Shoes form an important part of someone’s overall appearance. Wearing appropriate footwear, which suits an outfit and the occasion, helps to make a good first impression. There is a particular shoe for every occasion and dress shoes come in many different varieties. Essentially, dress shoes are used for dancing, partying, a date and other special occasions. There are dress shoes available for children, men and women.
There is historical evidence that early footwear dates back to between 1000 and 700 BC. Early man wore sandals and moccasins made of leaves, tree bark and rawhide, which protected his feet and enabled him to walk through all kinds of terrain. As time passed, shoes became more fashionable and people started owning more than one pair. High heels for women were introduced around the 1500s. A shoe with a longer toe became a status symbol during medieval times.
There are plenty of dress shoe options for men and women. Sandals, mid and high heeled pumps, Mary Janes, mules, sling backs, boots, shoes with ankle straps, peep toe shoes, wedges and flats are some of the popular styles for women. They come in a wide range of colours from black, white, gold and silver to pink, blue and yellow. Men’s dress shoes include boots, loafers, oxford shoes, sandals, slip-ons and square toed shoes. Popular colours are black, brown, tan, white, burgundy, cordovan and chestnut.
Shoes determine our gait as well as our fashion sense. You should always remember that shoes are made for your feet and not the other way around. You should determine your size and comfort of the shoes before making a purchase. Footwear should fit the shape of your feet as closely as possible. Always look for sturdy soles and heels and consider the material the shoe is made from – leather, suede, silk and satin have to be cared for in different ways. Finally, cost is an important consideration
Wearing the right kind of dress shoes with the right dress is very important. Shoes with a comfortable heel height and a slightly pointed toe will go well with many outfits and will probably work as regular office and evening wear. On the other hand, open toed shoes with a stiletto heel or platform soles are great for skirts and dresses, but may be difficult to wear all day.
