What Are Your Shoes Saying About You?



Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2009

by Laura Bramble
http://www.kids-water-shoes-online.com

Shoes are like the punctuation mark on the statement your outfit makes. They can lend a somber note to an ensemble, like a period. They can take a basic outfit and add punch and excitement like an exclamation point. They might make you ask "WHAT were they thinking?" about an otherwise normal outfit. No two people will wear the same pair of shoes exactly the same way with the exact same combination of items from their wardrobe, unless it is a uniform. What could your shoes be saying about the statement you are making in your outfit?

For women, a sleek pair of heels can take any look and make it sexy and sophisticated- even jeans and a tee shirt. Cowboy boots or furry boots say she is feisty and ready for some fun. Flip-flops and slides tell the world that she is casual and low maintenance. Flats are all about practical and comfortable, while still wanting to maintain some style. Sneakers let you know that she is one the go and can't be kept waiting. Ankle boots are chic, but practical. Lace-up oxfords scream "librarian-in-training" or "in line to join the convent."

Men aren't quite so versatile with the selection of statements they can make with shoes, but his shoes' condition says a good bit. A guy typically only has about 3 pairs of shoes-sneakers, casual leather shoes and a pair of dress shoes- and possibly a pair of work or hiking boots. Any other shoes he has are either ones he had to buy for an occasion or because he was made to, or they are so worn that he had to replace them but refuses to part with them. If a guy wears his fancy dress shoes, he's looking to impress. A pair of sneakers in good shape means he wants to look presentable but comfortable. Tattered sneakers say he either can't be bothered or he is "beyond" fashion. A nice pair of casual shoes worn with matching socks let everyone know that this guy is in casual mode but wants to look sharp. Work or hiking boots worn outside work tells the world that this here's a real guy who isn't afraid to kick butt if he has to.

Of course your shoes' color, texture and shape all play their part in the overall impression your fashion statement makes. Push a few boundaries by matching your shoes to your mood, instead of just your outfit. Maybe you can turn a "period sort" of day into an "exclamation point" kind of day, with some "question marks" thrown in for good measure.

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