Preparing for a wedding is a long, troublesome, but very pleasant and exciting process. Most newlyweds, and first of all, of course, brides, strive to pay attention to every little detail. And, of course, one of the most important points is the choice of wedding dresses.
A classic choice is white wedding shoes. This shoe option is suitable for both a traditional wedding dress and most modern colored dresses and suits.
A photo of fashionable white shoes will make sure that shoes can have different styles, and even the color can differ significantly, because white has many shades. These include cold tones with a bluish tint, and warm tones with hints of pink and yellow.
When choosing wedding shoes, you need to pay attention not only to the shade and design, but also to the fact that the last is comfortable. Wedding celebrations are a long-term event, and it is important that no annoying little things, such as the heel of a shoe rubbing the skin, should not distract the heroes of the occasion.
Models
Wedding shoes need to be chosen taking into account many factors, namely:
- style and length of the wedding dress;
- the format of the event and its location, whether it will be a classic celebration in a restaurant or a youth party on the beach;
- season of the celebration;
- personal preferences of the bride.
Brides often decide to purchase several pairs of different shoe models. For example, these could be classic pumps for the formal part of the event, elegant boots for a street photo shoot if the celebrations take place in winter, and ballet shoes for a banquet.
Hairpin
Most girls choose white high-heeled wedding shoes. This is a completely justified choice, giving the image greater fragility and harmony. If the bride is short and plump, then she definitely needs to choose shoes with heels, such shoes will make her even more beautiful.
In addition, white stilettos are a classic wedding fashion. This type of shoe matches almost any style of dress. Of course, you don’t have to buy a model with a 12-centimeter high heel; you can opt for a stiletto heel of moderate length – 5-7 cm.
The choice of heel height largely depends on the bride's habits. If in everyday life she wears mostly ballet flats and sports shoes, then you shouldn’t risk buying shoes with very high heels for a special day. Out of habit, your calves may hurt, and walking in unusual shoes is unlikely to be easy. In this case, it is better to choose a model with stiletto heels of moderate length or purchase a different style of shoe.
If the bride is used to wearing high-heeled shoes, then for her wedding she should buy white wedding stilettos, in them she will feel like a real queen.
Wedge heel
Wedge shoes do not look as elegant and sophisticated as stiletto heels. But it is more comfortable to wear. Therefore, brides who prefer comfort often choose white wedge wedding shoes. Such shoes, just like heels, add height and make the silhouette slimmer, but at the same time, they are more stable and comfortable.
I can't pick it up. What to do?
There are times when the bride cannot choose shoes. Either there is no “same” pair, or the choice is too large.
In the first case, you need to look for alternative options - even going to a second-hand store and looking for a private master.
If there is an excessively wide choice, you need to once again think through all the requirements for shoes and narrow the range to two or three pairs, after which the most comfortable one is selected.
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Top style
A classic choice for a wedding is shoes without fasteners or straps, shaped like a boat. They are comfortable, elegant and stylish looking. But other options are also possible. So, in the warm season, models with cutouts are convenient. The most popular option is open-toed shoes. When choosing this option, you should buy tights or stockings with open toes.
Models with cutouts on the sides or a cutout and a strap at the heel also look interesting. Models with a strap are also a popular option. The strap can be placed on the instep; this option is ideal for a retro bride's look. Shoes with a strap around the ankle look very stylish. This element is often decorated with a variety of decor - beads, bows, artificial flowers. Of course, such shoes should not be paired with a floor-length dress, because then the decor will not be visible. But if you wear a knee-length dress, then shoes with a strap around the ankle will look very good, provided that the bride has slender legs.
With your own hands
It is also possible to remake or decorate any suitable shoes yourself.
Features of rhinestone finishing can be gleaned from the master class:
Another way is to decorate with lace:
Finally, you can simply treat your favorite and comfortable pair with sparkles (glitter), thereby obtaining luxurious gold or silver shoes:
Another popular method of decoration is adding a suitable type of boutonniere or other decor in the style of the main wedding accessories to dress shoes.
Most often, decorations are attached with glue, but here we must take into account that if the glue holds really well, it will no longer be possible to remove the decor. Or, if possible, you will need to cover the damaged area with other decorative elements.
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Decor
Wedding shoes can have a laconic design or, on the contrary, have a rich and varied decor.
Wedding shoes with stones are very popular; as a rule, these are clear crystals, but if the dress has a colored trim, then you can choose shoes that are decorated with rhinestones to match the trim.
Wedding shoes decorated with pearls look gentle and feminine. Since artificial pearls are often used to decorate shoes, you can choose shoes decorated with pearls that match the color of the dress. Shoes embroidered with beads look exquisite. Traditional options for decorating wedding shoes are bows, flowers made of fabric or leather.
The location of the decor also differs. Traditionally, large elements (for example, a bow) are placed on the toe. But small elements (beads, rhinestones) can be located both over the entire surface of the shoes, and only in certain places, for example, to decorate the back or sides of the model.
Shoes with decorative heels look very stylish. For example, the top of the shoes is made of matte leather, and the high stiletto heel and the open part of the sole can be strewn with many small shiny crystals.
Reds
Psychologists say that the red color of the shoes indicates the bride’s originality, her sociability, passion and sexuality, while pink ones speak of constancy and tenderness.
Often, the choice of similar colors for shoes simply indicates an existing exposure to a certain range or the embodiment of a single composition with a bouquet, hair decoration and the groom’s boutonniere. Red combines effectively with white and gives excellent visualizations in both simple lacquer pumps and incredibly decorated and shiny Louboutins.
Any dress, especially a modern design, looks good with red shoes.
Materials
The most popular material for making wedding shoes is genuine leather. These shoes are practical, comfortable to wear, and look attractive. Models made of snow-white suede will also look luxurious.
If the bride wants something unusual, then you can choose shoes with a textile upper. The most beautiful and expensive fabrics are used to sew wedding shoes - shiny satin, velvety velor, iridescent brocade, exquisite lace. These shoes look very nice, but they are not very practical. For example, they should not be worn for a walk. But indoors, shoes with textile uppers are quite appropriate.
The most daring brides can try on completely transparent shoes with white trim, which will make them feel like Cinderella at the ball, wearing glass slippers. Of course, real shoes are not made from crystal; modern durable and breathable plastics are used to make transparent models.
Price issue
The cost of wedding shoes should correspond to the cost of the outfit. A designer dress that costs several thousand dollars simply won’t look good with cheap sandals, and very expensive shoes won’t go well with a homemade outfit.
It is believed that the price of an elegant pair should be only one and a half to two times less than the cost of the dress.
Please note: if the second pair is purchased only for dancing or walking in the fresh air, preference is given to comfortable ones rather than expensive/elegant/fashionable models.
Spare shoes are a must! You may not need it, but comfortable and practical shoes are never superfluous?
Brands
Many brides dream of wearing designer shoes on their wedding day, because every year you can see incredibly beautiful and original models in the collections of fashion houses.
Charlotte Olympia offers brides delicate models with textile tops, decorated with draperies, lace and a scattering of rhinestones. But the Jimmy Choo fashion house relies on color; the designer offers brides charming ivory-colored models. The Miu Miu brand offers a literally brilliant collection; shoes for brides are literally strewn with rhinestones, and gold elements are used for decoration - buckles and fasteners.
Purple
Wearing purple means paying tribute to fashion, because this year it is the most fashionable shade, called Ultraviolet. Last year there was a strong trend towards using it, with some brides wearing purple and lilac shoes.
This year, preference is given to purple, although any shades of it are also in trend. The color will suit almost any dress if motivated by jewelry, flowers in the hair or a bouquet.
The remaining selection factors and models are no different from white.
How to choose wedding shoes?
The huge variety of wedding shoe models can confuse the bride. Let's try to figure out how to choose white shoes that will perfectly complement your planned look.
Taking into account your body type
First of all, it is worth considering your figure type, since everything in the bride’s appearance should decorate it.
Short girls, as a rule, really want to add height to themselves, so they often choose models with the highest possible heels. However, this choice can hardly be called very successful, since not everyone can walk beautifully in twelve-centimeter stiletto heels. It is better to give preference to shoes that have a hidden platform and a high heel, since in them the foot is not turned out as much as in classic stiletto pumps.
Powder colors
Powdery shade prevails in pink-beige tones, although this is a general name for a special leather treatment that from a distance resembles a woman’s cheek with a slight natural tint. It is believed that any color of powder is matched to the tone of the bride’s face or in contrast to it.
Elegance and chic are the main conditions of the dress, so brides in street, boho or paisan style may not even look in this direction.
White shoes for the groom
Grooms, as a rule, are less sensitive to the choice of wedding attire, however, men also want to look stylish and elegant on such a significant day for them. If the groom plans to wear a white suit at the wedding, then he will also need white wedding shoes. You need to choose shoes that match the color of your trousers or are a little darker. But you should not buy shoes whose shade is lighter than the color of the suit.
Men's white shoes are often made with contrasting trim. In this case, you need to make sure that the colors of the trim match other elements of the wedding suit.
When choosing shoes for the groom, you need to pay attention to the comfort and quality of the model. Shoes should have the most comfortable last possible. The best material option is genuine leather.
It is very important to adjust the length of the trousers correctly, otherwise the groom will look ridiculous. The best option is to the middle of the sole of the shoe. Pay attention to the color of the socks; this part of the ensemble should be monochromatic and match the color of the trousers.
Beige
Modern wedding fashion from world-famous designers constantly adds variety to fashion trends that change every year.
Shoes are made of satin and leather, from transparent lace with inserts and patterned fabric, studded with rhinestones or artificial flowers, trimmed with beads and pearls.
Bridal shoes can be in harmony with the groom's trousers, the color of the bouquet, powder and lipstick, natural colors in the hair, and any bride can use designer finds to create her own unique look.
But beige shoes are often bought to be worn later, although in 2022 it is included in the list of fashionable wedding colors.
