There’s a reason why Carrie Bradshaw famously obsessed about shoes throughout the entire six seasons of Sex & The City…they can quite simply make or break an outfit!
Summer is here and we’re in peak celebration season, so the last thing you want is for a good time to be tainted by a poor choice of shoes. Put your best foot forward with new styles that are made for all occasions from Alias Mae, Billini, Tony Bianco and more.
Whatever you have coming up on the agenda – whether you’re attending a wedding, going on holiday or simply getting all dressed up for a long awaited social get together with your nearest and dearest – chances are the slippers you’ve been living in all year long aren’t quite going to cut it, and you’re on the hunt for the perfect pair of shoes to complete your look.
When it comes to purchasing shoes for any celebration, there are a few things we like to consider first:
1. What is the dress code?
The type of event will determine your style of shoes. If you’re at a beach wedding or a boat party you might opt for a nice pair of women's sandals; if it’s a black tie event, an elegant pair of heeled sandals will be a better option over flats. When in doubt, mid-heel mules are a great in-between solution.
2. Will there be dancing involved?
A sensible height and heel width is worth factoring in if you know the evening is going to involve dancing, long periods of standing or walking to and from different venues, especially on risky surfaces like gravel or grass. You don’t want to go for something so high you can barely stay upright on your own. Maintaining a comfortable balance and stability through a block heel is crucial. Style hack: hide a pair of Havaianas in your handbag and make the switch when the real partying kicks in.
3. Can I wear these shoes again?
Practical shoes that can be worn more than once are a win in our eyes. If you can find a pair of heels that you will be able to pair back with items of clothing in your wardrobe for multiple events on your calendar is a bonus. Don’t let this sway you from choosing something statement though – you’ll be surprised at how well any shoe works with a classic jeans-and-nice-top combo.
And if the thought of heels is too much to bear, here are some of our favourite dressed-up flat sandals you can keep on rotation all season long.
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