Pumps are an essential basic for all women. They polish off the look of all outfits and all women need pumps in different colors and styles. No other shoe can make a professional woman look better. Almost any color goes, from the traditional fall colors of basic black, chocolate brown and camel to red, blue, yellow, even pink and orange! Also try black and white pumps with winter white outfits. Among the hottest trends in color this year are burnished metallics that are appropriate for day or evening. Satins, tweeds and suedes are popular materials for pumps this year, with patent leather making a major comeback in a modern, iridescent texture.

There is good news for fashion-conscious women! Now you can be comfortable and fashionable! Impossible, you say? Well, believe it or not, soft rubber soles in dress shoes, that made an appearance in men's footwear years ago, are now available for women. And the designers promise that you won't look like grandma! The rubber soles are designed in pretty, feminine high style looks. These soles, combined with the latest rounded toes and mid to low heels will keep you walking in style and comfort! Yes, you can have healthy feet and look fashionable, too!

If rounded toes are not for you, women still have their choice of lots of pointy toe styles, including the perennial favorite, stiletto heels! And by no means are stiletto heels limited to evening wear. Some women wear them with shorts and capris! Pointed toe flats are also very popular this year.

Short women and women who want their ankles and legs to appear slimmer will be happy to hear that the 50's look is making a comeback. The toe is longer in length, which has the effect of lengthening the legs, as opposed to stiletto heels, which tend to bring the eye to the ankle.

For more conservative women, the men's look is a fun option -- look for high heel loafers or leather wing-tip pumps!

Women who plan to go out after work can wear kitten-heeled sling backs, which look both professional and flirty.

For a sexy evening look, all women must own closed-toe black heels. Nothing looks better with an evening dress. This year, lots of variations on the basic black evening shoe are being offered, with ribbons and bows adding elegance and style.