Shoes always create the tone of the outfit. That's why I find it helpful, when getting dressed, to choose what shoes I will wear first, and then build from there. Look through the images below and imagine what kind of outfit should go with them. It's true, right?
Each one of these shoes belong in a certain place and time. Don't we look a little goofy when we aren't wearing the appropriate shoes? (translation: no flipflops in the wintertime! I don't care that you're not cold; it's just wrong!) Remember to not only be conscious of the occasion you are dressing for, but also the material of the shoe, the height, and the overall appearance. (Scuff marks and worn-down heels should be fixed whenever possible.)
And remember the basics: casual outfit = casual shoes, dressy outfit = dressy shoes.... You have no idea how much I cringe when I see a perfectly put-together outfit worn with the sloppiest of sneakers!
**All shoes above can be found on shopruche.com**
