Fun and Office Appropriate Shoe Trends
Selecting a shoe that is appropriate for the office but can also be worn during a night on the town is a fun challenge. While we all have to find work-appropriate shoes, there’s always still a way to show off your personality and style. Finding a versatile shoe may require incorporating comfort, style, and classic color choices. Being career-driven doesn’t have to mean boring shoes are part of the outfit. Whether you choose an all-American classic style like penny loafers, a basic black pump, or funky wedges, you can add flair with small touches like bows, studs, or patterns.
Shoes: The Conversation Starter
Shoes can be a great conversation starter and can lead to new friendships and acquaintances. Cowgirl boots might seem a little out of the ordinary for an office, but on a casual Friday before going line dancing with friends, they can be perfect. Knee-high boots can match with a blazer and longer A-line skirt, especially during the cooler winter months.
Having to change shoes from work to the weekend is always an inconvenience, but finding shoes with a chunky heel, discrete pattern, or bold colors can be just the right touch to dress up or down. Enjoy pairing exotic boots with fashionable outdoor wear, and have fun bringing a little Western flair to work.
Power Heels
Consider your shoes as a power play, whether you go with something bold, unique, or with an uncommon pattern. You’ll show that you’re not only serious about your job but that you have style and will make a statement in the boardroom and the dance floor. Don’t be afraid to walk into the office in some leopard-print high heels or studded flats. A nice pantsuit can be dressed up with playful kitten heels or embellished styles, and ankle boots can be a great addition to a monochromatic dress or color scheme.
Fashion and Function
Oftentimes, we compromise style for comfort and practicality, but there’s no need to do that with the right shoe choice. The most comfortable shoes you can find will vary based on your foot width and the types of activities you perform at work. A kitten heel, low-heeled boots, or a strapping pair of mules are all viable options for office attire. Doll heels and Mary Jane shoes are remarkable choices as they have just the right incline, and the strap keeps everything in place. Mary Janes are also the perfect amount of sexy without overdoing it.
If you’re fortunate enough to work in an casual office environment, don’t forget to consider fashionable sneakers. Perhaps only certain offices will allow tennis shoes or sneakers, but if you’re in one where you think you can pull it off, go for it. Any shoe can work and make a statement regardless of how fancy, comfortable, or simple it is. Remember to consider your workplace policies and dress code before trying something too wild, and enjoy the conversations you’ll have with your colleagues about fashion in the workplace.