When The Shoe Doesn’t fit!
A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while the wearer is doing various activities. Also described as an item of decoration and fashion, for some it’s all about comfort, for others having too many is never enough!
Matching your shoes to your outfit can be a challenge for some. Apart from the obvious factor being the shade of colour to choose, the shape, height and style are all aspects that you must also acknowledge.
Shoes, for me, are the essential element when it comes to completing your outfit. Our animated ally Cinderella without her glass slipper wouldn’t have sparkled as she did at the ball for her Prince Charming! And no matter how grand or sharp your look may be, if the shoe doesn’t fit, the outfit won’t sing!
The gorgeous Natalie Portman, pictured here in this cute play-suit by Givenchy, has, unfortunately not chosen her shoe wisely. The colour is too harsh for the delicate hue of the outfit. A softer tone, in either a nude, metallic or simply matched to her outfit would have complimented it.
Having been the host on Project Runway and Germany’s Next Top Model, you would think Heidi Klum would have some sort of idea on choosing the right shoe attire? Looking rock chic in this pic, her choice of white pumps just doesn’t make the right impact which the outfit screams. The pumps deliver a rather boring and half-hearted approach to her outfit. Instead, a stand out ankle boot stiletto would give this look the sexy rockiness that it’s lacking!
When it comes to the Hemsworth brothers, their striking handsome looks can light up any room. Pictured together here, Chris delivers his mark from head to toe, whereas Liam misses the boat. I love the whole ‘suit with a casual sneaker’ look, provided the choice of sneaker is a statement one. Liam’s poor choice - this dull colour canvas sneaker - cheapens his entire look. The perfect substitute would be either an all-in white sneaker for a clean and sharp look, whereas for a more ‘wow’ factor, choose either a strong colour or fancy sneaker!
Therefore, as you can see from these fine examples, no matter how amazing your clothing may be, it’s vital to choose the right shoe for a flawless finish. As important as making the correct selection of foot attire for your ensemble is the maintenance of your footwear. A clean shiny shoe will always speak louder than words!
Maurizio ;-)
