Shoes: everyone loves them, and with countless styles and colors, picking the right pair seems simple. But many make mistakes, especially with boots. This list highlights common fashion errors, encouraging you to rethink your approach to wearing shoes.
OUT: Wear dark running shoe with casual wear
The thing with that darker colored shoe is it tends to stick out and catch too much attention since it pops. That or it sort of kills that cute look you have since it’s just suddenly dark at the bottom.
Keep reading to learn what needs to be in and out of your closet.
IN: Wear light-colored sneaker with casual wear
A light colored sneaker stands out in a good way, and it really compliments your outfit. A white sneaker also screams fun and light-hearted. Just watch out for those puddles.
OUT: Tie laces in sneakers
IN: Tuck laces inside sneakers
If you want a cleaner, more stylish look, tie those laces inside. Literally tuck them in. There are many different ways to do it but the idea is the same. Look at the difference when they’re laced inside.
OUT: Wear chunky boots with skinny jeans
IN: Wear chunky boots with looser pant
IN: Wear pants directly over chunky boot
OUT: Wear boots with wide ankle
They may feel comfortable and make you feel confident but these wide ankle boots don’t really do anything for you in terms of style. They tend to look a bit clumsy since it makes the wearer look like they have wide feet.
IN: Wear boots with skinnier ankle
A boot with a skinnier ankle elongates your legs and makes you look so much slimmer especially when worn with the right pair of pants. Plus it goes with many more styles.
OUT: Always protect suede boots
Some hate suede since they do need extra TLC, while others wear suede in all four seasons until they wear out. So they throw them away and just buy a new pair. There are specific products dedicated to protecting a suede finish though, and they are worth the investment.
IN: Keep your feet warm
Sheepskin wool inserts. Because having cold feet is not cool (kidding). Those wool inserts are warm and super comfortable, and having relaxed feet makes them look better for longer. Put them in boots to help keep your feet warm all the time.
OUT: Strappy heels
IN: Lace up heels
OUT: Cork and leather wedges
IN: Espadrille wedge
OUT: Slides
IN: Woven slides
Now if you want easy slip on type sandals, these woven slides are the way to go. They are much dressier and will surely gain more attention from friends and strangers alike. Plus they’ll go with any outfit.
IN: Chunky woven sandal
OUT: Flip flops
Not even beach goers rock these anymore. They came in a variety of colors but not even that was enough for these flip flops to stay trendy. Maybe a pair at home will do since they can be practical.
IN: Rubber slides
Now these can be worn to the mall, the beach, for errands, and even lunch with friends. They’re made from rubber and so are super comfy and easy to clean. Your feet will love a pair.
IN: Pillow slide
These pillow slides are super soft and comfortable as well and are a much better option to flip flops. Super cute to pair with shorts or jeans for those quick meet ups with the gang.
OUT: Basic sneaker
Now these basic sneakers aren’t that bad since they are practical and comfortable. It’s like they’re just there, not totally in but not totally out either. Maybe that’s why they’re “basic.”
IN: Retro/vintage sneaker
If you want to go for sneakers, grab a pair of these retro style ones. They are all the rage now, with that retro look surprisingly going well with different outfits. Plus they come in different colors.
OUT: Soft ankle boot
Okay so these types of boots are okay, even cute, but times are changing with these styles slowly getting outdated. How many people have you seen wearing these lately? There you go.
IN: Western cowboy boot
OUT: Classic slim loafer
Classic loafers don’t seem to go away in terms of fashion trends but they can get a little dated so give them a rest and put them in the closet for awhile.
IN: Chunky loafer
Yes, chunky loafers are a thing, and are currently the in thing to have, since they give some height while not being high heels. They are comfy and are great to wear for long days out with jeans or dresses.
OUT: Mule with metal chain detail
Maybe these got a bit too tacky to look at. It’s another style of shoes that you probably don’t see a lot of anymore. The metal chain detail just did not age well with these.
IN: Clogs
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