Add instant femininity to any look with the help of these simple wedges of 2 to 2 1/2 inches.

Unisa, $78

Patent-leather straps and turquoise-and-brown striped fabric yield "a nice, unfussy design," said one tester. This 2 1/4-inch wood-heeled pair (top) has flexible forefeet and rubber outsoles.
To Buy: www.unisa.com.

Donald J Pliner, $225

With padding inside, rubber on the outer soles, and triangles of suede under the balls of the feet, this cork-heeled pair (second from the top) won’t inflict that burning feeling you can get from other hard-soled shoes.
To Buy: www.donaldjpliner.com.

Rafe, $235

These metallic-linen slingbacks ooze charm and work well with a flouncy skirt and even Bermuda shorts. One tester noted that the 2 1/2-inch jute-covered wedges (second from the bottom) "felt extra bouncy in the heel" and roomy in the front.
To Buy: www.rafe.com.

Butter, $198

This shade is more versatile than you might think: It perks up neutrals and contrasts well with colors like blue and grass green. The wide toe boxes and two-inch heels keep this pair (bottom) comfortable.
To Buy: Plaza Too, www.plazatoo.com.