected) luckily, fashion flats aren't going away anytime soon either. There are plenty of ways to keep it chic for your commute, and beyond. Here are a couple of our favorite heels of the season, paired with flats that won't cramp your style.

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<p>Malone Souliers Dawn Embroidered Velvet Mules, $1265; <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Malone-Souliers-Dawn-embroidered-velvet-mules-1066753">matchesfashion.com</a></p><p>Buscemi Slides Herman Market, $396; <a href="http://www.buscemi.com/collections/womens-shoes.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwgo6_BRC32q6_5s2R-R8SJAB7hTG-cN1ckRrDiLEoeISA17R4err_JZxRY_41PyRN8hWJ6xoCcv_w_wcB">buscemi.com</a></p>

Malone Souliers Dawn Embroidered Velvet Mules, $1,265; matchesfashion.com

Buscemi Slides Herman Market, $396; buscemi.com

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<p>Rachel Comey Solitare Heels, $414; <a href="https://www.rachelcomey.com/womens-store/shoes/almost-sold-out/solitaire-3.html?color=Silver&amp;size=5">rachelcomey.com</a></p><p>Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium iD, $165; <a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/product/air-force-1-low-premium-id/?piid=42900&amp;pbid=845052772#?pbid=845052772">nike.com</a></p>

Rachel Comey Solitare Heels, $414; rachelcomey.com

Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium iD, $165; nike.com

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<p>Balenciaga Sequin-Embellished Satin Pumps, $2580; <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/768407?cm_mmc=ProductSearchPLA-_-US-_-Shoes-_-Pumps-Google&amp;gclid=CjwKEAjwgo6_BRC32q6_5s2R-R8SJAB7hTG-h6VS_jFIbdksHf7hFArGa49AUSqFJx77cBiWDU4jdhoCln7w_wcB">net-a-porter.com</a></p><p>Miu Miu Slippers, $950; <a href="http://www.miumiu.com/en/US/e-store/dep/shoes/cat/slippers/product/5XX115_3I33_F0029_F_B005#department_view=true&amp;ref=1474569286194">miumiu.com</a></p>

Balenciaga Sequin-Embellished Satin Pumps, $2580; net-a-porter.com

Miu Miu Slippers, $950; miumiu.com

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<p>Aldo Minett Shoes, $90; <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/Women/Shoes/High-Heels/c/112/Minett/p/47688076-66#">aldoshoes.com</a></p><p>Martiniano Glove Flats, $415; <a href="http://www.barneys.com/product/martiniano-%22glove%22-flats-504518363.html?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;cmpgntype=pla&amp;campaignid=345495075&amp;adgroupid=27670015755&amp;product_partition_id=81473689296&amp;product_id=00505045183683&amp;cmpntype=pla&amp;campaign=[PLA]%20-%20Product%20Types%20-%20Tier%201&amp;adgroup=Women%20-%20Shoes%20-%20Flats&amp;k_clickid=3a2d61a1-4c55-4cff-a64e-99608eabe0de&amp;gclid=CjwKEAjwgo6_BRC32q6_5s2R-R8SJAB7hTG-5XoJqFEzBjflcAfBTIrUiY5yaCtkVZ17_cC5Uj1IKRoC3Ajw_wcB">barneys.com</a></p>

Aldo Minett Shoes, $90; aldoshoes.com

Martiniano Glove Flats, $415; barneys.com

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<p>Prada Suede Wedge Pumps, $750;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/760892/prada/suede-wedge-pumps">net-a-porter.com</a></p><p>Repetto Lio Mary Jane, $335; <a href="http://luxury.zappos.com/repetto-lio-noir">zappos.com</a></p>

Prada Suede Wedge Pumps, $750; net-a-porter.com

Repetto Lio Mary Jane, $335; zappos.com

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<p>Mansur Gavriel Suede Classic Heel, $525; <a href="http://www.mansurgavriel.com/products/suede-65mm-classic-heel-sun">mansurgavriel.com</a></p><p>The Row April Bow Satin Slide, $795; <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/THE-ROW-April-Bow-Satin-Slide-Sandal-Black-Shoes/prod187990464_cat59430778__/p.prod?icid=&amp;searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat59430778%2526pageSize%253D30%2526Nao%253D0%2526refinements%253D&amp;eItemId=prod187990464&amp;cmCat=product">neimanmarcus.com</a></p>

Mansur Gavriel Suede Classic Heel, $525; mansurgavriel.com

The Row April Bow Satin Slide, $795; neimanmarcus.com

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<p>Celine Ruffle Sandal, $1150; <a href="https://www.celine.com/en/collections/fall/shoes/ruffle-sandal-kidskin-suede-kidskin-brick-mink-bracelet/319864KRSC.28BK.35">celine.com</a></p><p>Brother Vellies Black Marabou Lamu Sandal, $285; <a href="http://www.brothervellies.com/site/index.php?route=product/product&amp;path=91&amp;product_id=248&amp;parent=womens">brothervellies.com</a></p>

line Ruffle Sandal, $1150; celine.com

Brother Vellies Black Marabou Lamu Sandal, $285; brothervellies.com

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<p>J.Crew Leopard Bow Sandals, $238; <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/pumpsandheels/PRDOVR~F4982/F4982.jsp">jcrew.com</a></p><p>Kate Spade Carima Flats, $268; <a href="https://www.katespade.com/products/carima-flats/S170349LH.html?cgid=ks-shoes-flats&amp;dwvar_S170349LH_color=272#start=8&amp;cgid=ks-shoes-flats">katespade.com</a></p>

J.Crew Leopard Bow Sandals, $238; jcrew.com

Kate Spade Carima Flats, $268; katespade.com

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<p>Pour la Victoire Capri Leather Mule, $325; <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/shoes-heels/pour-la-victoire-capri-leather-mule">nastygal.com</a></p><p>Chatelles Homere Mule, $227; <a href="https://www.mychatelles.com/en/collection/homere-mules">mychatelles.com</a></p>

Pour la Victoire Capri Leather Mule, $325; nastygal.com

Chatelles Homere Mule, $227; mychatelles.com

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<p>Rochas Open Toe Platform Sandal, $278;&nbsp;<a href="https://shopsuperstreet.com/collections/womens-shoes/products/open-toe-paltform-sandal?variant=18685681862">shopsuperstreet.com</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space">Newbark Melanie Loafer, $278; <a href="https://newbark.com/collections/shop-online/products/melanie-loafer-ivory">newbark.com</a></span></p>

Rochas Open Toe Platform Sandal, $278; shopsuperstreet.com

Newbark Melanie Loafer, $278; newbark.com

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