Make A Style Statement With The Right Footwear
As is widely known in fashion circles, no ensemble is complete without a pair of complementing shoes. And most of the times, even if we try to look our best at an event or social gathering, we tend to attract peculiar stares from others on account of our choice of footwear for the same.
Not that you can blame anybody for this flaw though! For with so many different types of footwear to choose from, it doesn’t come as a surprise when an individual turns up at an event with the best attire but the worst possible footwear.
If you are one of those individuals who have experienced the same issue more than a couple of times, then this article is most definitely for you. Right from explaining how to negotiate between footwears to choosing the right pair of shoes for different events, here is a complete guide that would help you overcome one of the most common fashion disasters!
Foot Care comes first
Not all of us look good in every kind of footwear available in the market. For example, some of us look good in platforms while others look good in stilettos. Some look good in flats while others look good in boots and so on.
The trick to making sure that your feet look good in any and every kind of footwear they slip into is regular pedicures and massages. In addition to looking extremely good in different kinds of footwear, healthy feet can easily slip into any shoe without pain or discomfort.
How to go about choosing particular footwear
As and when you want to choose particular footwear for a particular dress, think about it as being more than an accessory. Take into consideration both the form and function of the footwear you would most probably want to wear for the attire.
It’s good to experiment within the limit
Whenever you choose a complete fashion ensemble, try to be as creative as possible while staying within the boundaries of decent dressing. Rather than going for a monochromatic look (just one color throughout), opt for different colors that complement each other.
Choose function over fashion
Sure you most probably want to wear those eye popping stilettos you bought at the mall the other day. But hey! This is a sports event. And if you end up wearing a track pant, sweat shirt and a stiletto, trust yourself to become the laughing stock of the entire party.
Before deciding on particular footwear for an event, adjudge what the ocassion is all about. If it is a ball, you most probably don’t want to wear flats or sneakers. Similarly, if it is a formal dinner party, you don’t want to be wearing slippers.
Take your pick from the list
Here are a few essential pointers for you to follow when choosing the right shoe for a particular event. Stick by these rules and we promise you won’t make any mistake while putting your best food forward.
Flats
Come summers and flats come out into the open. One of the best footwears for the holiday season, flats never go out of fashion and come in hordes of colors and styles. Team them up with casual summer dresses, jeans, cover ups, shorts or swim suits and you will look smoking hot!
Sandals
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Sandals work best for casual ocassions. They are elegant and extremely comfortable to wear. And if teamed with jeans, cropped pants, skirts (both short and ankle length) and knee length dresses, they would most definitely become attention grabbers for sure.
Rubber Shoes
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Ever heard of rubber shoes? Extremely comfortable, these shoes are designed for rugged/casual wear and look great when teamed up with jeans, khakis and shorts. Also suitable for daily use, rubber shoes are great summer accessories and most definitely need to be present in your house.
Wedges
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Again, footwear more suited for casual ocassions, wedges are pefect when coupled with summer dresses that stop at the knees. They also look splendid with gauchos, boot cut/flare jeans and shorts. Don’t wear wedges for business suits as they would look extremely odd.
Stilettos
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Now these are probably the best options for formal occasions. In addition to shoecasing your curves and giving you that perfect catwalk, stilettos give off the impression of longer legs; which in turn implifies that they can be worn with slim trousers, formal clothes, evening dresses, or pencil skirts. Always opt for pumps over wedges or platforms for trousers.
Sportswear
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Of course you can never ignore the importance of having at least one pair of sportswear for rare events or social dos. And just like all the other kinds of footwear available in the market, there are tons of options to choose from here as well. These include tennis shoes, running shoes, golf shoes, basketball shoes, workout shoes etc. and so if you really want to make an impression on the field, opt for the particular type of footwear for the sport in question.
Formal Industrial Shoes
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Now not many of us would fancy buying these kinds of shoes. But they are still a part of the family and so I thought I would mention them anyways. These shoes are more suited for formal ocassions, especially in heavy duty workplaces.
Extremely heavy and reinforced with steel toes, these shoes are both comfortable and safe, keeping your feet safe from anything that might fall on them accidentally. Which makes me wonder? How would it be if a person wearing these shoes stomps on someone else’s feet? Shudder!
Taking Care of Your shoes
Taking care of your footwear doesn’t necessarily mean you can just wrap them up in a cloth or paper and stuff them in a corner of the room until you decide to use them again.
It is a known fact that several kinds of footwear tend to develop molds on the surface with time. In order to prevent this from happening, place a packet of silica gel into the shoe or into the bag that contains the shoe.
If your shoes get wet outside, make sure to dry them properly before keeping them back in their respective places. Accordingly you can wipe them with a soft, dry cloth rather than keeping them in the sunlight for long hours.
