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Dress Them Up or Down | Shoes

Angelina Peña

Posted on June 23 2016

Shoes that can dress up or down an outfit are essential to any flexible wardrobe! Take a look at our go-to approaches for having a relaxed or updated look by choosing the perfect pair of shoes!

DRESS UP

1. Swap your combat boots or sneakers out for booties, wedges, or heels when you wear a solid, graphic, or patterned tee with jeans or cutoffs. Want more tips? Let your feet breath a little in your booties by throwing on shorts, a skirt, or a romper.

The caged and studded pumps vibe with the punk-rock tees while also classing it up with the stiletto heels.

Featured Shoes

Aubriana Open-Toe Booties by Sam Edelman

Ayla Ankle Strap Studded Sandals by Ivanka Trump

Graphic Tees

Frankie Tee by Pam & Gela

Skinnies

High Rise 1 Month Skinny Jean by Koral

Skinny 4 Month Low Rise Jean by Koral

2. If you feel underdressed in a simple tee and jeans combo, add a fresh update to your look with pumps and structured pieces like a blazer or trench coat. Or look more polished by trading your jeans or jean shorts out for chinos.

The minimalist, neutral-toned shoe, the pop-of-color earrings, and the structured trench are the subtle fresh updates to this basic alternative look.

Featured Shoe

Cadey Lee Sandal by Schutz

Simple Tee

Geometric Dolman Tee by Bella Luxx

Structured Piece

Trench Jacket by Charles Nolan

Skinnies

Hoxton Zip Ultra Skinny Jeans by Paige Denim

Accessories

Falling Leaf Earring

3. A black and white striped maxi dress can be very versatile. Add a poppy red scarf and espadrille wedges to your frock to look very French Riviera chic.

Featured Shoe

Bianca Espadrille by Kelsi Dagger

Dress

Black and White Striped Maxi Dress by Saint Grace

Accessories

Crinkle Chiffon Scarf by Collection Iris

DRESS DOWN

1. Loosen up your look with casual footwear for warm weather, such as: ballet flats or sandals with a wooden or cork heel.

Featured Shoe

Remie Sandal by Dolce Vita

Tunic

Astarte Tunic by Sloane Rouge

Skinnies

Classic Cigarette Jean by Genetic Denim

2. For your easygoing style, look out for shoes with distressed leather finishes, contrast topstitching, and/or chunky soles!

Featured Shoe

I'm Back Heel by Diba True

Easygoing Blouse

Bell Sleeve Blouse by Zoa

Flare Jeans

Micro Flare in Ultra Clean by Henry & Belle

Accessories

Navy Fringe Necklace by Marie Laure Chamorel

3. Adding denim (e.g. jeans, shorts, skirt, or jacket) to a dressy top or frock will always relax your look, especially if you keep your makeup fresh and your hair unfussy! Slip on flats for fresh, stress-free day look.