Shoes For Jeans
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For those of us with a limited “shoe budget”, choosing the best shoes for jeans is even more critical. Just remember that “to budget” doesn’t mean buy cheap, it means buy what you will get decent mileage from! With shoes it’s well worth investing in quality. Cheap shoes will age poorly and will often look cheap even when new or with very little wear. And a “bad pair of shoes” can undoubtedly ruin an otherwise great outfit.| Shop for: |
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Nail That Look
Let’s first see how your choice of shoes to wear your jeans can totally nail the look that you are after.Jeans have a visual mass that should be balanced by the amount of detail, sturdiness and general mood of the shoes. The cut of the leg of your jeans is crucial to the “weightiness” of your footwear. The wider the flare, the more substantial your shoes should be. Again, this is a matter of balance, this time between the leg of your jeans and the shoe. Don’t confuse “weightiness” with “clunkiness”. The look to strive for should be chic and tough, but not lacking in style.
Visual balance between your shoes and other accessories is also important. For example, a flimsy, sleeveless top should be worn with light shoes, such as sandals or sling backs. Boots should be paired with heavier, sleeved tops. There is a “mood” to a top as well as to your choice of footwear, and these should match, be kept in balance. Jeans are somewhat neutral in this respect, that is why you can dress them up or down so successfully. Remember, match the mood, the feeling, the flavor of your accessories.
Slenderizing Tips
To continue on the slenderizing theme, consider these suggestions in your choice of shoes for jeans:- Footwear with heels is the most obvious leg “extender” and consequently will make you look slimmer.
- Match the color of your shoes (and belt) to the color of your jeans
- Pointed toe shoes will also add to the illusion of longer and slimmer by allowing the line of your jeans flow to it’s final destination
- Ankle straps, especially thicker straps, will make your legs look shorter
Boots and Jeans
Nothing adds a sexier edge to jeans than boots! Dark and neutral will prove to be the most versatile. Black goes great with the new darker denim washes. I prefer lighter neutrals for the more faded jeans.The Tucked in Look: Boots worn underneath your favorite bootcut jeans are not much of a fashion challenge. Jeans tucked in your knee-high or mid-calf boots, however, can bring about some unwanted consequences. The best way to pull off this look is with a slightly crumpled boot with substantial heels. The boot cuts the verticality of your legs, so the extra height at the heels will keep you from looking short.
Tall thin women should have no problem pulling off this look, but if you are a little curvier or have a pear shaped body, don’t give up. A slouchy knit top will help (avoid anything close fitting on the top). Invest in some straight or skinny jeans. The extra material in bootcut or flares will bulk up the ankles of the boots, ruining the look. (You may be able to get around this by folding your jeans in pleats and tucking them under your socks, but the flare, which usually begins just below the knee, may not allow you to pull this off.)
The Sexy Look of Jeans and High Heels
The heels with jeans controversy has proven to be more a matter of trends. What looks mis-matched one season begins to look sexy the next! Heels and jeans are OK, just be sure that the “flavor” of the shoe is right for the jeans, top and occasion. Heels can be an important factor in dressing up your jeans, but the jeans must be right too. They should:- Not be the everyday, baggy faded pair
- They should be darker dye jeans
- Low cut, bootcut stretch jeans comfortably fitted look best
- The jeans should be the right length (the hem should reach the heel, not more, not less)
In general, you’ll find that simple sturdy (stylish, substantial, not “clunky”) shoes or boots are the best match for jeans. Avoid passing trends, such as shoes with leopard prints or other designs. You’ll find them hard to match and they will go “out of style” fast.
Tips for Men's Footwear and Jeans
Almost any style or color or shoes can be worn with jeans, but please, please don’t use shiny dress shoes. They are so blatantly mismatched to the feel of denim. Instead, choose any other type of boot, sneaker, loafers or sandals. A good guideline is to choose footwear that reflects the style of your shirt (T-shirt with sneakers, polo with loafers, etc...). You can't go wrong if you keep this simple rule in mind.
