This week on Oprah, there was a shoe and handbag intervention for some lucky ladies. The biggest fashion crimes on these ladies were frumpy old shoes and bulky bags. Oprah and team came to the rescue. Oprah and her staff discussed the six shoes that you need in your closet – her picks included a black kitten heel pump, a comfy flat, an evening shoe, a sleek sneaker, a tall boot, and an all-weather boot. My 6 picks? Actually only 5.

Snake-skin Kitten Heel Pump: Rather then a simple black kitten heel, opt for a snake skin kitten heel. Michelle Obama wore green skin kitten heel Jimmy Choos throughout the campaign.

Suede Wedge Pump: A suede wedge in a fun color is unexpected and they work with jeans, wide leg pants, or a flirty skirt. If you prefer a pump over a wedge, pick one in an unexpected but neutral color, like plum.

Metallic Sexy Shoe: Similar to Oprah’s suggestion, you need a go-to party shoe. This should be a classic shoe in a shape that is flattering no matter what the outfit (no ankle strap).This shoe will look great with an all-black holiday outfit or with a colorful shift dress in the spring.

Flat Tall Boots: Contrary to what you might have heard (too old, too short, big calves), everyone can wear them. I prefer a flat riding boot over a heel as I think it looks more classic and can easily be worn throughout the weekend (instead of Oprah’s sneaker pick). As Oprah mentioned on her show, J.Crew has a great selection with an extended calf option.

Classic Black Pumps: You need a black classic pump with at least a 2 1/2 inch heel (higher if you can handle it). The toe on these shoes should not be super pointy but they should be as far from square as possible. This is one shoe that should be well-made as black leather can look cheap very quickly.