The Pump Challenge – Finding Your Perfect Pump

I get a lot of questions from friends, family, & co-workers on what is the best style of pump to wear right now, and truthfully – anything goes, it just depends on your preference and style! From pointy-toes, round-toes, Platforms, kitten-heels, leather, patent, or prints – it all works, so just find what’s right for you and work those pumps at work!

 

If you’re looking for a comfortable, yet stylish pump that will take you from day to night, my top pick would be the Calvin Klein Dolly. The CK Dolly comes in an array of colors/materials and has a comfortable flex bottom with a built-in gel insert for extra cushioning. Plus, in the basic colors, it comes in Narrows & Wides. A cousin to the Dolly is the Calvin Klein Diema, which has the same great gel-insert, but is offered on a kitten heel.
 

Calvin Klein Dolly

Calvin Klein Dolly

 

Calvin Klein Diema

Calvin Klein Diema

To add a little more flair to your work wardrobe, one of my favorite pumps is the Amaya from Lauren by Ralph Lauren. This is a classic pump you can’t go wrong with and I happen to love the Brown Croco Patent colorway – it just seems so Ralph Lauren to me! For a lower-heeled version, try the Lauren by Ralph Lauren Tappi, especially in the classic Polo Tan color.
 

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Amaya

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Amaya

 

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Tappi

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Tappi

If you like to live on the wild side, but need to dress professionally at work, the below styles are sure to spice up your work wardrobe. I love the Christa by AK Anne Klein for it’s sexy curves and the Guess Carrie for it’s sophisticated tailored stacked wood heel. both come in a variety of fun colors & prints, but for some reason I love the Relish Red patent color for the Christa and the Carrie in Leopard.

AK Anne Klein Christa

AK Anne Klein Christa

 

Guess Carrie

Guess Carrie6

If platforms are your thing, then I would recommend pumps by Jessica Simpson or BCBGeneration.  I love the Jessica Simpson Parigi for it’s “almond” toe shape and it comes in basic colors, as well as fun fashion colors for Fall.   For a round-toe platform, I would suggest the Jessica Simpson Michaela platform pump.   Both styles look great with jeans for going out, yet you can also wear them to office (just be sure to keep a pair of flats at your desk for lunchtime errands)!

Jessica Simpson Parigi

Jessica Simpson Parigi

Jessica Simpson Michaela

Jessica Simpson Michaela

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3 Comments

  1. Posted September 11, 2009 at 9:31 am | Permalink

    Love the Guess Carrie6 pumps. You have created a lemming!

  2. Posted September 11, 2009 at 12:04 pm | Permalink

    I’m particularly ungraceful, so wedge pumps are my perfect pumps!

    These Bandalino Deva pumps have worked wonders for me: http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1122191&pg=5079204

  3. Posted October 4, 2009 at 8:42 pm | Permalink

    Nice womens dress shoes. Many colors

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