Step into Elegance: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Footwear

A favorite outfit can feel ready for something new with one thoughtful finishing detail. Perhaps it is a pointed toe beside your best trousers, or an ankle boot peeking out beneath denim. Start with the look you enjoy, then choose a shoe for your own plans.

Start with the outfit already in your wardrobe

Lay out the dress, trousers or jeans you want to wear. A simple outfit gives you room to play with a shoe finish or shape. Lavinia's pointed-toe slip-on shape and Valerie's lower kitten-heel silhouette offer two different starting points.

Choose the kind of outing

Think about the surfaces, walking and standing involved. Compare a heel height you already enjoy wearing with the exact style's measurements. A platform or ankle strap does not tell you how a shoe will feel on your foot.

Give the look a finishing touch

Browse handbags and purses for a color or texture that complements your shoes. Everything need not match: a quiet bag can let a shoe finish stand out, while a textured bag can bring interest to a simple pump.

Before you choose your pair

These Petit Cadeau-branded clearance shoes are FINAL SALE. They cannot be returned, exchanged or canceled after purchase, except where required by law. Check the selected size, finish and style-specific fit notes before ordering. Our return policy explains the terms and help for damaged or incorrect items.

For an upcoming occasion, read the current footwear shipping information. Preparation and transit are separate; arrival for a particular date is not guaranteed. If an important fit or material detail is unclear, ask us before ordering.

Picture the outfit you would wear first. Explore the remaining pumps and find your favorite available pair, or compare the boot edit.