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Home • Accessories

Street Style: In The Cut

Twelve sandals and cut-out shoes you can surprisingly still pull off for fall.
By Celia Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Peek-A-Boo

A style with subtle slits makes it easier to wear in cooler weather.

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Hannan Saleh
02
All Wrapped Up

Leather cross straps and buckles will keep you fully covered this fall.

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03
To The “T”

Instead of your typical T-strap pump, opt for this modern, chunkier spin on the style ideal for the concrete jungle.

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Hannan Saleh
04
Tighten Up

Peeks of peep-toe and ankle straps pair perfectly with opaque tights.

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Hannan Saleh
05
All Purpose

 This cut-out boot was popular in the summer but it’s lug sole makes it perfect for fall or even winter weather.

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Hannan Saleh
06
Venting

A style that offers the full coverage of a boot with vents, makes it the perfect transitional piece.

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Hannan Saleh
07
Jeanius

Sandals that take ankle straps to new heights with thick high-rise designs are so passable for fall, especially with jeans.

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Hannan Saleh
08
To Boot

Sporting an LBD? Add a little edge into the mix with cut-out ankle strap booties

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Hannan Saleh
09
Fab Fur

Fur or shearling accents will keep you warm when the weather gets brisk.

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Hannan Saleh
10
Mood For Nude

Play up a barely-there look in a nude ankle strap style with strategic openings.

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Hannan Saleh
11
Balanced Beauty

For a fall gala, a closed-toe pump might appear too heavy for a gown but a sandal with a alot of coverage and a little open toe will do the trick.

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Hannan Saleh
12
Peep Show

A closet must-have: the lace-up, peep toe ankle boot. It’s all-weather, all-purpose, and surprisingly looks good with everything.

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