Breezy Black Pumps You Must Have for Spring

Ahh springtime is officially here! Pastels are in full bloom in our closets, but no matter how enthusiastic we are to show our appreciation for the warmer-weather months, there are just some outfits that demand less candy coating and more neutrality. Unfortunately, black pumps tend to feel a little heavy this time of year. What can we do, though? They’re staples! Well, it turns out all you need to update the classic style for spring is a sprinkling of cutouts. You get all of the wearability without any of the heft. See which ones I’m turning to as the temps keep rising…

Nicholas Kirkwood Bow-Embellished Leather and PVC Pumps: Once you finish your spring cleaning, you can gift these to yourself as a reward! They’re already tied in a bow…On NET-A-PORTER for $880.

Gianvito Rossi Cutout Suede-Trimmed Silk Satin Pumps: Now that the sludge is cleared off the streets in colder weather climates, we can get back to satin shoes. On NET-A-PORTER for $995.

Jimmy Choo Abel Suede Cutout Pump: A fully suede shoe might overwhelm this season, but with these spider web cutouts, the look is just right. At Bergdorf Goodman for $995.

Christian Louboutin Ostri Sling 100MM Suede Pumps: A downtown girl’s answer to spring’s perennial eyelet trend. On MATCHESFASHION.com for $1,074.

Manolo Blahnik Patent Laser Cut Pump: This laser cut pattern calls to mind florals, but it’s abstract enough to wear all year-round. At Bergdorf Goodman for $795.