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The Essentials: 10 Office-Worthy Lucite Heels

Eight wallet-friendly heels inspired by the translucent trend (plus two wishlist-worthy splurges!) for springtime in the office

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The Essentials: 10 Office-Worthy Lucite Heels
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Think that translucent heels only go hand in hand with dollar bills and pole dancing? Think again. You can practically hear the crackle of a trend catalyst when even Lanvin, synonymous with high class Parisienne femininity, starts doling out the clear stuff via razor-sharp wedges on classic loafer shapes. Though more commonly known by its many brand names—Lucite, Perspex, PlexiGlas—this see-through acrylic that's popped up on major runways such as Valentino and Michael Kors is here to stay for a dance or two. A close cousin of the current PVC trend, also of the Clear Plastics family, clear acrylic exudes cool futuristic-chic in high shapes and monochromatic palettes, or acts as a fresh update when it simply replaces the heel portion of a basic pump. Your safest bet for the office? A clean, pointed pump with a clear plastic heel.

Senso black leather pointed d'Orsay pump with clear sides and heel, $179, lorisshoes.com.

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