How the Wrong Shoe Rule Saved Me From My “Boring Outfit” Rut

I didn’t realize I had slipped into a style rut until I caught myself reaching for the same black ankle boots three days in a row. My closet wasn’t lacking options—I had heels, sneakers, loafers, sandals. But every time I pulled an outfit together, I defaulted to the most predictable shoe. It was safe. It was reliable…