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Patent Leather Shoes

Patent Leather Shoes
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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All Black Everything

Mary J. Blige adds just a little shine to her head-to-toe black ensemble with patent booties.

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Fold Over

A folded over fabric ankle cuff adds even more versatility to this dressy bootie.

Shane and Shawn Women’s Jill Ankle Boot,
$119. Endless.com

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Platform Patent

We’re okay with breaking the style rules and wearing these fierce peep-toe booties post Labor Day.

POLLINI Patent peep-toe shoe boots, $626.

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Laced with Sexiness

Lace instantly evokes sexy and the combo here with black patent leather is very appealing.

Lace & patent shoe boot, $74.

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Cozy Cuffs

Keep your tooties toasty with these shearling-lined, side zip ankle boots.

Jimmy Choo Trixie Patent Leather Ankle Boots, $1,250. Saks Fifth Avenue

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Gray Girl

Nia Long looks gorgeous as usual in gray patent leather pumps that perfectly accent her shimmery silver top.

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The Nudist

Taupe platform pumps are a nice neutral shade to match with busy outfits.

Steve Madden Caryssa Blush Patent, $89

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Animal Instinct

The leopard platform on the bottom of these simple black pumps is the perfect mix of subtle and glam.

Dolce & Gabbana black patent leather pointed pumps, $428.

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Simply Chic

Iman keeps it classic and chic in shiny black pumps.

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Hello, Sunshine

Unconventional in more ways that one, these square front canary yellow heels will work well with flouncy skirts and dresses.

Christian Louboutin souffre patent leather ‘Decollete 100’ pumps, $476.

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Woman In Red

These candy apple looking pumps have a sexy side cutout near the inner heel.

Sergio Rossi Patent Leather Pump, $199. DSW

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A Nice Surprise

We love the surprise oxford trim on the heel of these neutral platform pumps.

Brian Atwood Drama patent-leather pumps, $660. Net-A-Porter

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Walk The Line

Taraji P. Henson mixes a satin trimmed black dress with unconventional gladiator style heels.

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Strappy Staple

A simple black strappy sandal is must for every wardrobe.

Christian Dior black patent leather ‘Stripes’ sandals, $680.

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Remixed Classic

These gray patent leather booties are an updated take on a classic Mary Jane.

Jessica Simpson Women’s Rachella Shootie, $60.

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Smokin’ Hot

Gold platforms against a vibrant patent leather upper screams glamorous.

VERSACE Patent leather peep-toe shoes, $313.

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Middle Ground

These aren’t quite a bootie or a pump, but the combo of the two is quite amazing.

Jimmy Choo ‘Private’ Cuff Patent Leather Sandal, $950. Nordstrom

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She’s On Fire

Kelly Rowland plays up a plain black dress with fiery red heels.

Shop now for shoes for any occasion at Style Feeder at ESSENCE.com.

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