7 Spring Styles and the Shoes that make them Sizzle

You’ve bought a great new outfit, now it’s time for the shoes. But with more choices than ever before it can be overwhelming knowing what to pick. How can you tell if you’re getting it right? Here are 7 Spring styles and the shoes that make them sizzle.
Outfit #1

1) Easy Shorts + Feminine Footwear

This year, shorts are softer and more relaxed and look great paired with tops that flow, like this green peasant blouse. The look is soft and pretty, rather than crisp and sporty, so calls for feminine footwear like these sparkling jeweled thongs set against metallic suede. The heavy cluster of jewels also helps balance out the blouson look on top.

Outfit #2

2) Safari shirt-dress + lively shoe

This easy to wear shirt dress is great alternative to shorts, when you want to go out shopping or work from home and still be cool and comfortable. Sandals will work with this dress but are predictable. Why not try a cute leopard peep toe flat or interesting cork wedge with a burst of unexpected color to liven things up? You need an interesting shoe because the dress is so plain.

Outfit #3

3) White pants + metallic sandal

A bold graphic print tunic over white or black ankle length pants, is a sophisticated and elegant look for us over 40 gals. When there’s lots happening up top, you don’t need much going on around your toes. While you might be tempted to choose a white flat sandal to go with this look, it can be a bit too matchy matchy. Metallics are the hot new neutral, so a simple silver or gold sandal will complement the look and add a dash of glamour.

In fact, we bet once you buy some great metallic sandals you love, you’ll end up wearing them with almost everything in your closet (like this cute ombre sun dress)!

Outfit #4

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4) Mod Dress and Matching Shoe

Here’s a cool choice for a summer dinner. This 70’s style halter dress calls for either flat, barely there sandals (if you want that “just wandered in from the beach look”), or something slightly higher for a dressier look. This model is wearing a brown sandal with a small heel. We say go with the retro flow and try these gold leather and tortoise shell sandals. With their mod chunky heel, they are low enough to be comfortable, but will definitely kick your style up a notch.

Outfit #5

5) Monochromatic look + Pop of Color shoes

Head to toe color is always a winner since it is slimming and classy. But this season to be at the top of your game, it looks very youthful and modern to inject just a small pop of color. These powerful ruby peep toe pumps draw the eye downward and add a dash of excitement. A conservative look that hints at your wild side.

Outfit #6

6) Color Blocking + Elegant shoe

Color blocking is the trend this spring making this red and black combo a perfect choice. Bright colors like red command attention, putting the focus on your face. Why fight it, by wearing a bright matching shoe that tries to compete and makes you look like striped flag? Instead, opt for a black shoe, like this refined and sexy black pump below, or try neutral toned high heels in a shade close to your skin tone (a subtle leopard print would work too if you wanted a touch of drama). Wearing a red shoe may be tempting, but it will chop you up and make you look shorter. As for pantyhose, wear nude or sheer black with a black shoe and nude only with a nude or animal print shoe.

Outfit #7

7) Dress with Pizzazz+ Shoes with Pizzazz

We’re seeing a lot of bold graphic prints this season that are flirty and fun. This pretty halter dress is being shown with a black mule, which does work. However for our liking, we prefer these sexy nude shoes. Like the dress they have some attitude but the pale shade keeps them elegant and elongates the leg.