Evening & Prom Shoes

When it comes to evening shoes, there is no end to the enormous variety available in the market. You want your shoe to match the outfit you are wearing and add style to your overall look. You also want your shoe to be comfortable enough for you to have a good time.

Selecting the best pair for the evening can become a daunting task. Here are some tips that will help you find the right shoe so you can dance the night away!

Coordinating Shoes with Dress

Of course, you would want your shoe to be an accessory to the dress you wear; however care must be taken to not over do the look. If you are wearing an elaborate dress with sequins and fringes, keep the shoes simple; while a shiny pair of evening shoes will add that extra touch to a basic evening dress.

The basic purpose of the evening shoe is to compliment the dress, and not compete with it. You can choose from high heels to other common styles like pumps, sandals, kitten heels, ankle straps, sling-backs and even flats. The key is for the shoe to blend with the outfit.

Shoe Material

Many evening shoes have leather finishing, but try shoes with satin uppers, and you will find a wide variety to pick from. Velvet and suede are the materials which generally work well as day shoes; but if they are dressy enough, they could serve as evening shoes too.

Embellishments on Evening Shoes

Most evening shoes feature pearls, crystals, brooches, rhinestones or crystals which impart a fashionable look to the shoe and make them perfect evening wear.

Color of Evening Shoes

The color of the evening shoe should again match the color of your outfit. However, not everyone can afford to have a different shoe for different outfit; one can own some of the basic colors in evening shoes.

• Black- Black is the most basic color which goes well with almost every color, apart from light pastels. Even if the shade of your evening dress is a little problematic in matching with black shoes, your other accessories can help incorporate the color in your overall look.
• Silver- Silver evening shoes are nearly everyone’s favorites because of the instant dazzle they bring to an outfit. Silver shoes look great with outfits in the shades of white and pastel, though you can try a dramatic look too by matching it with darker contrasting colors.
• Gold- Golden colored evening shoes look great with outfits in dark shades and earth tones. Gold imparts glamour to any outfit and raises the style quotient of the dress.
• Bright colors- you can wear evening shoes with bold colors if your dress is plain in the shades of grey or black, or has prints on it.

Comfort

Typical evening shoes have heels and tight straps which make them quite uncomfortable to wear for longer hours. However, at occasions like wedding receptions which go on four hours, you need your shoes to provide you comfort the same way they lend style to your dress. These days, there are a variety of products and inserts which provide that comfort you’ve been looking for.

With these suggestions, you can now begin your hunt for that perfect evening shoe to match that elegant dress waiting in the cupboard.