You’ve spent countless hours searching for the perfect prom dress, and finally found
it. Now you need to find the perfect shoe to go with your dress. But it doesn’t have
to be hard! All you need to know is a few fashion tricks, and the perfect prom shoe
will be yours.
The most important thing to keep in mind is comfort. It doesn’t matter how amazing
and fantastic the shoe that you pick is – if you are unable to walk by the end of the
night, it was the wrong one! How can you look at your best if your feet feel like they
are about to fall off?
High heels are a common style of shoe, and for good reason – they make your legs
look longer and slimmer and force you to keep good posture. But you don’t need to
go ridiculous with the heel height. Two-inch heels are more than enough to give the
desired effect while saving your poor feet.
If you are used to them, strapped dress sandals are quite popular and can be worn
with most dresses. But they can be a pain to wear – you may find it more
comfortable to choose a dress shoe with an enclosed toe. If you get an enclosed toe,
make sure they have a soft, cushioned upper lining (leather is preferable).
Another option for shoes that are extremely comfortable to wear are ballet shoes.
Unfortunately they are only suitable with full skirts (they just don’t look right with
tight fitted dresses).
It probably doesn’t need to be said, but do ensure that you pick shoes that are the
correct size for you. Shoes that are too big or too small will never feel comfortable,
and a shoe that is too big could leave you with blisters or even come off at an
embarrassing moment!
Once you have decided on your shoes for the prom, make sure you wear them in
before the night. The easiest way to do this is to wear them around the house for an
hour or so each day for a week. If you aren’t used to the style of shoe you bought,
this also gives you a chance to become used to them.
One final tip; it can be difficult to find a colour that matches exactly, so you will
have two options. You can try to find a complementary colour (for example, black to
go with a dark coloured dress), or if the shoe is the right type you can dye it to
match.
If you decide to dye your shoes, remember that dyed items look different indoors
compared to outdoors. For example, shoes dyed grey may take on a purple tone
outside. There is nothing that can be done to stop this, so be sure to tell your dyer
if the event is indoor or outdoor.
By: Jason Anderson
Posts Tagged ‘Inch Heels’
Reasons Why You Need New Shoes
December 11th, 2009
Four great reasons to give when someone says why do you need a new pair of shoes.
Style; it changes constantly we have to keep up.
Comfort; just try playing basket ball in your 3 inch heels! You will need sport shoes, running shoes, dress shoes, flats, sandals and slippers.
Health; it is bad, bad, bad to wear the same style of shoe all the time. You need to flex and relax that Achilles tendon. Women who wear only heels all day can have great pain when they try to wear flats. That poor tendon doesn’t know how to work correctly when lengthened. That is one of the reasons why that famous shoe that starts with a B… is so good for you. The first few days of wearing them are heck but they conform to your feet and give that tendon the stretching action it needs. (It can make for a shapelier leg too.)
Lets talk sweat; do you wear the same pair of sport shoes day after day for hours at a time? The same goes with business shoes, flats or heels. Ladies we have about 250,000 sweat glands in each of our feet. You need to change up your shoes several times a day just to let the poor things breathe a little. The next time anyone says you don’t need a new pair of shoes, use one of the above reasons (I especially like reactions to the sweat one,) then watch them help you pick out the new ones.
By: Debra McGauley
Ballroom Dance Clothing and Shoes
November 24th, 2009
Dressing for ballroom dance is a lot like getting ready for the prom. You have to find the perfect dress (or suit and tux if you’re a guy), perfect shoes, and coordinate your hair and makeup for a complete look. However, getting ready for an evening of ballroom dance is slightly more complex than dressing for the prom. While the concept is the same, a lot of factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing ballroom dance clothing and shoes.
First of all, there is really no set dress code for ballroom dancing, which leaves you with the freedom to choose your attire to your comfort and practicality. Whether you are dancing a slow dance such as the waltz or an upbeat dance like the jive, you need to choose attire that you can move easily in and won’t get tangled up around your partner. For example, consider choosing a dress made of silk; it flows easily and doesn’t tangle.
Remember that although ballroom dancing is a formal and elite event, your dress doesn’t have to be covered in heavy sequins, jewels, or feathers. Choose a dress with a moderate amount of accents, as overbearing decorations can easily get in the way and cause discomfort to both you and your partner. Fashion is definitely an important factor, but not as important as your level of comfort while dancing.
Choosing shoes for ballroom dancing are just as important as choosing the dress. However, the shoes you wear largely depend on what type of dance you will be performing. There are special shoes for jazz dances, jive dances, swing dances, etc. Therefore, advance preparation is the key for choosing the right shoes. Most ballroom dance shoes are lightweight – heavy-soled shoes can greatly obstruct your dancing and leave you with extremely sore feet. The maximum height for ladies’ shoes is three inch heels, whereas men’s shoes are around one and a half inches.
Like choosing a dress, shoes for ballroom dancing should not be based on appearance alone. Again, you will have to jump, twirl, and kick in these shoes, so you need them to be comfortable and supportive of your feet. Most ballroom dance shoes are open-toed, although this may not be the best choice. This easily exposes your toes to be stepped on, so consider going with a close-toed shoe. If you find that the heel is too uncomfortable, you can purchase insoles designed specifically for women’s high heel shoes. The last thing you want to do is damage your feet, legs, or back because your shoes did not fit properly.
Finally, beware of shoes with tight back straps or are heavily decorated. This can cause undue rubbing on your feet, which in turn leads to nasty blisters. Shoes that are too busy could easily damage during dancing, so try to keep accents to a minimum when choosing your ballroom dance shoes.
By following these tips to choosing your ballroom dance dress and shoes, you will not only be fashionable but comfortable – the most important factor in any type of dancing!
By: Terry Detty
