This Is The Classy, Expensive-Looking Shoe Cool Girls In NYC Are Wearing With Shorts This Summer

By Swedan MargenJune 27, 2025

Summertime bliss is dressing casually for any event and it being acceptable. If only that could last into the colder seasons. Lorde knows exactly what I mean. She was spotted running errands in NYC, laptop in hand (probably mixing new tunes for us) in a laid-back outfit consisting of a plain beige T-shirt, checkered shorts, and you’ll never guess—pointed-toe pumps. Who knew an outfit so chill could call for a pair of heels? Her shoe choice transformed this look into something so elegant that I swear it came straight out of a The Row campaign.

I can feel this specific styling trend rising. NYC cool girls recently made shorts and boots popular, and I fear this new look is no exception. Imagine you have “nothing to wear” to your next stylish event, so you just add a pair of pointed-toe pumps to your simple T-shirt–and-shorts outfit. I promise that you'll receive compliments galore. Sometimes getting dressed is about simplifying, and the summer is the perfect time to try that tactic.

Keep scrolling to find your new go-to shoes that will make your basic summer outfit look so expensive.