How to choose a pair of women’s evening shoes that
How to choose a pair of women’s evening shoes that multi-task for several events
The holidays are rapidly approaching, bringing a raft of formal party events for which every woman needs at least one pair of women’s evening shoes. We all know that this can run into some money, if you need several pairs. However, if your shoe budget is limited, it’s easy enough to get by with just one pair of carefully chosen evening shoes. Here we’ve got some tips on getting your money’s worth with just one pair!
Certain formal gowns, such as a prom dress or bridesmaid’s dress, require a shoe that is dyed-to-match, usually designating the shoe as a more or less, one-time wear. In this case, a relatively cheap pair of women’s evening shoes may be your best bet. After all, how many evening gowns will match up nicely with a pastel pink or blue shoe? Consider how much you’ll be walking for this single event. Generally, less expensive shoes aren’t known for their comfort quotient. However, when you balance off the cost of a bargain evening shoe against the all-purpose, flashy shoe you’ll wear many times, the bargain pair is the cost effective solution to this one time use. Rather than spend $100 or more, invest in a foot bath to soothe your aching feet after the prom or wedding.
For any other type of formal event, requiring formal wear, your best choice is a well-made, soft and comfortable pair of women’s evening shoes. Sure, you’ll spend more, but a well chosen pair of shoes will fill the bill for many events.
Metallics are the chameleons of the shoe closet, adding glitz and sophistication to almost any formal gown. Faux gold, silver and bronze leathers are quite chic and can be nicely accessorized with jewelry, hair ornaments and clutch bags for that pulled-together look. You can find women’s evening shoes made of metallic leathers in a style to suit every taste and age.
Platforms are hot, particularly those with leather or fabric ties which spiral up your calf very sexy indeed showing off a shapely leg. This style also has a visually slimming effect. These look great on any woman aged 16 to 60.
For a more sedate look in women’s evening shoes, look to the collections of finely crafted, supple Italian shoes, which are soft as butter and allow you to walk for hours, from the theatre to dinner and a romantic after dinner stroll. Black is a good match for almost any evening wear and can be worn with the LBD, or a more fanciful gown, such as a ballroom dance or a party-hardy costume. With the all-purpose women’s evening shoes, you don’t need to suffer the foot pain endured with the bargain shoe, with the added advantage of multiple uses. If the bargain shoe costs $20, while the chameleon of party events costs $100, it’s easy to see which is the true bargain.
No matter what type of event you attend, you’re better off choosing a platform or pump over the spikes. You can pay a pretty penny for a pair of spikes, but your feet will complain in the end.
When choosing a pair of women’s evening shoes, think ‘versatile’, unless, of course, you need to match a pale yellow shoe to that one-time wear gown. Also consider shoe ornaments to get more fashion mileage out of that lovely and comfortable Italian shoe. Now, it’s time to shop!
