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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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Sorry, Sneakers—Cool Minimalists Use This Shoe Trend to Elevate Even the Simplest Jeans

Bella Hadid elevated straight-leg jeans with leopard-print peep-toe pumps.

Listen, I adore jeans, a leather jacket, and loafers as much as the next capsule wardrobe advocate. But wearing a fabulous pair of heels instead takes the outfit from familiar to fresh in a single click-clack. Need proof? On March 12, Bella Hadid debuted the most effortless way to elevate my jeans-forward 'fit: leopard-print heels.

Just when I laid out my foolproof Friday night look, Hadid sent me back to the drawing board (that is, my shoe rack) for more daring footwear. Luckily for me, the leopard-print trend became a neutral in my closet back in Fall 2024. Translation: I have no shortage of options.

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