Okay, so I wanted to dive into the world of women’s dress shoes. Honestly, I was a bit overwhelmed at first – so many styles! So I started by figuring out what I actually needed.
My Dress Shoe Mission
I decided to break it down. First, I listed out all the occasions I might need dress shoes for:
- Work meetings (pretty common)
- Weddings (a few coming up!)
- Date nights (gotta look good, right?)
- Fancy dinners (rare, but they happen)
Then I made myself a little chart. I wrote down the occasion, and then brainstormed the type of shoe that would work. This is what I came up with:
- Work meetings: Closed-toe, comfortable, probably a lower heel. I was thinking classic pumps or maybe some nice loafers.
- Weddings: This depended on the dress code! I figured I needed a dressier option (strappy heels?) and a backup (maybe some pretty flats).
- Date Nights: Something a little more fun! I could go with heels, wedges, or even some stylish booties.
- Fancy Dinners: Similar to weddings, I needed a dressier heel, probably something with a bit of sparkle.
Next, I started doing some research to make the thing clear. This is what I found and I wrote it down:
- Pumps: Classic for a reason! There are so many heel heights and toe shapes (pointed, almond, round). I decided I definitely needed at least one pair of basic black pumps.
- Loafers: These have gotten way more stylish! I saw some with cool buckles and even some with a small heel. Definitely an option for work.
- Slingbacks: These are kind of like pumps, but with a strap around the back of the heel. They seemed like a good in-between option.
- Mules:I am not going to wear them because of personal perference.
- Flats: Not just for ballerinas anymore! I found dressy flats with embellishments, pointed toes, and all sorts of materials. Great for comfort and style.
- Strappy Heels: Perfect for weddings and fancy events. I looked for ones with a comfortable heel height and good ankle support (no wobbling!).
- Wedges: A more comfortable alternative to heels, especially for outdoor events. I liked the idea of a cork or espadrille wedge for summer.
- Booties:Ankle boots, but make them dressy! I saw some with sleek heels and pointed toes that would look great with dresses or skirts.
Then I put it all together. I created my “dream dress shoe wardrobe”:
- One pair of black pumps (mid-heel)
- One pair of nude or neutral pumps (to go with everything)
- One pair of comfortable but stylish loafers
- One pair of dressy flats
- One pair of strappy heels (for special occasions)
- One pair of dressy booties
Finally I realized I don’t need to buy all.I just need to find some proper ones for replacement.
