What kind of shoes are in style these days for a 40-ish working woman?

I love the Franco Sarto loafers but they look a little thick compared to what I see on the streets. Are the pointy shoes still in? I do have a pair of flats but they are too casual for work.

Any suggestions? I want to be in style.

Thanks,

Mary Jane shoes and courts. Go for patent and embellishments such as buckles and chain links. If you are brave, heeled brogues look extremely stylish.

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Forty is the new twenty! Loafers are a little drab. Go for some cute pointy-toed narrow heels, pumps, pretty much anything! Nothing clunky or thick, though. Feminine is the key.

Remember: leather is never in style. Dead animal skin stretched to make clothes and furniture? Ew. Just ew.

Ones that are comfortable.

BOOTS
Camo boots
work boots
contrustion boots
and them things called clogs.

I suggest regular pumps, ma'am.

Uh-huh.

whatever is comfortable for you....pointy, square, or rounded toes are great....an ankle boot is always nice under dress pants....of course you can never go wrong with the classic pump with a small heel...just make sure they fit well, and if you are not used to wearing a high heel, then don't start with one....your feet will be complaining before the end of your day

I see it run the gamut from loafers to those ungodly heels (I don't know how you ladies do it).

Yes pointy shoes are in but so are round toed shoes. Textures are really in. And of course you can go wrong with a pair of dress boots with a heel. Also patent leather is making a come back.

Usually a pointed flat or a pointed low heel are in style for woman around that age. :)

sas............

birkenstocks

Being in style is very simple. Buy new clothes from a store that prides itself on being fashionable.
The new clothes will not be old styles.

Flats are great if you're not too short. You can get dressy ones.They won't hurt your feet either.

Boots are in with a wedge heel. Yes point toes are still in, but not as much as they used to be. Go for a more rounded pointy toe nowadays.

You should definitely own basic pumps. They won't go out of style and don't make any huge statement. Perfect for your age.