While some formal footwear styles make their presences known with chunky silhouettes or all-over embellishments, others find power in the less-is-more route. Enter the minimalist heeled mule sandal, an ultra-trendy silhouette that a slew of celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Heidi Klum have modeled lately. The look is simple, yet widely beloved and versatile thanks to that very quality.

The Lidia mule from Paris Texas is one of the reigning silhouettes exemplifying the style right now. Emily Ratajkowksi has styled the black patent version with a blue reptilian mini dress by Tom Ford for Gucci, while Monica Barbaro wore a shorter version on set with a russet silk dress from Reformation. Quinta Brunson , meanwhile, has donned a mesh version in “Texas Rose” pink to go with a burgundy jum

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