What Shoes to Wear with Dresses?

   “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world” - Marilyn Monroe, an American actress. No matter how you dress up, if you don’t pair with the right shoes then, it’s a defect!    

From Judy Garland’s red shoes in The Wizard of Oz to Michael Jackson’s Anti-gravity shoes, footwear is revolutionized and made a great impact on our lives.

Shoes are footwear that is worn over the foot as a protective covering.They are used for decoration and of course, fashion and comfort. They varied over time and cultures in appearance, but not in their function.

 Over time, different elements were added and gave them complexity. They became a part of human culture and civilization. There are different varieties of shoes, some are designed for formal occasions, and some are for casual wear.

Different shoes are designed for different activities. They are designed for individuals with particular foot problems or special needs and gives comfort.

Pair your shoes correctly

“A shoe has much more to offer than just to walk” - Christian Louboutin.

Everybody wants to pair the right shoes, but how do pair them correctly? Pairing a double-strap sandal with a denim skirt and T-shirt gives you a cool vibe.

If you want to give your elegancy, pair espadrilles with your smocked top and shorts. You can pair flip-flops with white tees and pair white sneakers to complete your denim outfit look.

• For Sporty dresses – Pair them with sneakers or flats or slip-on or platform sandals for a sporty look.  
•  For Casual dresses – Pair with flip-flops or wedge heels or high-heeled shoes.
•  For Business dresses – Add low heels or stiletto or to make you look feminine and complicated look. It also makes your legs appear slender and attractive.
•  For Open Evening dresses – Pair with heeled sandals with straps to give you a fancy look.
•  For Evening dress without a V-Neck – Pair them with a closed-toe shoe or pumps for a formal finishing look.
•  For Trapeze dresses – Pair platform sandals or flats or kitten heels to give you an elevated look.
•  For Flowing Maxi dresses – Pair with Greek sandals or flats or high-heeled sandals to make your legs look longer.
•  For Bouffant Skirts – Add pumps with high heels to give you a chic look.
•  For Bodycon dresses – Pair open heeled shoes or high heeled shoes or pumps to look classy.
• For Godet dresses – Pair Open heeled sandals or High heeled sabots or Pumps to enhance your outfit.
• For Slip dresses – Add High-heeled sandals with thin straps to make your leg appear taller and to give you a stylish look.
• For Sundresses – Add Flat Sandals or Sandals with small heels or espadrilles with wedge heels to complete your look.

How to match the shoes with the color of the dress

“A woman with good shoes is never ugly”- Coco Chanel

One should match their shoes with the color or pattern of the dress. opt for shoes that are one shade darker than your dress. Match your shoes with the color of the accessories to make your dress look good.

Go monotone or use beige shoes if you are going to wear white dresses. You can also pair them with bright, multicolored shoes to complete your look. Use flesh-colored shoes for sparkling dresses and black shoes for multicolored dresses.

Black, gray, white are neutral colors that compliment any outfit. Pair red shoes with a black or brown dress to give a pop! For a boldly patterned dress, maintain a visual balance by pairing a black shoe.

The color of your shoes does not have to match but should complement and coordinate with each other.

Shoes that one should ever regret

If a woman buys 7 shoes, she worries about at least one shoe for buying it. The below are the shoes that can be handy anytime.

1. White Sneakers  

Sneakers are really comfortable and enhance the look of your outfit. They are used mostly for casual wear.

2. Flat Sandals

From Vacations to Brunches, Flats are absolutely unavoidable.

3. Solid-Colored Pumps

These are sophisticated, versatile, and trendiest that can be used for an evening out to the office look.

4. Black Ankle Boots

These boots go well with almost everything. You can pair it with a blazer, well-tailored suit, or a tuxedo. They will be always in style.

5. Combat Boots

You never know when they are in trend, as they are present every year. It was actually designed to be worn by the soldiers.

You can never ditch these shoes because; they are simple, classic yet trendy.

Do you know that an average woman will buy 469 pairs of shoes in her lifetime? And if you total all these shoes, it would cost at least $ 25,000. I use different reasons to buy shoes and am literally obsessed with them.

Every shoe in your rack has some personal touch with you, it may be the shoe or person with you or even the dress that you bought. So, choose your shoes wisely, since they can even change your fate.