Accessories> Shoe Dressing

Text by: Tanya Munshi

~ Choosing a pair of shoes
Choosing the right pair of shoes is as important as wearing the correct combination of clothes. Imagine yourself in swanky clothes, while your mismatched or dirty shoes spoil the show.
Shoes should be such that not only add that final touch to your clothes, but are also comfortable for your feet. Remember your feet are the ones that carry your weight at all times, so be kind to them and take care to choose the correct type of shoes. While the price is definitely a factor in buying a pair of shoes, your feet’s health and care should never be compromised upon.

~ Traditional wear
Women
While wearing a kurti and jeans combination, ladies can try out mojris or flat/ block heels strappy sandals. While wearing a t-shirt and jeans combination, closed shoes or medium height platform sandals look good on women. While for salwar khameez strappy sandals look good, for saris, flats are advisable.
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Men
As for the men, while wearing kurtas and jeans, leather sandals or Swede slip-ons look best, while for jeans and t-shirt combination, sneakers or closed casual shoes go well. Keep floaters aside for complete leisure time, as in with shorts and a t-shirt. Avoid ruining your entire appearance by wearing floaters along with a t-shirt and jeans combination, even if it is for casual wear.
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~ To work
Women
To work, women can wear brown sandals, whether they are chappals, sandals or slip-ons. Browns are more neutral than black and tend to blend well with almost all clothing colour. Choosing black sandals is one of the most basic fashion crimes one can commit. At times, black tends to stand out more if you wear light colour clothes. Hence on the safer side, browns do justice at all times. For business suits of shirts and trousers, women can wear black closed shoes or light weight boots.
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Men
In formal wear for men, black or dark tan leather shoes to work are best, as far as possible avoid light or pale brown shoes, as such colours tend to hit the eye.