A good pair of black suede pumps are like your best friend. You can rely on them to be there when you really need them (usually five minutes before the biggest event of your life) and they have a knack for making you feel comfortable when stepping into any setting (like having an eight-course dinner with your in-laws).
So, what are the other fail-safe heels that are guaranteed to get you through life looking polished but without giving you blisters? We turned to the shoe expert, Erica Russo (she’s the VP and fashion director for accessories and beauty at Bloomingdale’s), to get a thorough lesson on the pumps, stilettos and block heels every woman should have in her closet. Here, her five picks.