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Best Places For Dress Shoes In Los Angeles

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Whether you are dressing up for a party, working the red carpet or working 9 to 5, dress shoes are often what make the outfit. Los Angeles hosts a myriad of shoe stores that fit the L.A. hip chic category, but not all of these shoes are red carpet worthy. While pretty much any style goes when dressing up these days, there are a select few stores that specialize in dress shoes. From designer names to knock-off local brands, there is a shoe for every special occasion at these five top L.A. shoe stores.

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Opening Ceremony
451 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 652-1120
www.openingceremony.us

Opening Ceremony LA showcases some of the top fashion brands in footwear including its own namesake, which is offered on the store's ground floor. Opening Ceremony, which is located in Charlie Chaplin's former dance studio, has quite the setup, featuring designer shop-in-shops including Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Christopher Kane and the Amelie Pichard x Pamela Anderson all vegan accessories and shoes collab. But don't stop at shoes here. Opening Ceremony's apparel and accessory collections reflect the global fashion community - all curated by founders Carol Lim and Humberto Leon.

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Re-mix Vintage Shoes
7384 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 936-6210
www.remixvintageshoes.com

This re-pro vintage shoe boutique inspires fashion from as early as 1910 to the early 1960s. Re-mix Vintage Shoes works with manufacturers to ensure precise detail on classic shoe styles for men and women. Guys dress up suits with cap toe oxfords and 1950s lace up bucks while gals look pretty in Mary Jane's and D'orsay peeps. Re-mix is popular for bridal parties, swing dancers and TV, film and stage productions.

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Nordstrom
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 930-2230
www.nordstrom.com

Located inside the always busy Grove, Nordstrom offers some of the finest selections of dress shoes for both men and women. With undoubtedly one of the most varied collections, men can shop from heels and other dress shoes from brands like Saint Laurent, Givency, Monolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and many others. Men get their selections, too. Dress shoes from Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Johnston and Murphy, Allen Edmonds, and other top brands are just the tip of the what's offered. There's certainly something for anyone's tastes.

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David's Shoes
373 N. Bedford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 273-4075
www.davidsshoes.com

David's Shoes Beverly Hills has been a go-to for evening footwear since 1988. Located in the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills, David's appeals to stylish women in Los Angeles who need a pair of heels or wedges to complete their overall look. Whether it is for a chic evening out at Cassia, one of the many Hollywood award parties, or for the power meeting of the day, David's Shoes has a broad selection of both popular shoe brands and designer names, too. Clients will find various dressy shoe styles from Joie, Aerin (as in Aerin Lauder), Stuart Weitzman, Vince Camuto, Sam Edelman and Seychelles.

Related: Best Boutique Shopping In Los Angeles' Beverly Hills

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Giuseppe Zanotti
9536 Brighton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 550-5760
www.giuseppezanottidesign.com

Italian footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti has been dressing the feet of men and women since 1994, when he presented his first collection in New York City. Known for embellished and iconic designs, Giuseppe Zanotti pushes design boundaries with his unique artistry of jeweled heels and sandals for women and men's suede loafers with crystals, with the goal of complementing one another. His beautiful designs have been worn by some of the most famous people including Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. Giuseppe Zanotti shoes are the epitome of special occasion footwear.

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Lola Shoetique
1145 Wall St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 714-1311
www.lolashoetique.com

The Lola Shoetique experience makes shoe shopping an addiction. Women's footwear styles at this DTLA store match every kind of dressy event possible. Lola's always has the latest trends and steps it up a notch, carrying fabulous shoes for clocking in at work, prom and weddings and birthday celebrations and nights out at a club. Shoppers will have fun choosing from designs blending floral and print patterns, front lace-up and fringe stilettos, and lacy and moto chic booties. Prices are super reasonable starting at around $30 for a pair of shoes. Lola's Little Lola shoe collection offers fun styles for little girls in need of dress shoes.

Related: Best Discount Wedding Dress Shopping

Sheryl Craig is a writer with a passion for interesting finds and treasures in Los Angeles. She has a background in journalism and public relations. A mother of two daughters, Sheryl integrates her healthy lifestyle into raising her children. Her work can be found at Examiner.com

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