For only one night, you have the opportunity to make a statement. You have the dress, make-up, nails, and hair, as well as, accessories ready, however; you are still in desperate need of the perfect shoes. Choosing the wrong shoes can and may ruin your entire night. Do you really want to take that risk? Without shoes, your prom ensemble is just incomplete. With these helpful tips, you are destined to turn your shoe shopping experience into an amazing one.
DO choose a shoe that is "you" rather than what is popular. The ultimate key ingredient to searching for the perfect shoe is finding a shoe that is "you" rather than what is popular or considered to be cool. Although trends are socially acceptable by the vast majority of status quo society, they are rather banal and not everyone can pull them off. In an effort to find the perfect shoe, you must look for a shoe that compliments your outfit. Something that is original, yet polished and presentable.
DO NOT buy a shoe that doesn't fit. When discovering beautiful shoes, please find a shoe that fits you. If you are a regular size 8 or 7 and you try to wear a size 4, it just isn't going to work. If you are a size 5 and you attempt to wear a size 9, it is simply just not going to work for you. Why take the chance of ruining your evening, wearing shoes too small or too big? The key is finding a beautiful shoe that is also available in your size.
DO wear simple looking shoes with more formal dresses. If you are wearing a gorgeous dress, the last thing you want is a shoe that gets more attention. They key is simplicity. You want a shoe that enhances your look and makes a statement. When it comes to prom, it's all about appearance and when people look at you, they will look at everything from your shoes to your dress. Will they judge you? Absolutely.
DO NOT wear shoes that don't compliment your simple look. If you have a simple looking dress, that is rather beautiful, but isn't extremely formal, the key is finding beautiful shoes that compliment your look. If your dress is champagne shade of gold, the secret is finding a shoe that compliments the shade. A shoe that is more formal than the dress. This will allow you to look polished and ready to show others what you stand for.
DO separate colors from shades, when choosing a shoe. It is important to separate colors from shades, when choosing your shoes based on color. Some shades include: black, white, and gray, as some colors include: red, purple, and orange. Every color has a hue or shade, but they are still, in fact colors. Although silver and gold are considered colors, they are more versatile than regularly colors and can cross into shades. Shades are more versatile than colors, however; colors are more eye-catching.
DO NOT wear black shoes with a black dress. If you are wearing a black dress, wearing black shoes just will appear boring and even a little unoriginal. When wearing a black ensemble, you want to wear shoes that are on a shade wavelength rather than a color wavelength, unless you want to attract more attention to your shoes than your dress. Nude colored shoes look great with black dresses, as do silver and gold colored shoes.
DO wear colorful shoes with colorful dresses. If you are wearing a colored dress, you want to wear shoes that match your dress. Although shades look great with colorful ensembles, they tend to look banal and even boring. A mint dress looks beautiful with mint shoes, as a yellow dress looks gorgeous with yellow shoes rather than black or white. Sometimes there are exceptions to this rule, but very rarely. If you want to stand out and make a statement, you want to wear colorful shoes with your colorful dresses.
DO NOT choose a shoe based on comfort. The reality is, not every shoe is going to be comfortable. Although, it is sublimely important to find a shoe that fits well, you cannot guarantee that such a shoe will be radically comfortable. Whether flat or heel, everyone has their own individual, yet unique foot arch. Some women can wear flat shoes, whereas; others cannot. Some women can wear heels, whereas; others cannot. If you see a shoe that is beautiful and looks to be "you" try it on and purchase it, if it has possibilities.
DO choose a shoe based on appearance, rather than price tag. Shoes are a need, however; there are certain shoes that are a want. Spending a cent or a fortune is entirely up to you, however; the reality is, you don't have to spend a lot of money to make a statement. You just may discover that you can make a $10 pair of shoes work.
Whether it takes just one day, a week, or even a month to find the perfect shoes for that special night is entirely up to you. The key is finding a shoe that makes a statement. With these helpful tips, you will find an amazing pair of shoes in due time. Good Luck!