In this day and age shoes are so versatile we don’t need to own hundreds of pairs (as much as we’d like to!). As women many of us have a slight obsession with shoes, perhaps even a fantasy of owning huge collections of beautiful pairs.
Here at ShoeMiners though we are taking a different approach and telling you that you can go through life and what it brings with five fabulous and versatile pairs of shoes.
The Loafer/Brogue
Loafers and brogues are a must for any woman’s wardrobe as a smart yet comfortable alternative to heels. We live busy lives and we need practical shoes that still look great. Loafers or brogues offer great comfort, on trend style as well as still looking smart.
Pair them with: Skinny jeans, pin tuck and cigarette trousers, tea dresses and tulip skirts.
Wear to: Work, running errands, school run, lunches and day time events, casual evening events.
The Strappy Sandal
A delicate strappy heeled sandal is a must for any woman’s wardrobe. A strappy sandal is great for evening wear but also brilliant for dressing up a day outfit when it’s necessary to look a little smarter. Choose a neutral colour so that they go with everything, nude, back or grey are great options.
So that they are wearable for all occasions choose a mid heel in case you are attending something where you might need to stand for some time, 3-4inch works best.
Pair them with: Dresses and skirts, tailored trousers.
Wear to: Evening events such as dinner, parties and weddings.
The Heeled Boot
Even though they are not so popular in Nigeria because of our weather pattern, having just one pair of heeled boots in your collection will completely transform your options. For occassions when you want an edgy look, heeled boots are a great “always on trend” option. For extra style points opt for an ankle boot with a chunky heel.
Pair them with: Skinny & boot leg jeans, day dresses and casual evening dresses.
Wear to: Work, running errands, school run, social events.
The Platform Court
The platform court is a classic shoe and best of all the platform takes the edge of the heel making it more comfortable. Again opt for a colour that you know will work well in your wardrobe and that you are able to team with almost anything.
Pair them with: Evening dresses, suits & tailored trousers, pencil skirts.
Wear to: Work, meetings, networking, evening events, dinners and smart day events.
The Flat Sandal
A comfy flat sandal can go a long way in any wardrobe. Pick a casual pair if you are more of a casual dresser, or pick a pair with metallics and metal detail for a dressier option.
Pair them with: Shorts, cropped trousers, summer dresses and skinny jeans.
Wear to: Day outings, holidays, school run, shopping, casual evening evenings and social events.