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Buyer's Guide to Patent Leather Shoes

by Joyce Amerson

Are you looking for a way to revamp your current wardrobe? Spice up your fashion palate by purchasing and wearing patent leather shoes. They can be flat, low heel, mid heel, high heel, and of the athletic variety. Whether you are high maintenance or laid back, various patent leather shoes will add some gidd to your giddyup.

Myths About Patent Leather Shoes

Patent leather shoes are in surplus as they are fashionable and very popular. However, don't let them confuse or fool you. The average Jane can wear them without wearing a formal gown. The average Jane can wear them without feeling the need to have a tuxedo wearing date by her side. Yes, many individuals do wear them for dressy occasions (benefits, formals, weddings, and the like). We are living in a fashion era that promotes individualistic choices. We can't all afford a stylist to hand pick our garments. Yes, you can wear' them of all types whenever YOU feel the urge to do so.

How to Wear Patent Leather Shoes

Clothing with embellishments are eye catching and fun. But ornamental pieces can pose limitations for you. Instead of opting for a dress with rows and rows of attached sequins or beads, choose a pair. When embellishments (glitter, stones, jewelry) are not attached to your clothing you are given liberty to add or subtract embellishment.

Style Input #1 Remember your basic navy sheath dress you have in your closet? You know, the one that hangs listless longing for your attention? Add a wide red patent leather belt, red shoes, and a solid outfit is created.

Style Input #2 Strike a balance by pairing a pair of cotton spandex skinny jeans or a slim pencil skirt with a ruffled volumized blouse. Behold: instant style with a pair of patent leather gladiator shoes or sandals.

Style Input #3 Couple your oversized boyfriend blazer with a clingy mid thigh dress. Select strappy shoes to complete the outfit.

Style Input #4 Yes, there are patent leather shoes that are perfect for your spinning class at the gym. Brands like Adidas, Puma, and Nike remember their fashionably fit clientele and have many athletic styles with patent leather accents as well as athletic patent leather shoes. Give your gym look a quick improvement with your selection of a sleek and comfortable pair of athletic patent leather shoes.

Style Input #5 You already own a pleated knee length skirt, and somewhere in your chest of drawers is a snug cotton Henley tee waiting to chosen. These two fashion items accompanied with chunky patent leather shoes lets you go from work to play without a hassle. Change your hobo purse for a cool and clean patent leather clutch, and you are ready to go.

The key is not splurging on new items to wear. There's no need to reinvent the wheel when trying to figure out what outfits to wear. Decode what's already in your closet. Mix ornate with plain: do the unthinkable. Being fashionable means adhering to your own sense of comfort and style and continuing to retrain yourself to accessorize on the spot. Go ahead! Pull them out (or purchase) and have a ball making sexy look simple.

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