This season, black is the new black. That’s right. Black is in. Black is always in. That’s one of the great things about it. Black never goes out of style. Part of its timelessness is the fact that it goes with almost anything. From jeans to a tuxedo, black always works. When it comes to shoes, all those statements still apply. You may not want to wear black shoes all the time, but no wardrobe is complete without them. Man or woman, you should own black shoes.
In the past, when people thought about black shoes they thought about formalwear. Well, that’s no longer the case. These days, many athletic shoes are black. It’s tough to predict popular fashions or explain them, but at some point professional athletes started switching from white shoes to black shoes. Soccer players have been wearing black sneakers for a long time. Football players and baseball players soon followed suit. But it wasn’t until professional basketball players started wearing black sneakers that the trend really caught fire. Now it can be hard to find white athletic shoes. Some athletes think black shoes make you look like you’re moving faster. Others point to more practical reasons. Black shoes don’t show dirt and scuffs as much as light colored shoes do. Popular fashion tends to follow the lead of the elite and athletic shoes buyers are no different. Once the pros started doing it, the masses followed. Black athletic shoes match almost any color and work well in a variety of environments. Black basketball shoes look just as good with blue jeans as they do with a pair of polyester mesh basketball shorts. Women athletes are wearing black shoes, too.
Of course, their real-world female counterparts are doing the same thing. Of course, when it comes to formalwear, black shoes are an absolute necessity. Men can get away with own one pair of nice shoes and odds are that one pair of nice shoes that guys own are going to be black. You can’t go wrong with a nice pair of black loafers, or oxfords, or wing-tips, or even formal boots. Black dress shoes are integral to that classic black tuxedo. They go great with jeans and a blazer for that rugged, yet chic look. When attending a funeral, those black shoes will work perfectly.
Women, too, need a nice pair of formal black shoes. Unlike most men, it’s probable that women will have more than one pair of nice black shoes. Whether they’re flats or high heels, a lady must have some black shoes to choose from to go with that elegant evening gown, beautiful cocktail dress, alluring skirt, professional pants suit, and even blue jeans.
Don’t forget to invest in some shoe polish for your black formal shoes. This will keep them shiny and in good condition.
You can’t go wrong with a pair of black shoes, whether it’s for formal occasions, knocking the stuffing out of a baseball, or hanging out at your favorite bar.
By: Gregg Hall
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The Shoes That Everyone Needs In Their Wardrobe, The Basic Black
March 11th, 2010Mens Dress Shoes Trends
February 9th, 2010The dress shoe may sound boring, but it is anything but. In an age when tennis shoes and sneakers are worn everywhere, mens dress shoes may not be as popular, but they do show the difference between those that are serious and the posers. There are a wide variety of styles, and it depends on what you are looking for. Mens dress shoes range from borderline casual to very fancy, and can adapt to any situation.
Mens dress shoes that many often picture are the boring black shoes with thin laces that we all learned to dread as kids. However, dress shoes have changed a lot since then. The big difference is that the sole has undergone some changes, going away from the wooden and plastic soles to rubber ones, allowing for more comfort, as well as dancing. Also, there are more types available, with wingtips and penny-loafers making a comeback. What styles are popular this summer can be found here: [http://www.mensflair.com/news-trends/summer-dress-shoes-trend.php].
The dress shoe has been allowed to dress down, with some shoes being derived from moccasins. However, Italian shoes still continue to reign, with New York and London coming close. Strangely, Los Angeles has also been starting to come into its own. As sneakers become more popular, they have been combined with more conservative mens dress shoes to create hybrids; although looked down, they are becoming popular with trendy models.
Also of note are sandals, which are catching on as more people embrace more holistic lifestyles. Although not a dress shoe by any means, that they are being worn in more formal situations is of note, as well as the controversy that they have created in regards to formal wear, especially as “tribal” fashions come and go in fashion circles, and New Age beliefs continue to take hold. It will be interesting to see if sandals ever crossover from women’s fashion, or will be a truly male footwear.
It is interesting to note that wingtips and penny-loafers are in vogue due to a wave of nostalgia. As more modernistic styles become available, new designers are always trying to update the classics, if for no other reason than to see what modern materials can do to old classics. At the same time, boots are also being taken more seriously than in decades past, possibly due to an interest in western music and Texas’ rise in popularity, as well as having a number of influential politicians from there (not the least of whom is the current president). These “dress boots” are made of a different leather than regular boots, as well as having more obvious needlework.
In short, there is a wide variety of shoes available for dressing up, and it is up to you what kind of shoes you will wear, from the conservative to almost fun.
Flattering Yet Affordable Black Dresses
February 5th, 2010
The little black dress is a definite must have for every woman’s wardrobe, and we have the famous designer Coco Chanel to thank for that simple yet elegant outfit that can easily suit any size or shape for every occasion or event.
The basic idea behind it is that the color black is such a neutral color that everyone would not have a hard time matching it, making it so versatile, and having done it that almost everyone can afford it.
The woman’s wardrobe would be incomplete without the infamous LBD (little black dress) that can be used for casual or formal events, depending on when you are going to parade it.
The infamous little black dress is plain and simple which appears to be timeless because it is always in fashion and would never go out of style.
The wonderful thing is that you can purchase the little black dress and still keep up with the latest trends when you purchase black backless dresses, long vintage, or maxi styles in black.
This is perfect for people who are a little hesitant of wearing brighter colors. You can always add little accessories and accents to your little black dress like shoes, accessories and belts just to follow what is the “in color” of this season’s latest trend.
Black is a wonderful color that can blend perfectly well with any color. It can go well for casual or formal events, and looks great for any color, shape and size of women.
By: Priyanka Arora
