This post should really be called, “Trending Still,” since I’ve been riding this trend for about two years now. That’s a-ok with me, because after wearing a pair of wedges that terrorized my feet, I am happy to slip on some comfy mules that don’t aggravate my ridiculous blisters (I am crying for real).

Gold mules are the perfect shoe for fall for a few reasons: they’re easy to slip on when you’re running out the door because the weather was grey and made you feel depressed so you couldn’t get out of bed, they’re comfortable and remind you of slippers which reminds you of being on your couch with Netflix which makes you feel happy inside, and they’re gold so they’re totally a neutral and will go with absolutely everything. The only time that I have not been over the moon about my mules is when I’ve worn them in the rain because, as you can imagine, a backless shoe in the rain just doesn’t make a lot of sense.

I purchased my gold loafer mules last year for $12.99 at TJMaxx, so when I went to pull together a list of similar and shoppable options, I curated a group that is affordable (mostly under $20) because that was another selling point for me for this trend. These shoes are a trend and likely won’t be in style for forever, so save some bucks and opt for a cheaper pair – they will still last you the entire season PLUS the money you save can go towards cozy cashmere!

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