We chose 8 types of shoes as a foundational guide to build your ladies shoe collection.
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Types of Shoes 1: Stiletto
This type of shoe is called a stiletto. Stilettos are defined by a tall skinny high heel and usually, they have a pointy toe at the front.
Men find it very sexy when ladies were stilettos. Therefore, these kinds of shoes go well with anything. Pair them with dresses, or skirts, or with trousers, and even with jeans to dress up a casual look. These types of shoes can be worn at the office or to go out.
Type of Shoes 2: Slingback
This type of shoe is called a slingback. The reason why it’s called a slingback is that it is open at the back of your foot. These could also be called stiletto slingbacks because of the high skinny heel. You can also wear these shoes with dresses, or skirts, or trousers, or with jeans to dress up the look. However, one complaint that people have about these kinds of shoes with trousers is that the trousers get stuck on the back of the slingback sometimes. Some people like to wear slingbacks in warm weather if they don’t like their toes. However, keep in mind that pointy-toed shoes can always pinch your toes. Therefore, if you purchase these kinds of shoes you might want to go up a full size for comfort. This is something that Meghan Markle does.
Types of Shoes 3: Mule heels
This type of shoe is called a high-heeled mule. Mules can also be flat and easy to wear for comfort. However, we chose a stiletto mule with some crystals on the top to demonstrate a dressed-up look.
These types of shoes can be worn with again dresses, skirts, and trousers as well as jeans. Anytime you wear heels with jeans it always dresses up the look.
Type of Shoes 4: Chunky heel sandals
This shoe is called a chunky heel slide. It’s called a chunky heel because it has a thick heel or a block heel. Chunky heels are a little more casual than stiletto heels. These particular ones can be worn with a sundress or a shift dress. It would look cute with a denim skirt or other types of skirts and also with jeans! Some women prefer chunky heels for comfort. Shoes are all about your preferences.
Types of Shoes 5: Flat slide sandals
This next shoe is a flat slide. Some people would call them slippers but they’re not slippers. Slippers are things that you generally wear at home and not things that are worn out. So please don’t call them slippers and called them flat sandals or slides.
These types of shoes again look good with dresses, skirts, and trousers that are more casual looking. I would particularly put them with sundresses and with flowing skirts and flowing trousers. And again they can be worn with jeans!
Type of Shoes 6: Ballet flats
These types of shoes are called ballerina flats. They are a versatile type of shoe that can be worn for work or casual. The person who wears these kinds of shoes prefers comfort because they are flat shoes yet they are a dressed up look because they are closed-toe. People would tend to wear these shoes with trousers, skinny ankle-length trousers, or with jeans. If you wear these shoes with a work dress, you just prefer to wear something more comfortable yet still formal enough to wear in the office because it’s closed-toe.
Types of Shoes 7: Fashion sneakers
This type of shoe we call a fashion sneaker because it is a sneaker that is fashionable and created by a high-end designer. These are not the normal sneakers that you wear to the gym. These types of sneakers would be worn for comfort if you need to walk around for long periods or some people just prefer to wear sneakers these days for a more casual yet dressed up look – smart casual. Some people wear these types of sneakers with dresses – casual sundresses. They can also be worn with casual skirts and with jeans.
Type of Shoes 8: Sneakers or Trainers
This shoe is a sneaker or a trainer as some would call it in certain countries. These shoes are more of a comfortable yet fashionable running shoe that can be worn to the gym. What makes it fashionable is that it’s pink. Some people would decide to wear this with casual dresses, denim skirts, or jeans.
How to Look Stylish
Getting dressed is all about how you put a look together. Shoes are just one factor in your outfit. Moreover, the color of your shoes also determines the mood of your outfit. Pink shoes are not generally deemed as professional-looking shoes. If the rest of your outfit looks sloppy and not put together then it doesn’t matter what type of shoes you’re wearing, you will not look put together.
It’s important to understand that outfits should have some balance to them. Plus, to create a stylish look you need to understand your style personality and body type.
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