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Whether it’s a big meeting, conference, interview, or a special event, a certain excitement comes with dressing up. Finding sophisticated yet comfortable dress shoes for women and a polished outfit to match makes you look good and feel good, so you can conquer the day on solid footing.

The truth is that dress shoes for women have earned a reputation for being uncomfortable. Last year, many women experienced foot problems brought on by a return to the office, in-person conferences, and other professional events that required formal footwear, per a recent Bloomberg report. Beyond the temporary soreness and abrasions, many women experienced side effects such as poor posture and lower back, neck, and shoulder pain. According to a report from the American Osteopathic Association, dress shoes with a heel place the foot at an angle and often throw the joints and muscles out of alignment, further emphasizing the need to choose comfortable women’s dress shoes that promote good health from head to toe.

Sure, the most comfortable sneakers will always be the number one choice, but thanks to innovations from podiatrist-backed brands like Dr. Scholl’s, Vionic, and Naturalizer, there are now women’s dress shoes that are more on-trend than what people associated with orthopedic shoes in the past. While the luxury shoe market still has a long way to go when it comes to creating comfortable dress shoes, some high-end brands, like Tamara Mellon with its signature Pillow Top technology, have taken steps to provide comfortable footwear that doesn’t sacrifice style.

High heels may have long been considered the natural partner with occasionwear, but when it comes to this year’s shoe trends, kitten heels, loafers, and ballet flats are very much on the agenda. We’ve seen these styles across the spring 2023 and fall 2023 runways (think Tod’s spring 2023 and Miu Miu fall 2023), suggesting that fashion and function can co-exist no matter the season.

Considering all this, we rounded up the most comfortable dress shoes for women that you’ll want to wear even while standing all day. Whether you have flat feet, wide feet, high arches, or a foot condition like plantar fasciitis, our list includes specific options to suit every need. Backed by hundreds of glowing customer reviews and our own testing, these styles come courtesy of top comfort brands and other popular labels that are getting it right in the support (and style) departments.

Gwen Stefani took a dynamic approach to dressing for Mother’s Day this year.

While out on Sunday with husband Blake Shelton, Stefani popped in a multicolored patchwork dress. The Grammy Award-winning singer‘s outfit featured a white long-sleeved bodice with a paneled light blue and bright red skirt, creating a tricolored effect. The piece was covered in a black leopard print for added flair, which Stefani layered with black fishnet tights.

Stefani finished her Mother’s Day outfit with a gleaming gold chain necklace and bracelet, as well as a black leather top-handled bag with a coated chain handle.

The “Make Me Like You” singer‘s footwear was equally sleek: a set of black knee-high boots. Her style featured smooth glossy patent leather uppers with tall shafts and triangular toes, creating a slick finish. Thin stiletto heels totaling at least 4 inches in height finished the set with a soaring height boost, providing Stefani with a daring punk rock base.

When it comes to shoes, Stefani’s footwear complements her edgy, glamorous and eclectic personal style. For the red carpet and special occasions, the “Orange County Girl” singer often dons sparkly and embellished pumps and boots from top brands like Le Silla, Paris Texas and Casadei. She can frequently be seen in embroidered and fringed boots while off-duty, hailing from Frye, DSquared2 and Calvin Klein. For more casual moments, the musician also dons comfy footwear including Vans sneakers and Crocs clogs.

Vanessa Kirby made a daring entrance at the global premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” at Auditorium della Conciliazione on June 19, in Rome, Italy.

The “Pieces of a Woman” star arrived on the red carpet in a sheer gown that sparkled as the afternoon sun reflected on the crystal appliqués that decorated the nude fishnet dress. The flattering design featured crystal-embedded thin straps, a V neckline on the front and back, and a floor sweeping column shaped skirt.

To further elevate the bling factor, the actor added dangling diamond earrings and diamond rings to her outfit. She styled her hair in soft beachy waves parted in the middle. As for makeup, she went with a soft smokey eye in earthy tones and a touch of brown lipstick.

Although the length and shape of her gown didn’t allow for a full view of her footwear, in one of her poses we can glimpse a pair of strappy sandals in a gold metallic finish with at least an ankle strap.

Kirby stars in the seventh installment in the “Mission: Impossible saga”, directed and produced by Christopher McQuarrie. The film also features Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, and many more actors, some of whom are returning to the saga again. The movie is set to be released on July 12th 2023.