Before pivoting to fashion, Rebecca Allen worked in finance. She couldn't incorporate color into her outfits, but couldn't find comfy nude shoes that matched her looks either. In an effort to aid others who faced the same dilemma, Allen launched her namesake label, which offers pumps, flats, and sandals in five different shades of nude.
If you buy one thing: The Skim Flat, $150
-- By Nerisha Penrose