Selecting Footwear
The season of shoe statements never goes. Swinging from laid back flats to high-heel elegance. Shoes are the perfect way to capture a fashion moment and with such an assortment of colors, prints and styles, there is a shoe for every outfit. So, how do you select shoes to wear with an outfit?
Stilettoes
The ultimate sexy shoes that never go out of style. Stilettos go great with sleek clothes, pencil skirts or slim trousers. For a polished look, wear sleek strappy stilettos with a classic tailored pantsuit.
Flats
Definitely flats are really comfortable, and they never go out of style. Ballet flats can be worn with almost anything, from dresses to jeans to sweats, looking always good. Flats are also good choice for traditional Indian dress-code 'sari' and even perfect for short skirts.
Sneakers
The ultimate comfort shoe. However, be careful when picking sneakers for an outfit, they should be reserved for jeans or sweatpants.
Loafers
A nice business-y shoe. They look great with pantsuits, jeans, and sometimes skirts or shorts.
Sandals
Sandals are stylish and fun. They add a cool elegance to any casual look. They go perfect with skinny jeans, short skirts as well as this summer's newest cuffed, cropped pants. Add a touch of romance with a triple-tired peasant dress or a flowing ankle length skirt. Mules- Step out in sophistication with mules and an elegant flowing skirt. These simple and versatile shoes have endless possibilities. Paired with twill pants or elegant georgette pants, is this seasons new take on feminine style.
Wedges
There’s a wedge for every female this season. Wedges go perfect with jeans, slinky skirts and full sweep sundresses, and they are also more comfortable then stilettos. This summer's stylish slimming bootcut jeans are a sure favorite with wedges, or step out in style with this summer's newest trendy gauchos. Wedges can be relaxed and casual when made of fabric, suede, or other coarsely textured materials, but can also dress up when crafted of high finish leathers or metallic leathers. Wedge pumps, wedge sandals, wedge boots; take your pick of different shoes with wedge heels, some with platforms as well.
Boots
Boots are very universal, they can go with jeans, skirts, dresses, and more. Generally boots looks nice on healthy and shapely legs. If you have skinny legs do not prefer boots. Boots looks nice on knee-length skirts.
Platforms
For those who want to stand out, a chunky heel is ultra-leg flattering. These high performers made the biggest news on the runway this season. For those who are "full figured" or a bit on the heavy side, platforms provide balance for your form and help round out your look. Platforms go great with cuffed shorts, flare leg pants, and miniature bubble skirts. Try a slim-heel-platform with a suit or a soft silhouette evening dress for a touch of elegance.
Kitten Heals
These heels are timeless and go with just about everything. Kitten heels work with both office attire and evening attire. They are the practical alternative to high-heels. Perfect for dressing up with a slinky and elegant skirt or dressed down with casual capris. The perfect go-to-shoes for day or night
Tips
Consider the weather, and season. During the summer, choose a summery shoe. Espadrilles and sandals are excellent choices. In the winter when it's snowing and raining, boots are always good choices. If it's just cold, a simple pump, loafer, or flat works as well. Spring, ah spring. Spring is very universal time for shoes, summery sandals and espadrilles are worn, but if you go outside wearing boots, you probably won't look crazy either. This a time where almost all of your shoe wardrobe can be worn. Fall is also a fairly universal time as well. The only thing to be suggested staying away from are sandals and espadrilles, as fall is a time where things are cooling down a bit, and sandals and the like are a little summery. If you can make it work though, go crazy!
- Take a look at your outfit: If you're wearing brown tweed pants and a burgandy sweater, those bright yellow pumps might clash a bit. Maybe a simple loafer?
- Are you wearing a red bracelet? A pair of red shoes would look simply smashing.
- Pick bits of color, and try to bring them out with your shoes. However, don't wear a purple top with purple pants and purple shoes. You'll probably look crazy.
- How dressy is it? Is it just jeans and a t-shirt? Then just some sneakers are fine, but any shoe will do.
- Are you wearing a dress? Go with flats or heels.
- Are you wearing a floor length ball gown? Go with heels.
- If all else fails, go with whatever looks good to you.
- These are more or less guidelines, so if you think sneakers with a dress is the next big thing, go for it!
Remember !
Pointy toes elongate the leg, which can make you look taller and slimmer. Your toes don't get pushed all the way to the end!
Thin heels also make you look taller and thinner, while chunky heels make you look stumpier.
Don't choose shoes that are uncomfortble for you. It will most likely cause foot damage and spoil your walk.
