Shoes, more than just practical accessories, are powerful expressions of fashion that captivate and transform style. Some shoes become timeless icons, seamlessly bridging eras. Others fluctuate with fashion trends.
Discover what’s currently “in” and “out.” Let’s start with:
IN: Small Retro Sneaker
Introduced in the 1970s, a retro design with a waffle sole and sleek silhouette. This enduring charm suits casual and streetwear styles, appealing to those who value comfort, nostalgia, and style in their footwear.
Keep reading for more tips on what to keep in mind when shoe shopping!
IN: High-Top Sneakers
Kick it up a notch with high-top sneakers, since they come in so many styles and colors. They really are eye catching and are all the rage once again. Plus you can find a unique style for yourself.
IN: Reebok retro sneaker
The Reebok retro sneaker captures the essence of the past with its classic design and nostalgic appeal. This throwback shoe showcases Reebok’s iconic style and heritage, making it a favorite among those who appreciate vintage-inspired footwear. Whether you’re aiming for a timeless look or adding a touch of old-school flair to your outfit, the Reebok retro sneaker delivers a stylish and enduring option.
OUT: Crocs
Crocs, once a trendsetter, have fallen out of fashion. Were they ever in style though? Sure they were more of a functional shoe but they never really went well with anything.
IN: Rubber Birkenstock
They come in many shades, and even though they’ve been around, these are still very much in style for this year. Birkenstocks also come in different styles so grab a few that matches the current season and have fun.
OUT: Wear regular cut pants with knee-high boots
IN: Wear Skinny Jeans With Knee-High Boots
OUT: Wear short boots with dresses
Ankle booties are a no-no with dresses. Ankle booties cut off your legs and make them look shorter. You do not want to have clothes and shoes that emphasize what’s wrong with your body. Avoid this at all costs!
IN: Wear a longer boot with dresses
Instead, wear boots that are a little taller and higher. They don’t need to be knee-high boots, even just a few inches above your ankles will work. Dresses emphasize your legs. And these types of boots will make your legs look longer and leaner.
OUT: Wear opposite shoe color to clothing
Would you like to wear your white shoes or even light-colored shoes? Can you pair them with something dark? What do you think? The answer is a big NO! It looks out of place and it just looks strange.
IN: Match shoe color to clothing
Match your shoe color with your outfit. If you’re wearing light-colored shoes or white shoes, make sure that your outfit is in the same family. That goes the same for dark shoes, wear dark-colored clothes to match your shoes.
OUT: “Bulge” with boots
Have you ever experienced seeing that bulge near the bottom of your boots where your jeans end? Yeah, it doesn’t look as good as you think it is. “Leg. Bulge. Boot. No good.” And that bulge between your leg and the top cannot be there.
IN: Tuck in socks for no bulge
How do you solve this problem? Solve it with a sock. Wear high socks (no ankle socks) and tuck your jeans inside your sock. Then put on your boots. Bulge be gone! Yes, good!
OUT: Make cuff too thick and bulky
Do you want to cuff the bottom of your jeans? Really? Well, whether this is so outdated or not, if you really want to cuff your jeans, there’s something you can not do ever. Never ever make your cuffs thicker than an inch. Anything above an inch should be illegal. It makes your legs short and stubby. Who wants that?
IN: Have small cuff with ankle showing
IN: Show a little ankle and not cuff jeans
OUT: Wear socks that show
How do you wear your sneakers? There are some who wear it with a sweater and jeans while others wear it with a dress. Some would debate with your outfit of choice but we believe it’s still subjective. What is not subjective is when you wear your sneakers with your socks in clear view. Don’t do it!
IN: Wear ‘no show’ socks
Instead use footie socks that go below your ankle. Show off your ankle, girl! Wear pants or jeans with the right length and don’t let your socks show when wearing jeans. Let that ankle breathe!
OUT: Wear a red shoe with red pants
Got a hot pair of red shoes that you want to wear at your next event or party? Bold choice of color. You are very brave for choosing to wear red shoes. Not everyone has the courage to wear such a loud color. One thing to keep in mind when wearing red is don’t wear red clothes with it, too. It’s loud on loud and it’s just too loud.
IN: Wear red shoe with contrasting pants
Instead, wear it with a contrasting color. You can wear black or white or another lighter color. The red shoes by themselves are already a bold statement. You don’t need multiple bold statements to be remembered.
IN: Wear neutrals with a leopard print shoe
What about leopard print shoes or other shoes with a funky design? Wear neutral colors. The leopard print shoes or other funky designs are already very busy. If you wear busy clothes, it becomes overwhelming and will just confuse the other person.
OUT: Wear flats with flare jeans
Ah flared jeans are tricky. They can either look good or not good on you. But when you do look good in them, never ever wear flats. They are not flattering and it makes the flared jeans not flary but very lumpy.
IN: Wear heels with pointy toes with flare jeans
With flared jeans, there’s a “puddle” at the bottom, that’s why flats will never work with them. What will work is a little bit of elevation so wear your flared jeans with heels! You can also wear pointy heels with flared jeans to be more relevant.
OUT: Show too much ankle
IN: Show a small sliver of your ankle
The “chef’s kiss”, meaning it’s just right. Tastefully done right to be more specific. Aim for literally a sliver of skin, just enough to show that ankle. Find the perfect fit and length, and you’ll look like a million bucks.
OUT: Roll with a thick cuff
There was a time when this was the hip thing to do. Not only is it out of style, but it also looks a tad bit awkward especially with ill fitting pants. It may even cause your skin to bulge somewhat.
IN: Roll with small cuff
But if you really have to, go for one or two small rolls. And notice, it’s a roll and not a fold. It just looks way more chic and up to date. Keep it classy.
OUT: Tuck jean into boot
This is a look far too many are guilty of doing. While it’s not necessarily a bad thing, it can look a little odd. Don’t worry if you still choose to tuck those jeans. Just be ready to explore other options.
IN: Tuck jean into same color boot
Like this style right here. It’s still a pair of jeans tucked into boots but now that they’re the same color, it just looks so much better. Not to mention it elongates your legs especially with a heeled pair of boots.
IN: Tuck pant into chunky boot
Ah chunky boots. They’re pretty cool to look at and to wear. And tucking in pants into them just works really well. It’s both rugged go-anywhere, and also stylish and cute. Go ahead and rock this look.
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