Blue Shoes
Blue shoes, while very beautiful, are somewhat of an oddity. Blue shoes are stunning especially high heel (Wiki) versions with bright satin adornments. The problem most people have with blue shoes are getting them to match your outfit. Its not that most customers don't like blue shoes, they just don't know if it will suit their take on fashion. For that reason, many customers prefer to stick with tried and true colors which revolve around black (No surprise there), white, brown and darker shades of a variety of colors. Brighter colors are viewed as too risky for some.
Basic Tips On Wearing Blue Shoes
But for the adventurous souls out there that abhor the ordinary and need something to stand out, a great pair of blue shoes would suit them quite nicely.
In fact, they go pretty well with quite a few outfits I might add. You want to avoid blending them in with too much as contrast is the key to making it all work. So keep things simple and choose colors that allow it to stand out. But not all blue shoes are risky. But not all blue shoes are risky. There are a wide variety of shades on the market including navy, darker and lighter blues. When it comes to navy, always remember to avoid pairing them with black as that color combination is quite unflattering. For navy, you want to stick to lighter colors like tan, beige, cream or white. Brighter colors like light blues are the perfect complement for floral patterns, particularly floral dresses. They also go well with light dresses and jeans. For added contrast, you can utilize stockings which go very well with light blue peep toe heels. The opacity of the stocking shows on the toe and the foot itself which creates an interesting contrast. For added effect, go bold when choosing stocking colors. Pinks go very well with lighter blue shoes while yellow provides immense contrast with a bright blue pair. While the realm of women's shoes means we can find these colors in shoes ranging from court shoes (
Wiki), high heels, wedges to flats, the selection for men is a whole lot somber.
But that doesn't mean they can't look good in blue footwear. On the contrary, formal blue footwear goes very well with suits and office attire. For those looking to walk on the wild side can pair them with funky suits for immediate effect. But it isn't just formal wear we're talking about here. Trainers and athletic shoes (Football etc) look pretty good in this color as well. Among the big name manufacturers like Nike and Puma, they will almost always have a line up of blue varieties in their catalog. If you're a fan of Elvis, you've probably come across one of his biggest singles to date, blue suede shoes.
It was an infectious rock 'n' roll ditty that actually popularized the blue suede shoe at the time (1960's). While it isn't nearly as popular today as it was back then, they do have a place in contemporary fashion. Used in everything from sneakers to high heels to wedges, suede is the material you should go for if you want a luxurious fabric that is somewhat uncommon today. However, they usually cost a bit more and require regular maintenance (cleaning). Colors on suede fabrics are also susceptible to fading if exposed to sunlight to long. Additionally, they stain easily. Overall, a general rule of thumb to follow when selecting blue shoes is to stick with darker hues if you are unsure about mixing and matching them.
