Carolina Herrera is elegance with low shoes in autumn and this 2026 Zara and Mango have the keys to copy the look

Even Carolina Helena, the queen of classic elegance, has resorted to low-heeled shoes on more than one occasion. It is true that the most common thing is to see her with high heels on, even now that she has turned 87, giving us once again a lesson in style by appearing with them with a regal, upright and agile posture. The only way to wear heels is no matter how old you are.

But for those of us who do not master this art in the same way or our feet are not made for it, we prefer to look at the photos in which the designer appears with a straight skirt and some kitten heels. The brand of working women during the 80s and 90s along with a tailored suit with a jacket and straight skirt.

Precisely this fall 2026 we are experiencing the return of much of what was fashionable in the 80s and 90s, starting with the black high heels of the 90s, but also sensible heeled models perfect for showing off in office looks. Zara has taken good note of Carolina Herrera's style in the craziest and funniest times, but also when the working girls They were beginning to claim their space in businesses, updating the silhouettes and making them perfect to be combined with autumn colors.

Five pairs of low-heeled shoes inspired by Carolina Herrera

The slingback silhouette with a pointed finish was the signature shoe of New York high society in the late 80s and early 90s. Carolina Herrera used this clean cut constantly in her collections to elongate the silhouette and provide effortless aristocratic elegance. The low, thin heel of this shoe is the living portrait of the executive and refined elegance that the designer herself sported (and combined with her iconic white poplin shirts). The eggplant color is Zara's current trendy touch. Now for 39.95 euros.

These chocolate brown leather slingback shoes from Mango capture the style of Carolina Herrera, leaning strongly towards the most elegant and minimalist aspect of the 90s. This shoe completely dispenses with decorations. It relies solely on the purity of its lines: a very clean fine point and an impeccable slingback cut, which is the living reflection of the chic minimalism that redefined the end of the 20th century. Ideal to wear with a pencil skirt or with dark pants and light shirts. Now for 39.99 euros.

In this list we couldn't miss some red shoes, Carolina Herrera's favorite tone since she used it to create a resounding visual impact combined with polka dot skirts or suits with large shoulder pads. These Mango shoes include a pronounced neckline at the instep that elongates the legs in a very sensual and architectural way. Now for 39.99 euros.

Also in red but in this case burgundy we find these shoes that perfectly capture the maximum essence of luxury and opulence of the Carolina Herrera collections of the late 80s and early 90s. The maxi gold beads were already a hallmark then as the decoration on the instep, to illuminate the outfits and maintain the slender silhouette with a sensible 4.5 cm heel. Its intense wine tone added to the rich “crocodile skin” effect texture is perfect for looks working girl with tailored suits, midi pleated or pencil skirts or for sophisticated casual outfits with straight jeans. Now for 39.99 euros.

We're cheating and they're not from Zara or Mango, but these high-heeled ballet flats from Monpiel totally recover the elegant spirit of Carolina Herrera from the 80s and 90s. They have a sharp two-tone toe (cap-toe), which visually shortens the foot and gives a polished and executive look. Dispenses with cord style ties balletcoremaintaining a clean neckline that evokes the codes of traditional haute couture. Its small 3 cm block heel provides just the right lift to maintain the formality of a look office or afternoon. Quality handmade footwear made in Spain for 139.90 euros.

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