Walking the streets early this evening, I passed a queue of women, very well-dressed, outside a noisy local pub. I was guessing that they were awaiting an overenthusiastic bouncer to let them in after checking their Ids. As I moved closer I saw that most of them were very actively trying to sort something out. They were in a one shoe on and one shoe off mode! It reminded me of the Karate Kid’s crane kick pose! Made me giggle a little! But as I neared home, I realized that most of us have been through this trauma of carrying our party shoes and getting into them only after reaching the location! However, if we are a little smart while choosing our party shoes we need not go barefoot on a pavement taking off our sneakers and transforming into Cinderella! Hence, the following guidelines! ☺
Dos:
- Do play around with shoes that sparkle
- Do try complimenting metallic shoes with 3D leather flowers
- Do couple a tight dress with flats
- Do pair the basics with the embellished pumps
- Do wear nude heels for the lady long legs effect!
- Do pack foldable ballerinas in your bag
- Do experiment
Don’ts:
- Don’t pair peep toes with tights
- Don’t wear a shoe that bites, no matter how pretty
- Don’t wear something you can’t dance in!
- Don’t try on a new pair
- Don’t wear chunky motorcycle boots with a party outfit
- Don’t pair up stiletto heels with a garden dress
- Don’t try straps if your feet are broad
Suggested read: The 10 must-have shoes in every girl’s closet
Look#1: Flats
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If heels are out of the question, your best bet is a pair of studded flats! You have an array to choose from. They could be two tone pointed ballerinas, metallic pumps, embellished sandals or even cuffed sandals.
How to style it:
- The two tone pointed ballerinas can be teamed with a simple mini dress or even a pair of cigarette pants and a loose blouse.
- For the metallic pumps we suggest you pick a basic outfit and let the pumps spruce it up!
- The embellished one in the picture goes really well with a flowy maxi or even an upbeat shift dress.
Look#2: Sparkle
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‘Tis the season! Keep it distinctive by slipping into a sparkly converse rather than the cliché pumps.
How to style it:
- You can club it with a pair of blue jeans and a black shirt
- Make sure you fold your jeans 2 inches above your ankles
- Keep the accessories to a minimum and carry a clutch instead of the hand bag or sling
Look#3: T-strap
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It’s high time that you get into a gorgeous pair of T-straps!
How to style it:
- Keep it gold and introduce it to any girl’s night out uniform
- Minimal accessories please, because the T-strap is jewellery in itself!
- Pair a suede pair with tailored shorts
- This is the best option for a LBD!
Look#4: Velvet
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A velvet heel is versatile and can be worn with a million different party outfits.
How to style it:
- Wear it with a pinstriped dress, cut a little over the knees
- Accessorize with a metallic shoulder bag
- Club maven velvet heels with a color-blocked jumpsuit
Look#5: Office parties
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Now this is tricky!
The first rule is: DO NOT over or under dress!
The second rule is: Try those terribly high heels coz you won’t be jumping around a lot!
How to style it:
- Keep the tones neutral and not too jazzy
- Monochrome pants (not slacks!) are the best options! (Skip the wedges)
- For a trim look, pick up a Baguette bag
Look#6: Straps
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Sensual to say the least, straps are the ultimate party wearables!
How to style it:
- Pick psychedelic hues to flatter the solid colour straps
- Monochrome combinations can be embellished with a chunky piece of jewellery
- Team it up with a body con dress and throw on a Kimono cardigan
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Look#7: Crystals
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The glittery glam that this pair provides is every girl’s fantasy!
How to style it:
- A leather mini skirt goes incredibly with a crystal pair
- Keep the hues peachy
- Liberate the diva within with a knee-length glittery body con of the same colour as your Swarovski!
So this party season, let #shoeporn be legit! 😉
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