Nina Dobrev Wears $40-Inspired Mules in New York City
nina dobrev stepped out in New York City in backless white leather mules, a flat summer style built for easy on-and-off wear. She paired them with a white T-shirt, a blue denim jacket, and a Celine miniskirt, keeping the look sharp without adding bulk.
The shoes had gathered, rounded toes and open backs, with smooth white leather uppers and flat soles. A similar pair, the Wide Toe Box Leather Mules, starts at $40 at Walmart, giving the look a lower-cost entry point for readers who want the same silhouette.
New York City layers
Dobrev carried a white leather Bottega Veneta shoulder bag and wore rounded rimless sunglasses, which kept the outfit aligned around clean lines and neutral finishes. The clothes did the framing work; the mules stayed the most visible seasonal choice because the backless shape leaves the foot exposed and makes the shoe read lighter than a closed loafer or sneaker.
Walmart at $40
The $40 alternative adds rounded toes, gold hardware, black rubber soles, no-slip soles, interior padding, and arch support. That combination gives the budget pair a more practical profile than a simple fashion dupe, because it points to everyday wear rather than a one-off outfit purchase.
Zoë Kravitz, Emily Ratajkowski, and Alexa Chung have also worn relaxed mule styles, which places Dobrev inside a small but durable celebrity lane rather than a one-off flourish. For readers, the useful move is simple: if the white leather mule shape is the part you want, the cheaper pair delivers the same open-back look without waiting for a higher-end version to cycle back through stores.
