Statement Shoes under $50

Posted On Wednesday, June 15th, 2011


Ah, shoes. What girl doesn’t love them? Can you guess how much the average woman spends on a pair of shoes?
A. $99
B. $75
C. $49
D. $35

If you guessed C, then you’re right! The average woman spends $49 on shoes.

For some reason I thought most women would be in the $100 range when it comes to footwear. But apparently everyone wants to be fly on a dime. The “average” woman isn’t dropping stacks on Louboutins, Choos or Stuart Weitzman.

I know a lot of frugal fashionistas who’ll save on clothing but will spend a ton on footwear. The thing with “cheap” shoes is everyone assumes they’re poorly made. True, a pair of Forever 21 or Target stilettos are unlikely to hold up as well as a pair of red bottoms but mid range shoes are a great option.


You can easily find super affordable (i.e. less than $50), quality shoes at retailers like DSW, Aldo, Nine West and Macy’s. Personally, I’ve had a lot of success at DSW. And online retailers like piperlime.com and endless.com are equally great.

In honor of the women who on average spend $49 on shoes, check out the
options below. They’re statement making shoes and all $49 and under.

How much do you spend on heels? What are your favorite affordable shoe companies?

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We all know accessories are a girl’s best friends. But we also know it can be pricey stocking up on new accessories season after season. Luckily, there are some pieces that are always “in.” Buy ‘em once and you’re good to go. They never go out of style and can be paired with anything in your closet.

Classic pieces are worth splurging on but if your funds are a bit low, check out the options below, they’re all under $50.

Aviators:
A great pair of sunnies is a must once the sun starts shining. While other sunglasses will equally protect your peepers, aviators were just as hot in the 70s as they are now. Even better, they flatter all face shapes.

 

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